In article <006101c46087$eb7b6300$16002341@a.tampabay.rr.com>,
acellan1@tampabay.rr.com ("Tony Cellana") writes:
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> The Gen II issue you noted does NOT apply to the Gen III.
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> If you have an MSD (or similar) wire around it to verify it is not the
> problem.
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> You did the coil already, which is the second thing to eliminate.
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> Remove and reconnect the PCM wiring connecters.
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> How old is the battery? This is sometimes the symptom of a borderline
> battery.
>
> TonyC
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spook <richardfiser@mchsi.com>
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Date: Friday, July 02, 2004 6:03 PM
> Subject: DML: Tach dropped to 0----kinda long but please read
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> >
> > >
> > >
> > >'98 Dakota, 3.9, auto transmission. A couple of days ago I noticed that
> > >it wasn't starting right up. Had to crank a few more times that normal.
> > >If I turn the key on and wait a few seconds it starts right up. Thought
> > >maybe the plugs and dist. cap were ready for a change, but today I was
> > >driving and it just stopped running. Tach dropped to 0. Tried to start
> > >it and just cranked. Turned the switch completely off then back on and
> > >it fired right up. Did it a couple of more times. I don't seem to be
> > >losing electrical, except I'm not sure about whether the shutdown is due
> > >to losing ignition or fuel. Any guesses before I get it worked on?
> Thanks.
> > >
> >
> >I am reposting this from June 19. I changed the IAC and coil as
> >recommended. Still would shut down. So, yesterday I was driving it to
> >the Mopar shop, and it dies right in front of one of our local 2 stall
> >and a lift mechanics. He checked for spark - none. Checked for power to
> >the injectors - none. Said he knew exactly what was wrong. Says it
> >happens to these Dakotas all the time. So, he replaces the pickup sensor
> >in the distributer. $210.00 later, I'm on my way, confident the problem
> >was solved. Parked it in the garage for the night. This morning it
> >starts right up, but shakes like it's running on 5 cylinders for about 3
> >seconds then straightens right out. Figured since it was so humid that
> >maybe some water got in someplace. Drove about 15 minutes and...........
> >nothing. I'm coasting down a 4 lane highway at 50 mph.
> >Long story...not so long, I've got an appointment with Mopar on Tuesday.
> >
> >Question #1 I searched the archives and came across a long thread from
> >last July about someone with similar problem as I have. Here's a link
> >that'll explain better.
> >
> >http://faq.dakota-truck.net/Electronics/gen2_stalling.html
> >
> >Is something possible on a '98?
> >
> >Question #2 Do I try to get a refund from the mechanic? He simply
> >guessed at a cause without any testing. I could have done that. And a
> >whole lot cheaper too.
> >
> >Thanks to those who've helped me so far. You all have good thoughts.
> >
>
I've also had a bad coil that was brand new, just out of the box. I'd test it
just to rule it out. TonyC and I have kind of "been there, done that" on this
problem. Also check your coil harness and make sure the wiring is good. After
replacing just about every part in the link on my GenII, that's where the
mystery problem was coming from.
Brett Forehand
'94 Dakota Sport CC 5.2 Auto
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