Stalls out backfiring, will not start back until it cools?

1998 DODGE DAKOTA
199,036 MILES • 3.9L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KAYLEIGH PERRY
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Stalls out while driving, when it stalls it loses all pedal and is backfiring something awful too once it completely dies it takes forever to get it at start back, I usually have to let it cool first. I’ve changed plugs and wires and crankshaft sensor coolant temperature sensor and a few other things.
Jun 8, 2023 at 4:55 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Oftentimes, a backfire is caused by a lean or rich fuel mixture. Have you checked the fuel pressure and the fuel pressure regulator by chance? Let me know.

Next, take a look at this link and let me know if anything helps:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-backfires-while-running

Let me know your thoughts.

Take care,

Joe

Note: When this happens, pay attention for gray smoke from the exhaust or a rich fuel mixture odor.

Jun 8, 2023 at 2:17 PM
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