95 Dodge Dakota

1995 DODGE DAKOTA
188,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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WSW1990
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the engine runs eratic right after it warms up for about 10 mins and then runs ok
Nov 12, 2010 at 3:13 PM
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JDL
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How long since a tune-up? Any applicable trouble codes?
Nov 12, 2010 at 3:17 PM
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WSW1990
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No codes show up and has recently been tuned up (plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor.I think it is one for the sensors on the throttle body but don't know which one?
Nov 12, 2010 at 3:20 PM
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JDL
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Your throttle body shouldn't have anything to do with spark? Are you talking about a misfire or no spark at plug?
Nov 12, 2010 at 3:29 PM
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JDL
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I meant to post that last answer on another post. Sorry about that.

If idle issue, clean the throttle-body and check idle air control.
Nov 12, 2010 at 3:33 PM
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WSW1990
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it miss fires and backfires for about 10 mins after the engine warms up (it runs fine until it warms up) after the 10 mins of running eratic it runs ok
Nov 12, 2010 at 3:34 PM
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JDL
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Maybe a vacuum leak that seals after a bit. Hard to tell?
Nov 12, 2010 at 3:41 PM
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