Re: Weird problem Hard to explain, pls read !

From: Got-Speed \(Marty\) (Got-Speed@cox.net)
Date: Sat Jul 27 2002 - 02:21:21 EDT


Hmmm, Tps has been cleaned and that didn't seem to help.
I do have about 3 other Dak owner friends here, but what role do their
trucks play in getting mine fixed ?
What would the "lean" on the A/F gauge mean if its the TPS sensor ?

Thanks,
Marty

""Ray"" <bpracing@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:DHELJEKAGJCDGEGBEHHJGEOBCBAA.bpracing@worldnet.att.net...
>
> All good suggestions Bob, but I have a question. When did they make the
> in-tank filter non-replaceable? Curious cause I just changed my in-tank
> filter when I replaced my fuel gauge sending unit. It's a pleated paper
> type that just clips onto the bottom of the pump in mine. I also have an
> in-line filter but presume they did away with that when they changed to
the
> return-less fuel system.
>
> Having to replace the pump to service the filter sounds like a pretty
> self-serving configuration for Dodge. The more I learn the more I'm
pleased
> with my old Gen II.:)
>
> Ray
> http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of Bob Tom
> >
> >
> > At 08:33 PM 7/26/02 -0400, you wrote:
> > >There is no inline filter ?!?
> >
> > No. To replace the filter, you would have to replace the pump.
> >
> > >Could the O2 sensor be causing this ? Marty
> >
> > I would think that the IAC motor or the TPS would be
> > the more likely candidates than the O2 sensor.
> >
> > Do you have a fellow, 98 or so Dak owner from whom
> > you could try his/her IAC and TPS, and also his/her coil?
> >
> > Oh, almost forgot. Does it happen without the Jet chip?
> > There may be some corrosion in the connectors.
> >
> > Bob Tom Burlington, Ont., Canada
> > '97 Dakota Sport, 4x2, CC, Flame red, 5.2L, auto., 3.92SG
> >
> >
>



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