i have a 1992 dodge dakota v-6 runs at idle but cutsoff when put in gear replaced wire sparkplugs,distrubtor cap,
Nov 12, 2012 at 11:45 AM
JDL
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You may need to check compression. Use a gage and check fuel pressure. Any applicable trouble codes? You should be able to check trouble codes, yourself.
Nov 12, 2012 at 11:50 AM
CHRISTILLERY
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is it possible that if the oil sending sending unit is bad will it cause it.or would the throttle position sensor cause this.
Nov 12, 2012 at 1:14 PM
JDL
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I'd have to check for trouble codes, first.
Nov 12, 2012 at 3:02 PM
JDL
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You should be able to check some trouble codes by cycling the ignition switch. You turn the key just till the dash lites come on, no further, no crank. You cycle the key, on--off, on--off, on, then the check engine lite starts flashing. You count the flashes to get the codes. Your looking for two digit codes. 55 is end of message.
Nov 12, 2012 at 3:10 PM
CHRISTILLERY
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ok thanks
Nov 12, 2012 at 3:28 PM
CHRISTILLERY
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i got 23 flashes when i did this today so what is that
Nov 13, 2012 at 2:44 PM
JDL
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You may have an air charge temp sensor on throttle-body. voltage too low.