What would cause your 2000 Dodge Dakota to stall and die when driving I could be driving 45 or 10 and it doesn't happen all the time and starts back up after a few seconds?

Answer 1

Okay, it could be a few things. First thing that comes to mind is it's not getting fuel, so therefore it could be a clogged fuel filter, (usually located just after the fuel tank on the drivers side-cost ~15 $'s) or your fuel pump, (more expensive will have to remove the bed to access).

OR it could be, since your pickup is computerized, that your air sensor is not plugged in, or that you have a clogged air filter, so that the sensor is not getting a good reading.

Personally I have had a Dakota for years, and mine did that a few times. Then it would start again like nothing. Turns out the fuel pump was going out.

The good thing about Dodge/Chrysler is that you can check the engine codes your self!! All you do, (and this will tell you if it's the air thing or not...if it's the fuel pump it will likely not throw a code), is put your key in the ignition, turn the key all the way on, (but don't start it), then off, on then off, then on one more time and leave it there. (so do it three times and the third leave it on ON.) Watch the check engine light. Once it goes off, it will flash. Count the # of flashes; 5 is the beginning of a series, and then it will blink whatever codes it may have wrong, then 5 at the end. If it just blinks 5 or 10 times then there are no codes. If it does give you a code, you can look it up online and see what's wrong. (save you the repair place fee of sticking it on a computer)