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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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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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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It's located on the right side of the engine, and easy to get to from underneath. If it is a 4x4 it will be a messy job because...
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A bad throw out bearing will make noise when the clutch pedal is pushed down.
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It is in an owners manual available from MOTORLIT.COM.
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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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The question you ask is too involved for a proper answer. You need to go to a car parts store, and get a repair manual for...
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On a 2000 Durango V8 the PCV is located on the side of the oil fill tube under the cap
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245 75 r16
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door handle removal tool any auto part store in HELP section
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You should put the same amount of fresh fluid in as you drain out of old fluid from your automatic transmission. Make sure the...
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AnswerFor your 1995 DODGE TRUCK RAM 1500 1/2 TON 2WD:FIRING ORDERFIRING ORDER 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2Pass side 2-4-6-8Driver side 1-3-5-7
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Find the vacuumline that goes from the intake to the resirvoir and from the resirvoir to the inside of the cab. It isn't...
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Go to the following website. It will show how to remove the door panel. http://www.kwmuth.com/techsupport/pdfs/21000280.pdf
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your timing is not adjustable. the pcm controls the timing. your dis. is index.
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The process of diagnosis should be followed through a chiltons manual or using alldata diy or pro websites.It will give you a...
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On the drivers side of vehicle,underneath the bed, in front of the gas tank,mounted to the inside of the frame.
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Talked to a neighborhood mechanic-he looked and could not find a petcock-he called a service deptmartment and was told not all...
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Answeri have a 1992 Dakota 3.9 and the fuel filter is on the drivers side,under the cab located on the inside of the frame...
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Will anyone address this question? What a waste
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Make sure the egr is working properly. The EGR valve might be plugged up with carbon and need cleaning.
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AnswerI Just changed all the ball joints on my 98 Dakota last week so here goes remove the brake caliper but not the brake line,...
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Radio & Interior Lights fuses.
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Throw something heavy in the bed of a truck, or trunk of a car. Just put enough in so your front bumper remains level or slightly...
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A fuse always blows for excessive current. Either the device it is protecting is going bad and drawing excessive current, or you...
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It is either out of time, or you have one or more plug wires hooked to the wrong plug. If you did not move the distributor then...
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Dodge equips your vehicle with more than one possible size during production. The correct size should be listed on the driver's...
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I don't know, but I be you can find the answer here: http://bbs.off-road.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php
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bottom left or bottom right of radiator
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Answermy '91 has the same problem. It seems to happen more when it is cold out. I don't have an answer, but I have somewhat of a...
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No. Only hydraulic oil can be used in hydraulic jacks. Hydraulic oil is compressed (a requirement for use in hydraulic cylinders)...
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It varies with what part of the country you live in. Call a couple of local garages for estimates
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Could also be a short to ground. If it runs all the time that's what it probably is. Get a wiring diagram and figure it out
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In the fuel tank.
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Unplug them-- there should be a clasp of some sort behing the light. Just push in the release button and pull the plug. Of...
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Remove the wheels then the calipers. Replace the pads and press the pistons back into the calipers with a "C" clamp. Be sure to...
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A Dodge Dakota does not have a rear washer fluid reservoir. On most newer vehicles the washer fluid for the rear windshield comes...
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Just a couple ideas for general performance: Have you replaced the fuel filter? If you are not getting sufficient fuel flow...
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the rear brake hose? it connects up on top of the frame on an L-bracket, which goes into a hose, and the block is mounted on the...
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saturation in amplifying stages
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Trouble code P1495 means: Leak detection pump solenoid circuit
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Have you loosened the brake adjuster so the pads are retracted from the drum? To learn how to do this, get a copy of a service...
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Anwser Does it run as long and you hold the gas pedal, but stall on idle? I had that problem with my 97 Dak. The problem was the...
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Take it to the dealer. You have neither the expertise nor the equipment to do this correctly. It depends on what year it is. If...
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We are going to replace mine tomarrow so heres the thing. It is a whole hub assembly. You remove the pin and unbolt the hub...
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No.
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AnswerCheck the ignition modules....loose wire harness or damaged module may be the cause..thats "apache territory"..spend a...
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turn the dial and see if something happens
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to tie rod endsI just recently replaced the inner, outer, and tie rod sleeves on my 5.2L 94 Dakotea, and its not that difficult....
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To engage four wheel drive pull up on the handle in the center console with the letters, 2H, 4H, N, 4L. One notch will put...
