Missing and shuts off when I try driving it?

Tiny
GARY POHTO
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  • 2001 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 3.9L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 274,000 MILES
Truck starts up and when I try driving it spitting and missing and shuts off but then it starts up and same thing. Help please
Sunday, March 5th, 2023 AT 7:38 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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Hi,

This can be the result of many things. For example, the fuel pressure could be weak, it may need a tune-up, there could be an issue with an ignition module, or even a large engine vacuum leak.

Have you been able to scan the computer to see if there are codes set?

Here is a video showing how it's done:

https://youtu.be/b2IJGfImVvw

By chance, do you know when it was last tuned? Does the check engine light turn on while the engine is running? If it does, does it flash?

Let me know that. Also, check to see if there are any engine vacuum leaks.

Here is a link that explains how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Let me know if any diagnostics have been done to date. Also, let me know anything you feel may help.

Take care,

joe
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Sunday, March 5th, 2023 AT 10:13 PM

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