Dodge Dakota No Start

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LONNIE92071
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I have a 1993 Dodge Dakota with the 3.9 V-6 motor, with 90,000 miles on it. It randomly has time when it will not start. Sometimes it will start and "chug" a little then die. Usually if you crank on it, wait, crank on it some more, wait, crank on it again, it will eventually start. I have replaced the fuel pump, and seem to have good pressure, replaced the fuel filter, and have done a complete tune up. When the truck runs, it does seem to run slightly rough too. Any suggestions would be really appreciated before I just let the bank repo it and quit my job.
Aug 29, 2006 at 4:18 PM
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LUCKYJON
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Hello, have you check to see if the vehicle has a spark? i think theres something wrong with the ignition.
Dec 5, 2006 at 6:24 AM
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CARUNDELL
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[quote:c930930941="Lonnie92071"]I have a 1993 Dodge Dakota with the 3.9 V-6 motor, with 90,000 miles on it. It randomly has time when it will not start. Sometimes it will start and "chug" a little then die. Usually if you crank on it, wait, crank on it some more, wait, crank on it again, it will eventually start. I have replaced the fuel pump, and seem to have good pressure, replaced the fuel filter, and have done a complete tune up. When the truck runs, it does seem to run slightly rough too. Any suggestions would be really appreciated before I just let the bank repo it and quit my job.[/quote:c930930941]

Hey lonnie!
I think luckyjon is pointing you in the right direction, go for ignition issues first ie: plugs worn, ign. wires junk or arching, cap/rotor (if installed) etc...

Regards,

Chris
Dec 5, 2006 at 7:44 AM
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