This is happening to my 2000 4.7 too. It only has 400 miles on it but Ill
start it first thing in the morning and as soon as I put it in drive it
sputters and almost dies or dies. start it the second time and it runs fine.
Has died 2 times in the last 2 weeks and almost died another couple times. I
guess Im gonna have to make a trip to the dealer :(
2000 Black Dodge Dakota 4X4 4.7L V8
ICQ# 47732665
http://4x4dakota.8k.com/2000dakotaCC.html
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of blackdak
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 6:18 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Rough Cold Idle/Coolant Sensor
My 2000 4.7 has almost stalled the last 3 days when I started cold. Fine
when warm or second time started. We had some days of pretty intense rain
and wind. I would start it cold and rpm would go up then drop to where it
almost stalled then rev up like crazy then settle in fine. Up till now it
has been fine. Just turned 8000 miles. If it continues I will have to go to
the dealer I guess.
Gary Granger
2000 DAKOTA CLUB CAB 4X4 SLT PLUS
Exterior Color: Black Clear Coat w/Light Driftwood Satin Glow
Interior Color: Agate, Interior Seats: Cloth High-Back Buckets
Rear Gear: 3.55
Engine: Next Generation 4.7L Magnum V8
Transmission: Multi - Speed Automatic
Optional equipment: EVERYTHING, except Full time 4 wheel drive, and 4 wheel
anti-lock brakes, and leather interior.
Mopar Accessories: sill guards, bug deflector, folding bed cover, spare tire
lock,
mud flaps.
Mods: PowerTrax No-Slip extreme traction differential, Silibalde Wipers
100/80W Hella Bulbs w/30 amp headlight relays.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Berry" <coolva1@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 10:29 AM
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Rough Cold Idle/Coolant Sensor
My truck cut off yesterday at my friends house right after I started it...
It amost sounded like it forgot to idle... Died kinda slow, just watched the
RPM's fall.. started it again, and it was fine.... My bro's 99 Trans Am,
is having a bad problem with stalling too (took it in this morning)... maybe
the eastern oil CO's are givin us some weird gas =/
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Tim Berry -- Chesapeake, VA
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