He needs to put a scanner on it and see if there are any codes stored. That
would give a little better idea of where to start. Could be battery, coil,
loose primary wire, loose secondary wire (coil). Has he checked for spark
when this happens? When he says "doesn't fire" is that what he really
means?
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Y2KDakuda@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2001 5:50 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: need help from DML
I got this e-mail on my site
Hello! I have a 97 dakota that has had a start problem. Maybe you can help.
The problem is the engine cranks over but does'n fire. I suspected no spark
but could not check it because as soon as my mech. gets to it, it just goes
away and everything is normal. As a preventative measure, I had the
distibutor pickup changed, 6 mon. later it happened again and I then had the
crank sensor changed. Two weeks later it happened again, then fixed itself
and hasn't occured since. It has been over two months since the last
episode, and it's been cold(below freezing) most of the time. One factor
that seems to be common in each case is a high humidity and a temp. just
above freezing. I
am leaning toward the computer, but I want to be sure before I spend that
kind of money. This is an intemittent problem that neither I nor the local
mech. can solve, cause the damm thing won't stay broke. Have you heard of
this problem before, or can you forward this letter to someone who might
have or has an
idea of where the problem lies? Any help will be appreciated.
Smack
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