Rough running

Tiny
KING
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  • 1988 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 95,000 MILES
1988 dodge Dakota when I put it into reverse or drive it will start shaking really bad I just replaced distributor cap and starter coil the car battery voltage gauge will start jumping around to. Is this possible from not connecting the spark plug wires correctly or something else correctly? 4wd 3.9liters regcab
Friday, December 31st, 2010 AT 6:51 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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If the plug wires are in the wrong order, you will have a miss at best. Double check that. As far as the alt gauge, that concerns me because the alternator is regulated through the PCM. Check to make sure the wiring harness to it is tight and not corroded. Also, I recommend that you have the alt checked. Most parts stores will do it for free. PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT BUY AN ALTERNATOR IF THEY SAY IT IS BAD. REMOVE IT FROM THE VEHICLE AND HAVE IT BENCH TESTED OFF THE VEHICLE. Often times people replace a good alt only to find out the PCM is bad and causing the problem. Also, check for vacuum leaks. Make sure the idle control solenoid is working and not allowing the idle to drop too low.
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Monday, January 17th, 2011 AT 3:12 AM

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