I had the exact same problem which was that the cam position sensor was bad
and needed replacing. Done under warrantee and now runs fine.
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> From: DON BALL <donball@flash.net>
> To: dakota@ait.fredonia.edu
> Subject: Re: 94 Dakota dies or won't start
> Date: Monday, April 28, 1997 7:18 PM
>
> Bret Clark wrote:
> >
> > I'm have the dreaded intermittent problem. My 94 Dakota runs great when
> > travelling (most of the time), but when you stop the RPM's drop down
big
> > time and occasionally it dies on me. This morning when I started it, it
ran
> > for about 2 seconds the quit and now it won't start at all, just cranks
> > away.
> >
> > Before this latest problem I kept getting error code 12 55. I'm
confused at
> > this as I've never remove the battery connection. I'm beginning to
suspect
> > an electrical problem somewhere. This morning, I can't get any computer
> > error codes. The Service Engine light does not even come on.
> >
> > I haven't started troubleshooting it yet. Does anyone have any
> > recommendations?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Bret
> > 94 Dakota 4x4 Sport
> I had the same problem with my '89 Shelby Dakota...It turned out to be
> the pick-up coil located in the distributor...That would probably be the
> best place to start looking...
> '89 Shelby Dakota #282 Owner
> Don Ball
>
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