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2002 Dodge Dakota

Tiny
RONJOSEPH
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  • 2002 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
For the last week or so, my truck has been acting up in stop & go traffic.

Sometimes it hesitates slightly upon accelerating from a dead stop, then kicks in.

Sometimes, after coming to a dead stop (for a traffic light, stop sign, etc), the truck will stop, then a second later, I'll hear and feel a dull thump accompanied by a very faint surge or lurch forward.

It doesn't happen constantly, but it has happened several times lately.
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Monday, March 8th, 2010 AT 8:28 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Lack of acceleration, chugging, hesitating, bogging etc. Could be caused by one of the following below.

Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
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Monday, March 8th, 2010 AT 9:21 PM

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