I hate to mention this, but take it to a dealer. They may have experience
with similar problems. I have been working on similar problems on my 94 and
99 Dakota, I checked everything, or so I thought, on my 94 it turned out to
be a corroded power wire for the computer. On my 99, it appeared to be a
problem with my MSD and moisture.
My point is that if you checked everything, you probably still missed
something.
Mark
(the Dakota bad luck king)
-----Original Message-----
From: Corey A Meyer <cameyer@bw.edu>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Monday, March 08, 1999 12:00 PM
Subject: DML: The Challenger returns-PLEASE READ
>
> Howdy DML, I am the guy with the '89 that won't run right! I want
>one more try before I dish out the bucks and go to the dealer. So, here
>goes...
>
> Symptoms: Poor Fuel Economy, Hard Start Ups(Especially when cold),
>Surging, Poor Engine Performance, Hesitation, Stalling, etc.
>
> Already checked: Throttle Position Sensor, Coolant Temp Sensor,
>Distributer Cap, and most of the electrical stuff in the engine.
>
> Other stuff: When I unplug the battery-the truck drives fine for
>a few miles and then problems start up again. Now, when I start it up,
>it won't even turn over for a while-but when it finally does, it starts
>right up.
>
> Could it be the computer? Whats a cheap, easy way to test the
>comp?
>
>
> I really appreciate all of your help. Thank you, Corey Meyer
>
>P.S. I plan to buy a new truck once I can sell this one-
> I want a black 4x4 club cab Dakota with the SLT plus package and
>the old 5.2L engine-stick if possible.
>
>
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