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I did mine myself for just under $80 with a new pump(Gasket included) from Napa (lifetime warranty). I was seeing between $350...
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git part...open hood.....disconect battery.........loosen bolt on back of alt..........loosen bolt holding tenson on alt...
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Voltage is sent from battery through the up\down switch to the window roller upper moter. The motor moves the regulator up and...
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This question was answered already for a 1989 Dodge Dakota. "On the drivers side of vehicle,underneath the bed, in front of...
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The dealer can clear the codes and the light will go off. Well an OBD II Code Reader or Scanner can Identify the problem and...
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Answerto the difference is not enormious the trouble you will comme by id the wiring for the sensors and the electronique...
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Also, check to make sure your anti-freeze/water mixture is correct. I'd guess it would be either your thermostat, or heater...
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check your rad fluid. If it appears to be full leave the cap off. You may have air in the system. Watch the fluid it will start...
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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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AnswerOn fuel injected models, the voltage regulator is not in the alternator, it is, unfortunately, part of the computer. The...
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No vacuum tubes on the Dakota. It uses electric servos.
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THIS WORKS FOR THE OLDER DODGE TRUCKS 72-80 SO LOK AND SEE IF THIS WILL WORK. STEP 1 REMOVE WIPER BLADES NOTING THEIR...
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I would try an engine flush to clean the hydraulic lifters. Follow the directions on the can.
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AnswerIt will be rivited to the firewall. AnswerI have a '92 dodge Dakota and the id plate is on drivers side next to the...
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You have to have a little mechanic ability to unbolt them and reinstall them.
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It should be in the owners manual. If you don't have one, try MOTORLIT.COM.
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Use a small flat head screw driver and insert between door panel and door on the bottom of door in the middle, pry outward. ...
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its just simple snap in on the back of the carb setup bracket and to the side of the tranny
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passenger foot well
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if you are looking for the temperature sensor on a 3.9L, looking down onto the top of the engine, it is just to the left of the...
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You may want to go to a car parts store, and get a repair manual for your car. They cost about $16.00 Or, go to a Public...
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While the truck is on ramps you should see the adjustment in the cable about mid truck. If too tight you may want to take it to...
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It does not have one. It has a chain. its located at the front of the engine , behind the fan blade pullys and water pump and a...
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On the four banger I own I have to use two universal joints on the ratchet for the first plug from the front of the truck to...
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165432 Clockwise.
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R-12, whcih is only available to certified technicians. There is an alternative... Freeze 12, which is available to the public.
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Need to know if your getting spark at the plugs. Next if you are I would look at either timing, or fuel delivery problem, IE...
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I've been told when that happens it usually means that the blower motor is bad and is drawing too many amps. I don't know of an...
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0/17/09 - I just got estimates on my 2001 Dakota, v6. 3 hours labor. One extimate was $342 the other was $373.
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Hello, I have a 91 Doge with a (MAINT REQD) light that is lit. I read in a manual that up to 87 you can insert a flat blade screw...
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I'm not sure what the capisit is, but unless you have enought R-12 to fill it, your SOL. R-12 isn't made anymore due to its...
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first you diconnect the battery...Now when you get under neath the vechile and see the starter you will see 2 bolts(5/8 is the...
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If you are referring to the Service Engine Soon/Check Engine Soon light it can only be safely shut off with a code scanner. All...
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i had this happen to myself before. try this, after the engine warms up and then stalls out try to restart it but have another...
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Sounds like you have a (604) overdrive transmission. If so your transmission is in "limp in mode" that means it is stuck in...
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AnswerIn order to remove or replace the blower motor on your truck you need to remove the lower half of your dash board,(the...
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u can go to the public library and find a book on thatthe12volt.com
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The initial timing is set and controlled by the vehicle's PCM (Powertrain Control Module). DO NOT try to set the timing by...
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Low oil level, defective oil sending unit, incorrect filter or defective oil filter bypass valve, oil pump going bad. Change your...
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Turn ignition on then off 3 times (do not start) leaving in the on position at the third turn. Codes should be dispayed in the...
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starter located below drivers side exhast mainfold in front of transmission.
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It's probably not bad in warmer climates (say above freezing), and maybe even beneficial in southern USA summers, but ultimately...
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Your best bet is your local library, which has most service manuals if it is a larger city or your local auto parts store should...
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AnswerThe entire fuel pressure regulator has to be replaced. Answeri was tolld by the dealer on my 95 Dakota with a v-8...
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