Fix

10

Asked by Carol Nov 07, 2019 at 05:13 PM about the 1997 Dodge Dakota 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My truck starts and runs fine for
about a hour then if I hit a stop light
it will die . Some times it will start
right back up but at times I have to
sit there a few.minutes. I have
replaced the cap and roster, ignition
coil and wires , throttle position
sencor and the ignition switch , oh
and I have changed some fuses
hoping that might help.

2 Answers

26,640

Any applicable trouble codes? If it only stalls at idle, check and clean anything that has to do with idle air system. There is other testing you can do, if it refuses to restart. Visually check for spark at the plugs--proper fuel pressure--fuel injector pulse--check for rpm signal. I realize if your stranded somewhere, it's difficult to do all that testing.

4,130

Sounds like a vacuum problem. No codes coming up from check engine light ever related to vacuum problem?

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Samantha Brown
    Reputation
    3,110
  • #2
    98DAK
    Reputation
    3,050
  • #3
    havoc_33
    Reputation
    2,110
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Dodge RAM 1500
85 listings starting at $2,500
Used Toyota Tacoma
43 Great Deals out of 684 listings starting at $9,975
Used Ford Ranger
20 Great Deals out of 521 listings starting at $5,400
Used Ford F-150
363 Great Deals out of 12,802 listings starting at $599
Used Dodge Durango
65 Great Deals out of 1,994 listings starting at $7,999
Used Nissan Frontier
15 Great Deals out of 569 listings starting at $9,850
Used Chevrolet S-10
2 listings

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.