20 Most Recent 1992 Dodge Dakota - Page 2 Questions & Answers

What fault codes do you have? to check for fault codes using the check engine light blink method do the following, turn the key to run and then off, then to run and then off, then to run and watch the check engine light, count the blinks, there will be a pause and then more blinks, that is the code(s) So lets say it blinks 2 times and then 5 times, that is code 25. Google the code or codes under the heading: "Dodge OBD1 fault codes"

First. That motor sometimes has carbon build up issues. But. Make sure u have good spark plug wires. Not cheap parts house wires. Also no I mean NO Bosch plugs! Anything but Bosch. Then if prob still there check injectors by swapping them to fry two cyl.

check the wires to the headlight. wiggle them while they're on to see if you can get it to fail. possible loose connection, damaged wires, loose ground. keep us informed

All three codes seem unrelated.... the turbo charger trouble code is especially strange as I can't imagine you have one on the Dakota.

P0012 "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)
P0033 Turbo Charger Bypass Valve Control Circuit
P0055 HO2S Heater Resistance (Bank 1, Sensor 3)

Make sure you have spark. Crank sensor is located at the back passenger side of the engine just infront of the the transmission bell housing, coil is on the side of the engine right next to the distributor, and also make sure that you do not have a broken ECU. I had one once that I fought an intermittent problem with dying for no apparent reason. Truck would usually fire right back up, but would die at unrelated intervals. Ended up being the center plug on the ECU. Took two replacement ECUs to get one that was good as the first replacement had the same issue of being broken on the center plug in.

Not all fuses are installed, only those that run the systems that were installed by the factory, you will have empty fuse slots.. I know this because I had this same truck for 20 years.

So, you performed a tune up, did you also replace the fuel filter ?

replace ignition switch

Did you do a fault code test to see if anything shows up that might explain the no spark? The ignition control module is part of the ECM in this truck you might have a defective circuit.

Hell before put a push botton on it all u have to do is find your starter relay and rrun two 12 awg Wires from each side of the terminals to the botton i did that on my 92 new yorker after it got wrecked and the airbag safty switch wouldn't let the car crank. It will work only if you can still use the key

Official repair manuals and even the Haynes manuals usually include a diagram for that purpose. The chances are somebody has put a copy on the internet somewhere. I suggest you start with youtube or a dedicated forum.

I am wondering if you have to bleed the air out of your braking system. after repairs they should be bled to take the air out.