20 Most Recent 2001 Dodge Dakota - Page 8 Questions & Answers

p0500 read this and ask questions im typing for you, see> https://www.google.com/webhp?gws_rd=ssl#q=dodge+P0500 read some of those. and get the answer or look up the code in the FSM book (and what to test)

the cylinder head gasket has blown , if your lucky thats all the damage is but you won't know until you get the engine apart

gasket leak

180 ft lbs. Make sure to re-install the locking cap and cotter pin after torquing it down.

Inline on the power steering high pressure line/hose. Looking down at engine from front, next to the battery, and next to the power steering reservoir, there is a hose coming out the bottom of the reservoir, curves up, and the sensor with electrical connector is visible near the bend in the hose. It's on the metal part of the line. It's simply screwed/threaded on. Need two wrenches to remove (one to lock onto the line, another to unscrew the sensor).

Check the plugs to see if you all cylinders are burning clean. Multiple fouled plugs can cause the same problem. Wet plugs indicate they aren't firing at all, which means the coil pack isn't working. Check the air filter, it could be choking the motor if it's too dirty. Check the fuel filter to see if it's clogged from dirty gas. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/scott_843b43f7ebebd3f5

If a vehicle won't start, it's one of two things: no spark, or no fuel. If the vehicle is turning over, you can check for bad coils, distributor cap/points, or bad spark plugs/wires. On the other end, you can check for clogged fuel injectors/carburetor, clogged fuel filter, etc.

have a coolant system pressure check done to find the leak. IT could be a hose, water pump, or a rusted welsh plug or a leaking heater core

Doesn't help with what? Does your oil pressure light stay on? If so, you will need to have the oil pressure checked with a mechanical oil pressure gauge-any shop can do it, only takes a few minutes. If pressure is below the specification for your engine, it could be an oil pump seal, a pickup tube gasket, a worn oil pump, or worn crankshaft bearings. On high mileage engines, worn crank bearings are a good possibility. Ask a local pro for advice.

You don't say what size engine you have, but the two most likely candidates for imminent failure would be the crankshaft sensor or the fuel pump. If you have fuel pressure at the rail, then I'd replace the crank sensor fist, as they are common failure items.

• My 2001 Dodge Dakota has a 4.7 liter engine but the problem you are experiencing is the exact one I had a while back. Here's the fix I used. 09/09/2013 - 87,250 mi. Problem, (engine wouldn't low idle) Idle Air Control Valve totally clogged with grease & soot. I cleaned thoroughly with "Carb & Throttle Body Cleaner".... Problem solved.... I hopes this helps.... L. Smith

SYMPTOM P0123-THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE HIGH WHEN MONITORED With the ignition ON and battery voltage above 10.4 volts . SET CONDITION Throttle Position Sensor voltage at the PCM goes above 4.5 volts for 3.2 seconds . POSSIBLE CAUSES

• Clock spring shorted
• Throttle position sensor sweep
• Intermittent condition
• Throttle position sensor signal circuit shorted to 5 volt supply circuit
• Throttle position sensor signal circuit shorted to battery voltage
• Throttle position sensor internal failure
• Sensor ground circuit open
• Throttle position sensor signal circuit open
• PCM

hope this helps, Tim 423 327 4108

Sounds like a vacuum problem to the selector, may be computer, open at this demand. Check vacuum line for crack or line off,

More info needed as crunching noise front of truck???????? What type of noise What part engine or steering/ braking /going fast/slow/going over bumps etc . We must have more information. sorry

these codes do refer to the specific symptoms you describe, so unless you had a fire in the engine bay i'd think the problem could lie with the ecu as this is where the sensors/switchs are controlled/connected to ,would need a thorough diagnosis , better to be carried out when the faults are present ,a usual practice is to leave vehicle with the repairer so they have a better chance of seeing what actually happens , hope this is of help

grinding is never good, brake rotors could b shot. wheel bearings bad. most trucks r rear wheel drive, so these two problems r my guess, replacement of both recomended, new brake pads included. make sure bearings get packed with hd bearing grease. check for other damage , and when installing the above, donot overtighten the large bolt holding on the hub, finger tighten, then 1/4 turn with wrench, if that, wheel must turn freely. but not loosely, understand ? good luck, ken

That didn't give much to go on. It is most likely a loose wire or a bad ground connect. Under the hood, look for wires coming out of the headlight area that fasten to the fender or some other ground. They should be black wires. Get wrench to fit the fastening bolt and loosen just enough to let you wiggle the wire back and forth. That will scrape some of the surface underneath clean. Now tighten the bolt and see if that fixed it.