Re: Re: Fw: HELP!!!

From: Mark G. Taylor (n3tel@intrepid.net)
Date: Wed Jun 23 1999 - 21:33:20 EDT


could be cam or crank sensor. That is about all i can say to help. Not sure if
you can gain access to them when the engine is running, but tapping on each
might stall the engine if it is the bad part. If you can read the computer's
error codes, i think it will tell you which one last had problems.. (feel free
to correct me, anyone...I am an amatuer...)

Bob King wrote:

> Do you have a Jacobs Ignition?
> Bob
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Hathaway <mhathaway@conninc.com>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Date: Wednesday, June 23, 1999 1:08 PM
> Subject: DML: Fw: HELP!!!
>
> >
> >
> >
> > Here's the deal.. Yesterday I was driving my 96" Dak Sport around, and all
> > of the sudden when I pulled into a drive way my truck just shut off, for
> no
> > reason. It cranked right up and I didnt think anything of it. Then bout 10
> > mins later the Check engine light came on.. I pulled over in a parking
> lot,
> > and started to check the engine. Checked oil - it was fine, checked all
> the
> > fluids - which were all fine. Started checking for wires that might have
> > come unplugged and found nothing.. so I figured I'd try driving back to
> > work, and check it alittle more there. on my drive back to work the truck
> > cut off twice. But it cranks right back up. There doesnt seem to be any
> >loss
> > power.. only thing I've been noticing lately is after I left the truck sit
> > for alittle while its alittle hard to crank.. but if its cranked, then
> > turned off, and cranked right back it cranks fine.. seems to be alittle
> >loss
> > of fuel pressure when it sits for alittle bit..
> > Is there ANY WAY I am missing something? that could be causing this?? only
> > other thing I can think of is maybe fuel filter(clogged or something).
> > Is there anyway on a 96 dak, to check for codes or anything???
> >
> >
> > any help on this matter would be GREATLY appreciated
> >
> > Thanks.
> > Mike
> > 96" Dak. Sport V8
> >
> >
> >



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