2001 Dodge Dakota Backfiring

2001 DODGE DAKOTA
73,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TMANCURLY
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After the engine is warm, when I step on the accelerator it backfires and sputters, it doesn't do it when engine is cold
Aug 7, 2008 at 3:51 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Your check engine light on yet? You can try a self-diagnostic test. To activate self diagnostic program:

With the ignition switch in the OFF position, depress the TRIP and RESET buttons.
While holding the TRIP and RESET button turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Continue to hold the TRIP and RESET buttons until the word CODE appears in the odometer windows (about five seconds ) then release the buttons. If a problem exists, the system will display Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's). If no problem exists, the code 999 (End Test) will momentarily appear.
Aug 7, 2008 at 4:07 PM
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