What is causing this backfiring

1998 DODGE DAKOTA

190,000 MILES

DWNPLATERO

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I have a 98 Dakota 3.9 and just recently it has started to stall while driving and backfiring sometimes it will kick back over sometimes you have to wait awhile to get it to start ive replaced my plugs,distributor ,remote,ignition coil,and the crank senso

Nov 15, 2011 at 1:35 PM

RASMATAZ

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Go to this link for more information: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

Nov 15, 2011 at 1:54 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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i would start with checking the fuel pressure. if it is low, this will happen.

check the cat converter for back pressure. it could be clogged as well.

Roy

Nov 15, 2011 at 2:01 PM

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