2001 Dodge Dakota Seems Missing Way Hard Time Starting Every Now Again S Also

2001 DODGE DAKOTA
160,000 MILES
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REVEREND1735
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my 2001 dodge dakota seems to be missing in a way and it seems to have a hard time starting every now and again. it's also using antifreeze. can these ba linked?? or could it be due to a camshaft sensor being bad???
Oct 17, 2012 at 5:36 PM
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JDL
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Any applicable trouble codes? How long since a tune-up? Use a gage and check fuel pressure. With hard starting, have helper crank it, while you visually check for spark at the plugs. If spark everywhere, check injector pulse.
Oct 17, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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REVEREND1735
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it is actually showing 3 codes.
1: camshaft position sensor A circuit.
2: power steering pressure sensor switch circuit
3: small emissions leak at the evap.
it's been probably 4 to 5 years since my last tune up The fuel pressure seems good; I don't have a gauge to check it with but i checked it at the valve at the engine, and there's plenty of pressure. all fluids have been changed. it's just the hard starting and it's using engine coolant, but i really haven't noticed any leaks at or around the radiator.
Oct 17, 2012 at 7:39 PM
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JDL
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The computer has to see the cam and crank sensor signal or it won't start. An intermittent issue can be hard to track down.
Oct 18, 2012 at 2:56 PM
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