Dodge Dakota
The Dodge Dakota is a mid-size pickup truck manufactured by Chrysler since 1987. The Dakota has been commonly used by many fire and police departments as bush truck, patrol car or off-road vehicle.
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MehtamaticsFirst, consider getting yourself a factory service manual for your vehicle as it often has the correct troubleshooting...
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To replace the water pump isn't complicated for the handy individual however there are a few procedures that need to be followed...
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Water Pump ReplacementSome would say this is too involved to explain in a forum like this.An excellent step by step replacement...
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You need to remove the fan shroud. Put a 3/8" socket wrench into the square hold in the auto tensioner (the arm with the...
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best bet, bet the oem number off of the carb that is on the vechile. Your local parts store should be able to locate the correct...
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the 3.9,5.2&5.9 all have a crank sensor. It is mounted to the bell housing over the flywheel at the rear of the engine. You...
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2.5L, 3.9L, 5.2L, 5.9L it is under where the upper radiator hose attaches to the engine.3.7L and 4.7L it is under where the lower...
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...I have since found out that I need a new compressor. The replacement will cost about $700.00. The repairman also told me that...
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Simply log online to: Jim's Ask A Tech This is a legit site and very informative. i just changed my distributor cap yesterday on...
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AnswerI need to replace one on my 99 Dakota to. Its 4wd and I am not going to even attemt it its going to the garage.My...
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I believe it's sticking out of the intake manifold somewhere depending on the engine size. yeah if it's a v8 it should be on the...
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Pass side front to back 2-4-6-8Driver side front to back 1-3-5-7
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Folks, I just came in from the garage after changing the passenger headlamp in less than 15 minutes from the time I stepped into...
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i have seen the flex hoses collapse if some one has pinched them off to stop fluid loss during service of calipers if you open...
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AnswerI have a 99 Dakota and when I changed the rear brakes there was noting special I had to do to them. just remember with any...
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I'm pretty sure that 16 hours is ridiculous. My pump went out on my way home from a vacation, I had to stay in a hotel, and do...
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There are two lights that come on to indicate problems. One says "Maint Required" and the other says "Check Engine." To my...
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You are going to want two people to do this its easier, but one person can do this. Pull the interior back by the rear window. On...
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How motivated are you? First you have to drain and remove the fuel tank. You can't siphon the gas from the fill hole, there's an...
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Hi i work for cummins witch is a branch of dodge. Have you look for dirt and water in transfer case, pumkins? drain the oil and...
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The heater core is in the worst possible spot. First you have to remove the dash and it is right behind everything to the right...
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Driver side 1/2 way back under the along the edge.
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I've heard of a way of using two jumper cables (wires with alligator clips on each end) to enable the computer and reset the...
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either take it to a tire shop and pay them to do it in about 15 minutes, or spend about 18 hours with two screw drivers trying to...
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take the door panel off and their are 3 nuts you must remove and unplug the power supply going to the mirror
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same place you put the fluid, Through the dipstick hole on an automatic, through the filler plug hole on the side of a manual...
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Remove the wheel, locate the Caliper. On the inner side there are 2 bolts going through the caliper, remove those (before...
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Well, the first thing you need to do is find out if it is the upstream or downstream sensor. Depending which one it is will...
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Unscrew the drain plug, or pull the bottom radiator hose off
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See the closely related question to the right. A number of opinions have been given. Some say it just takes some explaining, as...
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If the tank is full, then yes, lift off the bed. The fuel filter is part of the fuel pump assembly. Sorry, it's one piece. Don't...
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AnswerOn 2000 Dakota Sport you lower the tailgate and there are 2 Phillips head screws that you remove and the whole tail light...
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go to wal-mart and buy a replacement lighter. unplug the fuse for the lighter. reach behind the lighter and remove the two wires...
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Check tht injector wiring harness for loose and corroded connections.
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One thing you might try is to using heat resistant silicone. Take the capiler off removing brake pad apply the silicone around...
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Drain coolent, if old dispose of properly, remove belt, disconect hoses on water pump, remove fan cover, remove water pump. ...
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It Is Located Near the fuse Box Under the dash
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There is a two screws on the inside of the bed where the tailgate sits when up. Remove screws and the entire lens assembly can...
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it is easier to just replace the whole unit.
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If you change the filter with a 3.9 engine it is about 4 quarts, 5.2 and 5.9 is about 5 quarts. If you don't change the filter...
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first remove the wiper arms then take off the cowl grille (long hunk of tin) and all your linkage is right there A lot of elbow...
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I went through all these scenarios myself... checked vaccuum hoses, tranny, everything. In the end I replaced the PCV valve...
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Owner's manual. Ok. That got me to thinking.... How about an online library??
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AnswerI'm not sure if this will help, but i have the same problem with my 2001 Dodge Dakota speed sensor ans speed solenoid it...
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Free is hard to find when it comes to professional grade automotive wiring diagrams. You can find free wire colors and pinout...
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I work for cummins diesel and we use warm water and cascade. You need to make sure that you mix it before you put it in the...
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If you look under the dash on both sides you'll see screws with hex shaped head that will be holding the bottom of the lower dash...
