Stalling

Tiny
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  • 1998 DODGE DAKOTA
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
The gas light comes on, the needle drops to empty, and it sometimes stalls. This happens in drive and reverse.
Thursday, August 9th, 2018 AT 4:46 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

Okay, I have two guides we can use to start looking for the problem. Lets run the codes first. It sounds like you may have a bad ground back at the fuel pump module.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, August 10th, 2018 AT 12:39 PM

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