Re: Running Rough

From: Ron Jenkins (psumet@epix.net)
Date: Thu Feb 25 1999 - 17:04:03 EST


Thanks for the response. I checked and there are no fault codes stored. I
cleaned the throttle body about a month ago, so I guessing that it is ok.
-----Original Message-----
From: GrnDak4x4@aol.com <GrnDak4x4@aol.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Thursday, February 25, 1999 12:20 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Running Rough

>In a message dated 99-02-24 22:58:35 EST, you write:
>
><< My 93 Sport V6, 5 spd, 4x4, 47,000 miles, has developed a rough running
>condition. At idle it is only slightly noticeable but as the rpms increase
it
>becomes more noticeable, particularly at about 1400 RPMs, then seems to
smooth
>out somewhat. The truck doesn't sputter or hesitate when accelerating. I
>have replaced the plugs, wires, cap and rotor and the condition is still
>there. I've also done a visual check for broken or loose vacuum hoses and
>wires. Any ideas on what (and how) to check next? Thanks in advance for
any
>help.
> >>
>
>Have you tried checking the fault codes??? This will tell you alot, I
>basically have the same Dak, I rely heavily on the 'check engine falult
code
>test' . How about the Automatic Idle Sensor(aka AIS Motor)??? I had my AIS
>replaced under warranty 1 time and the last time the fault code came up for
it
>I simply cleaned the head of the sensor with TB cleaner and the code went
>away. Good Luck.
>Kyle
>93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>101,800 miles
>



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