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I just pulled mine out to put in my nav unit. here's the VERY rough guide. 1) Put car in 1st gear (trust me on this) -- make...
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you don't neccesarily need a wiring diagram if the stock plug is still there. when you buy a wiring kit for that specific...
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I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota and my Blower moter resiter went last year, in my 2001 it's located under the passenger side...
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A good resource that's overlooked all too often is your local public library. Most libraries carry Chilton repair manuals....
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My Heater core went in my 1998 Dakota. $ 900.00 CDN , at the dealer. Best price, 450 and he would be loosing time/money. Thewhole...
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A factory repair manual should tell you this information. If the factory wires are NOT cut, use a wiring harness adaptor and it...
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Remove the plastic cover underneath the radiator(passenger side) to access the radiator drain and you will need a large...
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Most of the time you can go the dealership service center and request to see shop manual. I have never had a problem getting a...
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Drain the radiator
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The most dedicated or special tool one must have to change the brakes is Knowledge or the ability to follow directions carefully...
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On my '02 Dakota the PCV valve is on the driver's side valve cover. Hope this helps.
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The maintenance light,You will need to take it to a Dodge dealer to reset it. Or get a DBR-2 code scanner.BIG $$$
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to answer this question, first thing you need to do is look behind your motor (from top view) and dead center of block, i think...
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The owners manual will usually have a fuse box diagram, even though it might not be the best diagram.
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I have a 1993 Dakota with a 5.2L and just changed the thermostat. Probably in the same place as your 92. Follow the upper...
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Who ever gave that answer is an ass. I dont have a manual oterwise i would have looked in it. Not everyone is as stupid as you....
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First THOROUGHLY check the battery cables at both ends for perfect connections. Corrosion down a cable is like a water hose with...
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AnswerBoy are you lucky that you have an '88! The Haynes manual says there is an EMR module (Emissions Maint Reminder) mounted on...
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not recommended unless you have a lot of money. You need to change front springs and shocks to support the extra weight. Motor...
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fill the clutch resivoir pump the clutch pedal open the bleeder screw and tighten it back up and repeat until the air is out and...
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not to hard should be 4 bolts 2 under passinger and 2 on driver go to a junkyard and just get a seat from there to replase...
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There are two sensors... an "upstream" (before the catalytic converter) and a "downstream" (after the cat). They are as easy to...
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V-8--passenger side of engine front From distributor cap at rear of engine(round thing with 9 wires coming out. The center one...
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It's located right at the bottom of the dash all the way at the far right of the passenger seat. 3 bolts and an ungodly tight...
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I think its at the very bottom right hand corner of the radiator. It is a small plug looking jobber. Access is very very...
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THERE IS NO PARKING LIGHT LENSE FOR THE REAR. IT'S ONLY THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY!
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The power steering pump has nothing to do with the motore being single-overhead cam or dual-over head cam. Look and see if it...
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pull the inner door panel off and remove the clips holding it in.
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hey dude call up advance auto parts and give them the code and they will look the code number up in the book. i know it because i...
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It's okay we found out from trial and error. We just flushed the rad several times which removed all build up that was causing...
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AnswerOn 2000 Dakota Sport you lower the tailgate and there are 2 Phillips head screws that you remove and the whole tail light...
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you, have to remove the cowling, and you then can get right to it. 1st remove wiper arms 2nd open the hood and remove the...
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The fuel filter is inside the fuel tank and part of the fuel pump module. To replace the filter, you must replace the entire...
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Buy a new one
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To replace the tail light bulbs in a 2000 Dakota open the tail gate. You will find two screws on each side that hold the tail...
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This is a very involved procedure, that is too complex to post here. Go to any auto parts store and purchase a repair manual for...
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Unscrew the two screws above the gauge cluster. Then, on the right side of the dash near the airbag switch start pulling the...
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The resistor is under the passenger dash just left of the blower motor
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they are non-adjustable units That is true, but if there is sponginess in the pedal, there may be a leak in the SLAVE CYLINDER....
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AnswerHey RussIt is probably that the throtle cable is miss adjusted or the modulator has oil in the line indicating a bad...
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Buy a Chiltons or a Haynes book at a parts store. Like $15
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if you are replacing it just cut it off. Some times you can twist it where it is connected and it will come loose.Or you can...
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You add the transmission fluid through the tube at the back of the engine compartment in the dipstick that says trans fluid.
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DON'T DRIVE IT WITH NO OIL PRESASURE!!!!If the lifters are quiet, it probably still has oil preasure but the sending unit is...
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Raise up on the tensioner to remove the belt. there shouold be a routing schematic on the fan shroud. If not draw one before...
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"Does the top or bottom heater hose from the firewall go to the water pump on a 1991 Dodge Dakota V6?" The top heater hose...
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Master cylinder. Located on the firewall, driver's side, in front of the brake booster.
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Answerfirst check fuses & stuff like that, then if in fact you do need to replace the motor you first take off the wiper arms...
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AnswerWhen I changed my door speakers I simply removed the 3 screws on the bottom of the panel, one up near the side view mirror,...
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Change 2000 Dakota flasher The flasher is located below the stearing column. There's a steering column cover plate that needs to...
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