2001 Dodge Dakota Backfiring

Tiny
TMANCURLY
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  • 2001 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 73,000 MILES
After the engine is warm, when I step on the accelerator it backfires and sputters, it doesn't do it when engine is cold
Thursday, August 7th, 2008 AT 3:51 PM

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Tiny
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.
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Thursday, August 7th, 2008 AT 4:07 PM

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