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98 Dodge Dakota sport 5 speed transmission jammed in Reverse won't come out
check shift linkage ,,, jack vehicle ,,secure with Jack stand !! ,, climb under with flashlight or drop light ,, have helper in vehicle try to shift it ,,**** ( NOT RUNNING ) **** while you observe shift linkage ,,,sounds as if it is jammed or pivot point is disconnected ,,,LMK
After getting engine warm in my 98 dakota sometimes it quits and cranks and cranks but wont start
How long since a tune-up? Any applicable trouble codes? Some dodge vehicles you can get mil codes, not sure about your year? It won't hurt to try, turn key just till dash lites come on, no further, cycle the key on--off, on--off, on. Then the mil on the dash starts flashing, you count the flashes to get the codes. Your looking for two digit codes.
Also, when the problem is ongoing have a helper crank it, while you visually check for spark at the spark plugs. If spark everywhere, use a gage and check fuel pressure. If spark everywhere, use a gage and check fuel pressure, not only check for correct fuel pressure check that the pressure will hold for a bit, with everything off.
Sometimes with idle issues, I check the idle air system.
Why wont my 98 Dodge Dekota Sport stay running?
the crank sensor can give these symptoms and some vehicle makes OBD do not capture all the fault codes , i would try a replacement crank sensor they are not expensive and are usually very easy to replace , go to a Dodge dealer as there may be an up graded sensor because of this very reason , i.e Renault included a longer wiring connection as this was the cause with there vehicle's , i know you dont need to know that but just trying to illustrate that there some known faults with many vehicle makes so a main dealer will know of them
Why won't truck start
You have a short somewhere. Could be any primary circuit wires, or an internal short inside the starter or the starter solenoid. If everything was working fine until recently, yank the starter and gave it checked at a rebuilding shop... they can tell you in 5 secs if that's where the short is and rebuild it for you on the cheap. Support local craftsman.
Won't start. new battery and alternator installed.
Assuming this fuse-blowing problem wasn't a problem prior to the replacement of the battery and alternator there are only a few possibilities to consider. First ensure that the battery you purchased has the correct positive and negative post placement. Some are reverse and it is easily possible to place the cables on the wrong posts if this happens (not the most likely problem, but needs to be mentioned). Next, check where you connected the red wire to the back of the new alternator. Ensure that the insulator is not cracked and that the wire is not in contact with anything but the mounting stud that could cause a short. If that is ok, then I would disconnect the wire hot from the alternator. Ensure that it is not touching anything, and reconnect the positive battery terminal. If the fuse does not blow now, there is something wrong with the new alternator. Yes, it can happen. Take it back, tell them what it does, and have them test it.
1998 dakota stalls and goes dead leaving me stranded in traffic. So far I have been able to get it started again within a minute or two and drive it out of traffic. what could be the cause of this pro
well ,,about 50 different things , Is CK. ENG. Light on ????,,,,Vacuum Leak ,,, bad gas ,, bad sp. plugs , Bad wires ,,, clogged Fuel Inj. ,, clogged Cat. Lock up converter in Transmission ,,,,,start there ,,and ,,,,,,,,Good Luck !
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