Re: 96 DAK stalling and missing problem Help

From: kvmac45@comcast.net
Date: Thu Oct 14 2004 - 17:51:43 EDT


In article <ckmrks$a8q$1@bent.twistedbits.net>, e-brady@insightbb.com ("Eric C.
Brady") writes:
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> I have an intermittent problem with my 96 DAK missing. I have replaced
> the plug wires, rotor, distributor cap, ignition pick-up, and an air filter
> and oil change just cause it was ready. I found this on the website
> http://faq.dakota-truck.net/Electronics/gen2_stalling.html and sure enough
> it was corroded. So I cut off the old connection and soldered all the wires
> together nice new and clean. It seemed like it did the trick. But then 2
> days later it started doing the same thing again. It's very un predictable
> and I can't seem to "make" it happen. When it starts missing, usually at
> start up but not all the time, I'll pop the hood and try and wiggle a many
> wires as I can (nothing ever happens) then try and restart it. Some times it
> continues to miss then sometimes it will start up and run just fine. Dose
> anyone have any thoughts or suggestions as to where I can look to solve this
> problem?
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>

V6 or V8? Check for a blown intake gasket. Might have a dirty IAC sensor in
your TB. Happened to my 92. Cleaned and fixed, no more stalling. Mine always
stalled when I was slowing down to a stop, and sometimes on initial startup.



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