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Jay Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE
12/11/2002 17:54:58
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Subject: 94 Dakota Starting Problems IP: Logged
Message: My 94 Dakota Sport would not start or even attempt to turn over. The battery started my other car just fine. I had it towed to the shop only to have it start for them (for 2 days). They tested the charging system and the battery, alternator, starter, etc. tested fine. The morning after I brought it home, it is doing the same thing. Any ideas?
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PlowDak Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE
12/12/2002 22:44:21
| RE: 94 Dakota Starting Problems IP: Logged
Message: If they couldn't duplicate the condition then they cannot condem a part.However,it sounds like the starter itself. As long as all connectors were checked etc. then I would bet on the starter.
If you have someone to help you in the morning try to start the truck. If nothing happens just rap it a few times while trying to start it. Moisture and temp have a funny way of playing games with elect. components. Funny thing i just changed one at the shop today. Same problem.. Good luck
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DAHEMIKOTA Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE
12/14/2002 21:06:00
| RE: 94 Dakota Starting Problems IP: Logged
Message: Could be the neutral safety switch also try starting it in neutral instead of park, If it's a manual shift ,may be the switch on the clutch may not be working right.You have to push the clutch pedal down all the way. Check the starter relay on the left shock housing also.(driver side)
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gregerT Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE
12/08/2010 12:54:56
| RE: 94 Dakota Starting Problems IP: Logged
Message: I recently had my oil changed and shortly after i noticed my truck to stall occasionally while driving. yesterday my truck would not start. it turned over just fine and would die. However i could keep in running if i constantly feathered my gas pedal. Its a 94 dodge dakota 4 cylinder. Any suggestions what the problem is?
-gregerT
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Mark Forum Moderator
12/08/2010 13:07:16
| RE: 94 Dakota Starting Problems IP: Logged
Message: gregerT: Sounds very much like your Idle Air control valve.
Its on the top back of your throttle body under the air box.
I had this problem years back before I changed it. It would resurface usually when it was humid the most. I havent had the problem since I replaced it about 7 years ago. I think it was a $45 part and only took two screws and a plug to replace.
-Mark Hryckiewicz 1993 Sport RC SB 5.2L Auto
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gregerT Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE
12/08/2010 21:41:01
| RE: 94 Dakota Starting Problems IP: Logged
Message: Mark, thank you! Do you think its likely that this valve was knocked loose during the oil change?
-gregerT
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mark Forum Moderator
12/08/2010 23:00:35
| RE: 94 Dakota Starting Problems IP: Logged
Message: probably not because it is on the top of your engine. Before replacing mine, I put a piece of paper in the throttle to keep it open a tiny bit when it would have otherwise been closed. That worked fine until I replaced the part. If your problem is the same part, this might help.
-Mark Hryckiewicz 1993 Sport RC SB 5.2L Auto
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Nicholas Chap Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE
7/07/2013 19:38:23
| 94 Dakota Starting Problems IP: Logged
Message: My Dakota is a 318 v8 and wont start. I have
recently put in a fuel pump, crankshaft sensor, and
oil pressure sensor. I am getting fuel pressure and
it seems to be getting spark it only cranks when i
try and start it but wont start. I dont think it is
the starter because i replaced that about 4 months
ago. Please help.
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