That really sounds weird, you shouldn't have to pump or even touch the gas
on your truck, since it's EFI. Sounds like you've got a carb.. but you
don't. Yours is a '98, so you should have a engine identical to mine.
Was your fuel tank full? If not, condensation had plenty of time to form
since you didn't drive it over the weekend, and that'd do it... a bottle of
DryGas, maybe?
HTH
Later,
Jon
jonsdak@midmaine.com
The Dodge Diesel Website
http://www.dieseldodge.com
1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L V6, 42RE, 3.92:1 8.75 axle, "BackRack"
Headache Rack, Dodge Motorsports decals, steering wheel cover, and front
license plate, diamond-plate bedrail covers, Lund VentVisors, Lund BugShield
----- Original Message -----
> Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2002 15:26:54 -0500
> From: "Lora J. Knepper" <DakotaRebel98@yahoo.com>
> Subject: DML: Starting Problem?
>
> I have a rather new, and rather puzzling problem for y'all...
>
> It's been rather cold here in East Tenn for the past few days, and I
hadn't
> driven my truck anywhere all weekend. Yesterday, I had to go out and
tried
> to start her up like normal. My truck is notorious for not wanting to
start
> in cold weather, but this time it was more serious. It tried to turn
over,
> but from the sound of it, didn't seem like any gas was getting into where
it
> needed to be. I finally got it to turn over by pumping the gas pedal a
few
> times, and then turning the key while lightly stepping on the gas. This
> morning, she started fine on her own so I thought my problem was just the
> cold. Right. I was at the gas station filling up, and when I tried to
> leave, the same problem all over again. It was about 50 outside, and the
> engine was still warm from the highway, so I know it wasn't the cold this
> time. She would only start up if I stepped on the gas at the same time.
So
> far this has only happened this twice - but I'm concerned about it. (That
> and I most definately do not have money for any repairs). Any thoughts on
> what's causing it, and maybe what I can do to stop it from happening
again?
>
> Thanks in advance guys :o)
>
> ~ lora
>
> - -------------------------------------------------
> Lora J. Knepper
> AIM: Rebel39SPT Email: lora@mydodgedakota.com
> www.mydodgedakota.com
> - -------------------------------------------------
> 'Rebel' - 1998 Dakota Sport, RC, Deep Amethyst, 2WD, 3.9L V6
> Flowmaster Dual Exhaust, Mopar Bed Rails and Light Bar, KC
> OffRoad Lights, Drop-In Liner, Custom Decals, Tinted Rear Window
> Kenwood 10-CD Changer, CB Radio
>
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