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Dodge Dakota problem
I have a 2005 Dodge Dakota, 4.7 V8 4x4. The other day I purchased 3/4 of a tank of 91 octane gasoline in order to completely fill my tank. After filling the tank I drove home and the truck sat there overnight. Before and after the fill up the truck ran excellent, however, the next moring driving away from my home the engine began spit , sputter and misfire and bog down when I gave it gas. I believe the gasoline I purchased had water in it, so I had a bottle of heay duty HEET hoping it was a water problem but it appeared not to help.
Using my key I was abale to get the code of PO331 on the odometer, however, from the list of codes I have there is no such code number.
Please advise as to what you believe the problem might be and comments on the code munber.
Thanks,
kfritz
Using my key I was abale to get the code of PO331 on the odometer, however, from the list of codes I have there is no such code number.
Please advise as to what you believe the problem might be and comments on the code munber.
Thanks,
kfritz
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Thanks,
Dave
P0331 is a "bad knock sensor circuit 2" problem.
Regards,
Dusty
It was been 2 days since I put the HEET into the tank and I have not been driving the truck, however, today, 12/15, I started the engine and drove a short distance and it continues to run fough. I could not get the code to reappear, so I disconnected the NEG battery terminal to start over.
Hope this info helps.
Sincerely,
Kfritz
It was been 2 days since I put the HEET into the tank and I have not been driving the truck, however, today, 12/15, I started the engine and drove a short distance and it continues to run rough. I could not get the code to reappear, so I disconnected the NEG battery terminal to start over.
Hope this info helps.
Sincerely,
Kfritz
Regards,
Dusty
Thanks for your reply of 12/15/08. I hope you received my reply to your question about the engine. Yesterday I took the truck to a Dodge dealer to be fixed. Today, 12/16/08, they said it was fixed and I could pick it up. They told me the problem was a faulty coil on #1 cylinder and the spark plug, both were replaced, total $175.00. As I was leaving the service department the truck knocked and sputtered and the engine light came back on. I returned immediately and they started working on it again. This time the said they were getting several different codes and they determined it was a faulty computer and ALL of my spark plugs were worn and need replaced. However, they said the computer was under a 8 year/80,000 mile warranty, therefore no cost to me.
I feel very uneasy about what is going on and I would appreciate your thinking on this matter.
Thanks.
Sincerely,
KFritz
Without knowing what the other codes were, and the fact that the code you retrieved was a "Knock Sensor Circuit" code, a failed PCM could easily explain this problem. They should have a DRB3 diagnostic tool and that should be more than adequate in determining a faulty PCM. They're going to be very sure the PCM is bad before charging this out on warranty, because returned PCMs are one of those components tested on being received at Chrysler. If its not bad the dealership will be charged back for it.
Since the PCM is under warranty, I think you're probably okay letting them proceed and then evaluate whether the problem was resolved.
Regards,
Dusty
The dealer called and said the truck was done, I ampicking it up tomarrow, 12/18/08. It will be interesting to see if it's fixed. I have a very bad feeling about this dealer, for one, if my spark plugs needed replacing why did they not do that the first time the worked on it? I have a feeling it isa way to correct additional money from me. The very first time I was at this dealer was on Thursday, 12/11/08, I needed addition keys for the truck and I purchased 1 key fob and 1 key that would unlock and start the truck @ a cost of $200. The serviceman said it would take 10 to 15 minutes to program then at additional $45. However, it took them over an hour to get the job done, do you think that they could have done error that caused my original problem and effected the computer?
Would appreciate any thinking on this matter.
Thanks.
Sincerely,
KFritz
Good Luck. Let us know how everything worked out.
Best regards,
Dusty
Guess what? Pick up the truck this morning, 12/18/08, and as I was driving away the engine came on and it knocked, spitted and sputtered. Return to the dealer, this rassing hell. I called the Dodge factory Customer Service (Bombay Pizza) and are to contact the dealer. Called the owner of the dealer, he did return my phone (surprise). Filled compalaint with BBB ( waste of time). The Service department called this afternoon, they said it was a new problem and he gave me a bunch of double talk, I told him they can the F"" truck. Stoped payment on my Visa and I believe Monday I will give this matter over to my attorney. Thank god I have another care ( or maybe I should not be thank and get a horse and buggy.
Thanks for your comments on the key programing.
Sincerely,
KFritz
Best regards,
Dusty
Here, in Fort Wayne, IN, we were hit with a bad ice storm and my home was without electricity, heat, water and phone on Friday morning. Needed the vehicle charger the my cell phone which was in my truck and, of course, my truck was at the Dodge Service Department. As we were approaching the Dodge Service Department, to get my charge, we saw an service employee in my truck spinning around in the iced lot and race down the street. Of course, no management was and had no idea what was going on. Once again called the owner of the dealership, which I don't believe I will hear from to report this unjustifiable action. However, I did speak with the "Service Manager" that afternoon and his cavalier attitude, was as
before. And of course my truck engine light remains on.
Is there any other place I can file a complaint about this business, so far it appears no one much gives a [non-permissible content removed] about this matter.
Sincerely,
Regards,
Dusty
Thanks for the advise. Have files a complaint with Dodge/Chrysler and BBB. The owner appears to be avoiding me. He is must always unavailable or out of town. He is aware of the past problems and the most recent and he called me from"out of town" today left a message" Your truck is done and can be picked up", he never said anything about his manager or the incident with my truck. I am not pick the truck until he is there and then I will test drive it with him or his "Service Manager".
If the engine light comes on again on this test drive I will take it to a auto electrical speaclist and sue him for the charges.
Thanks.
P.S. Do all 2005 Dodge dakotas have these problems? It would so, from all I read at this web site. This is my first and last Dodge product.
Sincerely,
KFritz
Dusty
With that said - Has anyone taken a front hub apart, got the Timkin bearing, race and seal numbers and rebuilt a front hub?
In my experience Dakotas are rarely in need of front wheel bearings, even at high mileage. Mine at 114,000 miles are fine, and two other 120,00 plus mile Dakotas I'm familiar with are still sporting the originals as well. My son's old Dakota got to 371,000 on the originals.
I use to repack the fronts on my Chevies every 25,000 miles and I still would lose one before 100,000 miles anyway.
If you've had a lot of brake/rotor overheating then I could understand front wheel bearing failures.
Regards,
Dusty
Ron
*Bad ignition components (distributor cap, rotor, plug wires, spark plugs)
*Bad ignition coil
*Bad reluctor in the distributor
*Defective crankshaft position sensor
*Vacuum leak; defective intake manifold gasket
*Defective catalytic converter
*Low fuel pressure
*Bad PCM
Best regards,
Dusty
Regards,
Dusty
2003 QC 4X4 3.9L
Thanks
Brian
Regards,
Dusty
What year is the truck?
Regards,
Dusty
kcram - Pickups/Wagons Host
I hope I've posted this in the correct forum section. If not, please forgive me. I couldn't find the troubleshooting/problems section.
Anyways, I own a 2005 Dodge Dakota (salvage title, I bought it from a car mechanic off of craigslist), of which the headlight (driver side) has gotten foggy. It's certainly not as transparent as the passenger side light. At first I wasn't sure why one was foggy and the other wasn't, but then I took a closer look at the foggy light and noticed a small crack on the outside casing. I believe this crack has allowed moisture to enter the light. I've heard of people restoring their headlights with special DIY kits, but I've decided to take the route of simply replacing the light with an aftermarket light from an online store. I found two sites that I particularly liked, but I'm unsure of whether or not they are legitimate businesses. Furthermore, I don't want to fall prey to a scam. Has anyone purchased from either of these sites and can verify that they are a legitimate business? The following parts match the oem number of the one I need. Thanks in advance.
http://www.topgearautoparts.com/product/16461/Buy-discount-2005-DODGE-DAKOTA-HEA- D-LIGHT-LH-DRIVER-W/O-BLACK-BEZEL-%28OEM-55077607AB%29-for-your-autos-.html
or
http://www.autolightcenter.com/dodge/dakota/headlights.html#MTI2MzY
Also unrelated I have been hearing a bit of a knocking sound from the front wheels while driving and checked for ice but it still happens in the warmer weather. I had heard the same type of noise before on my 91 Ford Explorer and my 92 Explorer which were both 4x4 as well any ideas what that might be whether its the breaks or something like that or something more such as issues from the 4x4 or anything.
I know I had just said and was asking for quite a bit but if anyone as an answer or any idea to what may have caused these issues please let me know!!!!
Lets hope its not to much lol, but from what I was reading on here haven't read anything or anyone having much 2010 Dakota issues so I'm hoping thats a good sign as its a nice little truck.