Check the connection on the Coolant temp sensor and/or remove it and inspect
it. I had the same problem for about a year and finally (with help from
Chrysler internal tech) got it down to the CTS. The CTS works as a choke
does on a carbureted engine - if it's not within spec, you'll have poor
running condition until the PCM has achieved Closed Loop operation and can
properly correct the problem.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Garret Lewis
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 8:34 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Cold Weather Starting
Well, with the onset of cold weather, I've had some problems with my Dakota.
When I start up my Dak after it has been sitting for a couple of days, it
fires right up but then cuts right off. It will not idle at all. If you
start it and hold your foot on the throttle, it runs but very roughly (a lot
of sputtering and "coughing"). After the truck warms up, it starts and
idles just fine. Any input or ideas of the problem? Has anyone else had
this problem or is there a TSB about this?
I was thinking that it may be one of the temp. sensors.
Thanks,
Garret
1997, 4x4, v8, cc
http://garretl.tripod.com
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