2004 Dodge Dakota

2004 DODGE DAKOTA
39,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LARRY OUILLETTE
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I put trans in drive and a big hesitation and jerk before taking off. I checked transmission fluid and it is ok.
Apr 15, 2010 at 3:24 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,bogging etc. could be caused by one of the following below.

Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
Apr 15, 2010 at 7:50 PM