In the Morning a little chugging until the engine warms up then it runs fine

Tiny
JACK MCMAHON
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  • 2005 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 3.7L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 210,000 MILES
My truck is Lv6 with 210,000 miles on it. Sometimes will start rough or not start at all until I clear the fuel rail, it only happens when I shut it off and try to restart it. Shortly after replaced injectors it starts no problem. In the morning a little chugging until the engine warms up then it runs fine, but I have also noticed it does not like steep hills. I have replaced the fuel pump and filter. I am thinking it might be an engine sensor or clogged catalytic converters and bad o2s. Any ideas would be great.
Friday, October 7th, 2016 AT 7:38 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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I'm wondering if the mass air flow sensor can be dirty causing a logic imbalance. Here is a guide to show you how to clean it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/mass-air-flow-service

Also a vacuum leak can cause this kind of problem as well.

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

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken

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Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 AT 11:06 AM
Tiny
JACK MCMAHON
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It was a bad MAF sensor all good now thank you so much!
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 AT 11:06 AM

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