1989 Dodge Dakota Stalls when I turn right

Tiny
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  • 1989 DODGE DAKOTA
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  • 4WD
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  • 70,000 MILES
Whenever I make a turn to the right my engine tries to stall. If I pump the gas while turning I can sometimes keep it running otherwise I have to put in neutral start it and pop into drive again. Thought it was low on gas but when I put 1/4 tank in it seemed to get worse. Any suggestions?
Monday, September 29th, 2008 AT 3:00 PM

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Tiny
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Hi:

This is a tough question to answer. First, it could be an electrical problem. (When you turn, a wire moves or grounds.) Is there a check engine light coming on?

Joe
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Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 AT 9:05 AM
Tiny
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Joe,
No on the check engine light. I plan on putting it up on a hoist this weekend and taking a look at it. Think it could be the fuel filter or float in the gas tank?

Andy
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Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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Anything is possible. To me, however, it sounds like it's electrical. When you have it in the air, check for broken or skinned wires. I feel (without looking at it) that something shorting out when you make a turn. Don't just check the fuel system, look under the hood at the ignition system (coil, distributor.)

Joe

Let me know what you find.
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Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 AT 1:47 PM

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