Backfire

2002 DODGE DAKOTA
50,900 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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STEPHEN T. GARRY
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I have a 2002 Dodge Dakota when I start it cold and drive away it will backfire,but within a few mintues it will run fine. What the problem?
May 13, 2011 at 12:36 PM
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STEPHEN T. GARRY
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It will also do it when the engine is warm.
May 13, 2011 at 12:38 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the engine coolant temperature sensor, MAP and TPS sensors
Jun 22, 2011 at 9:52 PM
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