20 Most Recent 1987 Dodge Dakota - Page 8 Questions & Answers

2 bolts. why cant you get it off?

non-adjustable. Taken care of by onboard computer (PCM) Powertrain control module.

check to see if there is battery power alternator feild going to the plug on the back of the alternator. Then check to see if the large battery feed wire to the battery is not broken

poss. clogeed heater core ,, have you or anybody ever put in radiator sealer ?? , will kill a heater core just like that ,,,,,,,,, when you rev. flushed was it @ the heatercore????

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There should be a "H" and "M" on the radio panel. Adjacent should be very small circles (same black color). Use a pen to push these "circles" in to adjust the time.

the regulator is in the alt sorry

check for poor flow to heater core-change heater hoses -check for lime build up at intake connector or worn out water pump -if you only put water through core try using CLRlime cleaner in core-get two 6in pieces or heater hose hook them to core and pour it in and leave for 15 mins then wash out with water hose

Your problem could be Rust in rear lights causing bad earth or shorting in parking lights or rear lights as plug shorting so.....unplug rear lights from plug to rear lights inc No plate light, switch on if still blows unplug both parking lights ....then OK so problem in f/p/lights,,connect up Left hand side ,,,still ok then problem in R/H/Parking light ,,,but dont forget when finnished to put them all back, and numberplate light as well (they are the most troublesome light)
Have a goodday

if you still have the oldone take it in and copear w new one.or did some change the motor and not tell you?check you vin no it may be a 1/2 year model

Check the fuel pump, Have some one help listen in the back as you turn the key to the on position. Also check or just replace the fuel filter.

First things first, if you havent already done so, check the owners manual. If you lost it or dont have one, i suggest 1 of these 2 procedures:

1.) Next to the radio, there should be 2 little holes. They are actually buttons. One of these has hours or "h" above it, while the other is labelled minutes or "m". Use a pen to press those little buttons to set the correct time.

OR

2.) Use the knobs to tune the radio (AM/FM and volume) to set the time. This is how it works:

-Press and hold the Time button
-The "hours" on the display should flash
-Turn the radio tuning knob to set the correct time
-Press and hold the tuning knob
-The "minutes" on the display should flash
-Set the correct time

Then you should either wait for it to stop flashing or press the time button to set it.

You have to use a large puller with a bearing splitter to pull it and a press to install it.

Should be throttle body injected,if so in the gas tank. If it's carburated it's on the passenger side of the engine about mid-way down the front on the block,under the alternator.

when you get it running agin take some needle nose pliers and grab the wires coming out of the distributor, then kinda twist them back and forth!!
if the engine stumbles or stalls then that will confirm your problem!!
go to the parts house and purchase a magnetic pickup assy for the distributor!!

Unfortunately any problem it could be will have the same fix. You will end up needing the trans replaced or rebuilt.

Sorry, when mine went out last year it was IMPOSSIBLE (2 Dodge dealerships, 2 different auto parts chains, and 3 repair shops) to find a replacement.

Had to replace the entire steering column from a junkyard.

Good luck!

Fusible link insures that a short from alt or starter or which ever circuit it is connected to will not cause car to catch on fire. Direct short in circuit or component supplied by that particular fuseable link.