Stalls out backfiring, will not start back until it cools?

Tiny
KAYLEIGH PERRY
  • MEMBER
  • 1998 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 3.9L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 199,036 MILES
Stalls out while driving, when it stalls it loses all pedal and is backfiring something awful too once it completely dies it takes forever to get it at start back, I usually have to let it cool first. I’ve changed plugs and wires and crankshaft sensor coolant temperature sensor and a few other things.
Thursday, June 8th, 2023 AT 11:55 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 110,176 POSTS
Hi,

Oftentimes, a backfire is caused by a lean or rich fuel mixture. Have you checked the fuel pressure and the fuel pressure regulator by chance? Let me know.

Next, take a look at this link and let me know if anything helps:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-backfires-while-running

Let me know your thoughts.

Take care,

Joe

Note: When this happens, pay attention for gray smoke from the exhaust or a rich fuel mixture odor.

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Thursday, June 8th, 2023 AT 9:17 PM

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