1998 Dodge Dakota My engine runs rough and stalls but not a

Tiny
THOMAN
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  • 1998 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 122,000 MILES
I can't figure out what is wrong when it only runs bad once in a while. It will stall out and run so bad that it will not run unless I keep my foot on the gas pedal. It will clean itself up and run fine after a minute or two. Now its starting to miss when I drive it down the road at 55 too. Can you give me a place to start?
Monday, May 18th, 2009 AT 10:32 AM

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Tiny
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Has the check engine light come on? When was the last tune up? Have you checked for vacuum leaks? Have you checked fuel pump pressure? Also, make sure the catylatic converter isn't starting to plug.

Let me know what you find.
Joe
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Friday, May 22nd, 2009 AT 1:41 PM
Tiny
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No check engine light and no vacuum leaks that I can find. I havent checked fuel pump pressure yet. I didn't think of a catylatic converter. This will give me somewhere to start.
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Friday, May 22nd, 2009 AT 2:10 PM
Tiny
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Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 AT 2:21 PM

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