2002 Dodge Dakota Stalling

2002 DODGE DAKOTA

87,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

JAGMAN2

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Hello
Truck stalls randomly when driving. Have had O2 sensor replaced when engine light came on. Now no engine light but still stalling. Any suggestions?
Thanks Dean

Feb 22, 2009 at 8:40 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Dean:
Start by checking for vacuum leaks. If you find nothing, you may want to check fuel pump pressure. I assume the check engine light is not on at this time, correct?

Many parts stores will lend or rent the gauge to check fuel pressure. Here is a video "How To" about checking fuel pump pressure.

https://www.2carpros.com/dia/test_fuel_pressure.htm

Let me know what you find.

Joe

Feb 23, 2009 at 10:11 AM

JAGMAN2

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Thanks for the response. I took it in to my mechanic. He threw some water on the distributor and it shut down. Started checking under hood, found a wire rubbing on the intake manifold that had worn through and shutting the truck down when it touched. Some tape and a zip tie and good to go. Lucky he found it.

D

Mar 14, 2009 at 10:06 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Great, I'm glad it's fixed. Let us know if you have questions in the future.

Joe

Mar 14, 2009 at 1:02 PM

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