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Mike DeFore
Dodge Dakota
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5/22/2003
22:59:18
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 Subject: 03' SXT Shimmies when parked.
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I just purchused a Dakota SXT 2003 and when the truck
is at a stand still I hear a small ticking noise and the
engine shutters about every 5 seconds. It does not
matter if it is in gear or not. It almost seems as if the
timing is off. I have only 500 miles on it and it has done
this since I left the lot. My personal mechanic said that it
is typical for a the V6 3.9L engine I have to do this. I am
just wondering if there is anything to be concerned
about. Thank you for any input
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Dan Gruber
GenIII
5/23/2003
16:12:23
|  RE: 03' SXT Shimmies when parked.
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Not sure about the ticking noise but...
The 3.9 is an inherently unbalanced engine. A 90 degree V6 without balance shafts (like the 3.9) will always have a little shake to it. If there is nothing wrong with the truck, this shake will not have any long term bad effects.
If you're not sure, go have it checked out. And if the dealer says nothing is wrong, go test drive some other V6 Dakotas to see if they are different. If they are, then you've got something to work with when trying to get the dealer to do something. Also wouldn't hurt to look at your engine when it's idling to see the shake, and do the same with the ones you test drive...it'll at least give you a visual reference as well.
Dan
2000 CC SLT 4.7 4X4 Auto 3.92 LSD
3 inch Performance Accesories lift & 32 inch BFG MT KM's
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Mike DeFore
Dodge Dakota
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5/24/2003
08:20:15
|  RE: 03' SXT Shimmies when parked.
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Thank you for the reply. I had checked around and
everyone says that. It just made me nervous, a brand
new truck and all. I belive I will test drive another one,
the salesman I had was very friendly and helpfull so it
will probaly not be a problem. Thank you!
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eric
Dodge Dakota
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6/04/2003
12:42:01
| RE: 03' SXT Shimmies when parked.
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My 2002 sxt did the same thing aroung 15000 miles and I was told it was the fuel injectors but everyone who has heard it says injectors do not make that much noise keep an eye on it and maybe get another 2nd or third opinion from anothe outside source. Mine is having problems now at 30000 miles and some things are not covered under warrenty as alot of people think
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