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Dodge Dakota: Problems & Solutions
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jneal
jneal
Anyways, any idea on what I need? I looked briefly at it and have no idea how to remove. I saw what looked to be a mechanical limiter (sort of spring mechanism) that probably is the culprit. Does anyone know what a new assembly would cost and what is entailed in removing. Is it hard??
Thanks for all responses.
Tom.
Thanks for your cooperation!
All of your symptoms are circuits controlled by the Central Timer Module (CTM). I think it's a good suspect in your case. They should be around $125 US at a Dodge dealer.
Best regards,
Dusty
My 2000 Dak came with real truck tires installed "31x10.5 15" (31inch diameter, 10.5inch width 15inch wheel). Sizewize, these are very close to the 265/75R15 which I replaced them with. The Nokian Vativa tires are FARRR better in the snow than the original crappy tires from the factory. (Dont forget I am in Vermont where it is already snowing this year)
I opted to forgo the truck tires and install the passenger tires due to the better ride quality from the softer sidewalls. I also wanted better wet/snow performance. I researched tires for at least 3 months before settling on the NOKIAN VATIVA. Nokian tires are from Finland where snow is a way of life. Nokian makes the best snow-tire in the world (Hakkapeliitta). The Vativa has features from the Hakkapeliitta.
Since you are looking for wet/snow performance too. I would suggest that you strongly consider NOKIAN VATIVA. I have been using Nokian tires for many years and I can say that Nokian backs up their tires. I used to own a car that wore out tires very quickly... I only purchased ONE set of Nokian tires for it.... Nokian kept replacing them under the milage warantee for 150,000 miles!!
Here are the 2 websites for Nokian. Please take the time to view the vidios about their extensive winter testing.
http://www.nokiantires.com/newsite/homeF.cfm
http://www.nokiantyres.com/
It is often reccommended to have the filter and fluid changed when complaints such as yours about a Dodge xmission are heard. Your xmission is perhaps due for a fluid change anyway.
Here is a URL to a website about MOPAR that explains in more details.
http://www.allpar.com/fix/trans.html
Another possibility-- the xmission uses the speed sensor to "calibrate" itself. Since your speed-sensor was recently replaced, consider "retraining" your xmission. (refer to the above URL for "retraining" details)
Additionally, I noted that in cold temps. (below -10F) the steering would be too stiff to be able to turn the steering wheel.
I switched to RedLine Powersteerig fluid years ago. It has better specifications than ATF+4 and has solved the stiff steering and noise I was having.
Here is the technical details for RedLine PS fluid.
http://www.redlineoil.com/pdf/8.pdf
I performed a ASD relay check which showed the relay as good and even changed relays just in case, but have the same problem. Once the engine gets to a point to where it completely dies, normally if I let it set for a couple days it will be driveable for about 10 to 40 miles and starts again. If I let the truck sit until the engine is cold from the last operation it normally won't start. Any ideas would be helpful!
This addresses vibration in the brake pedal when the brakes are applied at highway speeds. It calls for replacement of the rear axles and brake shoes.
In my case it still does not address why my front and rear rotors are warped for the second time in a truck with 10,000 miles. I have had other problems with this truck as well. I am going to sell and never buy Dodge again.
Haven't run mobile in years so not up to date on whats going on in the mobile world.
Welcome any information from anyone about this issue.
Thanks
My vehicle is a 2001 Dakota, 4WD, 3.9l.
Can someone please help!
Change your powersteering fluid to be RedLine synthetic.
Only solution I have come up with is to look at it as an exercise in foot-to-foot coordination and live with it!!
I initially thought that sooner or later something would completely fail and then would know what the problem was but now several years later it's still going strong...
Great Truck.
I have a 94 v6 Dakota. The problem I'm having is that the heat never seems to get very warm. Especially if the blower is at maximum. It seems to get colder if the blower is at max.
Would this be a broken/dead resistor? Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks.
My 94 Dakota 3.9 puts out plenty of heat. How many miles on yours, what thermostat and how often have you flushed the system? It sounds like the heater core may be partially plugged? Does the truck run hot in warm weather?
Oilyone
For the past 3 years during the months of December through March my truck will crank but won't start. I will wait an hour or two at times and then it might start. I have gone to the dealership at least ten times during this period but still have the same problems with it. It is a v8 5.6 and it is in the dealership once again. Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.
Kevin Drum
I don't know what thermostat, how do I find that out?
Thanks
Your engine should have a 195 degree thermostat in it. It's possible that the thermostat is stuck in the open position. This can also cause the symptoms you have given. Does your engine temp come up to normal mark during cold weather?
help please!!
mir
oh yeah i almost forgot, the radio and lights and all of the other stuff works, except for the car :lemon: