5.2 engine stumble

1992 DODGE DAKOTA
185,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MOLLYHENRY
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my 92 dodge dakota is stumbleing and seams to be missing under light acceleration when it is warming up it runs fine when it is hot and cold it has a 5.2 engine and has 185000 miles could it be the egr valve
Feb 5, 2011 at 7:41 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be caused by one of the following below

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing.
Feb 5, 2011 at 8:01 PM
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