20 Most Recent 1991 Dodge Dakota - Page 9 Questions & Answers

You haven't given any amplifying information such as engine size, but I will give you a generic assessment as best I can based upon your symptom and experience with the Dodge family. The most likely culprit (and one of the cheaper options) in drop-dead cases, where no other issue exists (suh as overheating), is the crankshapt position sensor. They are prone to failure and will cause the computer to stop sending spark triggers and injector pulses. If you have no fuel or sprak, this is most likely the cause.

cud hav a shift linkage issue or other internal wear-u gutta classic car--they wernt as electronic as now--buy a repair book online or parts place for complete coverage--------got tools

Hello
The ignition control module is part of the ECM engine computer which is located under the hood.

If you are looking at your engine from the front of the truck, here is the cylinder layout:
6 5
4 3
2 1
The distributor rotates clockwise and the firing order is:
1-6-5-4-3-2
You can find a picture of this at:
http://autorepair.about.com/library/firing_orders/bl-fo-9158.htm

Hi, If you can reach up behind the dash to unscrew the speedo cable that will be the hardest thing to do. the other is on the transmission side and is easier to undo. But if you have the newer style of speedo (electronic speed sensor) you will be opening another can of worms. The best thing there is to have a mechanic do this. Good luck.

I had a 1992 dakota for 18.5 years

Have you put an amp meter in one of the battery cables,
to see if you have more than 30 Milli-Amps?

Only the computer & radio clock stay alive all night

Your alternator. Rebuilt how? Are the diodes leaking
& killing your battery?

What Codes do you have?
I will look in my 92 manual for you

Disconnect the alternator overnight

Next start pulling fuses with that meter in there, until
you find no current draw large enough to run a battery down

The ignition switch may be bad & powering the alternator field
all night. Have to check wiring diagrams for that

LOOK ON THE UPPER PART OF TRANSMISSION BELL HOUSING

You remove the fuel tank & replace the sending unit

Too old-- live with it,save your money

Your truck has rims that are too wide. You might want to go down an inch or back to stock rims.

1-6-5-4-3-2 clock wise should do it.

One big bolt on bottom in lower control arm

One nut on top of rod

If you have no shock socket for the top
or it is rusted on -- cut the nut thru with an
air cut off tool or hack saw ,grinder

check for fuel leaks. from the gas tank, to the fuel lines, to the carb. i assume its an electronic throttle body 2 barrel. i have seen those leak internaly from the inside of the carb/throttle body causing exsess fuel to be used. you could also have a very bad fuel/air ratio going on there. could be bad o2 sensors. but i would start with the leaking fuel first.

Check the relays...ASD for starters. They usually close to the battery.

Try running fuel injector cleaner through the gas tank. A fuel injector might be stuck open, letting lots of fuel into the engine. Also try replacing your fuel pressure regulator, and inspect the fuel tank return lines.
Good luck
Matt