Top 10 2004 Dodge Dakota Questions & Answers

In most circumstances, the thermostat is located in a housing on the engine where the upper radiator hose connects, on the dodge 3.7 and 4.7, the thermostat is located on the engine where the lower radiator hose connects to the engine. disconnect the Negative battery terminal (black side) drain coolant, on most of the V-6 and V-8 models, you will need to remove or reposition the alternator. disconnect any sensors connected to the housing, remove the retaining bolts, note which one comes out from which hole (different length bolts), note how the thermostat sat in, install new one and re assemble as you have taken apart, Good Luck! if you need more info go to autozone.com and register, you can access the free online manuals, you will need to provide info about your vehicle, engine size, etc...
3.7 and 4.7 motor photos courtesy of autozone.com

P0344 - "Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent"
It could only be a glitch if you've received the code only once. Sometimes something as simple as an engine misfire could cause the the sensor to misinterpret a problem. As the camshaft normally has at least two sensors monitoring it, it's unusual that there would be only one sensor indicating a problem.
Firstly, try clearing the code... you can do this by using a code reader which can be purchased for your own use; or by taking your truck to a place like Advance Auto Parts and they'll do it for free. Just do not let people advise you that disconnecting the battery will clear it, often the only thing that does is deactivate the Check Engine light but the code will remain written in the computers RAM until cleared manually.
If the code comes back later after you've had it cleared, or appears multiple times, then there is most likely an issue with the sensor itself (as the code description implies) and will need to be replaced. These sensors are fairly inexpensive, but unless you have mechanical know-how, i'd suggest you let a trusted dealership take care of that. It shouldn't take more than an hour at most to replace it

you have either a lifter collapsed or a rocker arm backed off!! or a lobe flat on the camm pull the valve cover and check the rockers

Vehicles equipped with NGC engine control modules use an NVLD pump and system. Vehicles equipped with JTEC engine control modules use a leak detection pump. Refer to Leak Detection Pump (LDP) for additional information.
The Natural Vacuum Leak Detection (NVLD) system is the next generation evaporative leak detection system that will first be used on vehicles equipped with the Next Generation Controller (NGC). This new system replaces the leak detection pump as the method of evaporative system leak detection. This is to detect a leak equivalent to a 0.020 (0.5 mm) hole. This system has the capability to detect holes of this size very dependably.


Removal & Installation

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove left-rear tire.
3. Remove plastic shield (4) in front of left-rear tire. Access to both the EVAP canister (1) and NVLD pump (6) is from the area in front of the removed tire.
4. Disconnect electrical connector at NVLD pump.
5. Remove vapor line at NVLD pump. Pry outward on tab (3) and rotate pump (6) clockwise about 70 for removal.
6. Remove NVLD pump O-ring (5) from EVAP canister (1).
   

To Install:

1. Install new NVLD pump O-ring (5) to EVAP canister (1).
2. Position NVLD pump (6) into EVAP canister (1).
3. Rotate pump (6) until tab aligns with notch in EVAP canister (1).
4. Carefully install vapor/vacuum lines to NVLD pump.
   WARNING The vapor/vacuum lines and hoses must be firmly connected. Check the vapor/vacuum lines at the NVLD pump, filter and EVAP canister purge solenoid for damage or leaks. If a leak is present, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may be set.
   
5. Connect electrical connector to pump.
6. Install plastic shield in front of left-rear tire.
7. Install left-rear tire.
   
   
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Have a nice day (remember rated this help).

It will be either a gas cap seal, blocked gas vent or EVAP / carbon canistor purge valve fault.

try picking up a blower motor resistor, about 10-20 dollars at a local part store. then check this blog out. I have replaced 4 in my 2004 dakota, Takes about 10 minutes to replace, located on passanger side of truck above floor.
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dont you have a owners manual. its says the chassis no location. if you have vehicle registration book, it will be having chassis number written. Usually vehicles chassis plate are seen at driver door side or between glass and dashboard or behind the engine below wind shield. chassis number is written in chassis of vehicle too. pull up your vehicle using lift and check the right side of the chase and you will see chassis number marked. thanks

The transmission control module and the transfer case control module are separate parts. The transmission control module is mounted under the hood and controls only transmission functions. The transfer case control module controls only the transfer case, and is located inside the truck. If you remove the trim panel under the steering column you will find the transfer case control module mounted just to the right of the opening.


The shift motor is located just behind the axle tube to prevent damage.There is a shift motor on the right front axle that is vacuum operated.
The shift motor (1) is an electromechanical device consisting of a DC permanent magnet motor, a motor brake, a gear train and an analog position sensor. The shift motors' overall function is to move and lock a gear that moves the mode fork found in the transfer case. This allows the transfer case to be shifted electrically to multiple operating positions (4LOCK and AWD). The operating current of the shift motor under
stall conditions is 30 amps maximum at 72° F with 13.5 volts, at the motor leads.OPERATION
Shifting in the transfer case occurs when the shift motor brake is released and a Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) voltage is supplied to the shift motor by the Front Control Module (FCM). A linear analog position sensor located inside the shift motor, provides the FCM with the motors' angular, rotational position. With this information, the FCM
continuously knows the motors' position, and therefore allows it to accurately control the motors' operation, including voltage polarity which is used to control motor direction.

REMOVAL :---Note: New shift motor assemblies are shipped in the AWD position. If a new shift motor assembly must be installed, it will be necessary to shift the transfer case to the AWD position prior to motor installation. Raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist.Remove the front propeller shaft. Disengage the wiring connectors from the shift motor and mode sensor.Remove the front output shaft companion flange from the transfer case.Remove the bolts (Remove the Shift Motor and Mode Sensor Assembly Bolts) holding the shift motor and mode sensor assembly onto the transfer case.Separate the shift motor and mode sensor assembly from the transfer case. See fig below:--
1 - TRANSFER CASE.2 - SHIFT MOTOR AND MODE SENSOR ASSEMBLY.3 - BOLT.-- This should help.Thanks.Helpmech.

Check the bulbs for continuity, the bulb holders for internal corrosion and the connections themselves for integrity.

Since you didn't say what engine you have, I am assuming it to be a 3.7 L. Code P2305 is set for insufficient ionization of the #2 coil. 1. Inspect the spark plugs for correct application, these should have NGK platinum spark plugs installed. Inspect the plugs for any signs of misfiring, such as carbon tracking on the spark plug insulator or the coil boot. Inspect for cracked spark plugs or incorrect gap. Inspect for any kind of fouling on the spark plugs. Replace the spark plugs or the coils as needed.

2. Verify the wiring is not shorted to ground from the coils to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

3. Keep in mind that anything that can affect the air fuel mixture can cause this code to set. Be SURE that there are NO vacuum leaks, the injector is not at fault, etc. Moving parts one at a time (spark plug; coil; injector) to "known good" cylinders is the best way to diagnose this trouble code.