Is it hard to keep running sometimes when you try to restart it ????
It sounds like the idle air control valve. That's what the problem with my '97 was.
I would like to Know of any recalls on a 1994 dodge dakota?
Make sure fuse is installed in fuse box.. Sometimes a fuse has never been installed for this option or perhaps someone else has removed the fuse.. If a vehicle is equipped with DLRs then they have to be activated. It's probably a fuse. They are supposed to come on automatically anytime the engine is running.
The 1997 Dodge Dakota is a heavy duty little truck, but requires a bit of tender loving care if it's been driven all this time. Thus, it will take about four and a half quarts of high milage oil to fill the crankcase to its proper level.
I had that problem with my Dakota for almost 3 years. Finally I caught a good whiff of antifreeze. My heater core had a small leak in it. Since it has been replaced, it's been good. I'm not saying that is your problem, but that's what cured mine. good luck ............
You put a little in at a time until it is at the full mark.
The Dakota has been made since the first model year in 1987 an continues to be produced by Chrysler Corp.
The Dakota consisently recieves above average safety ratings. This has been confirmed from a variety of tests. http://www.carsdirect.com/dodge/dakota/safety is a website with all the safety test results. They have 5-star front and side ratings for all make/models.
I have a 1998 Dakota so, looking at the engine from the front, the draincock is located on the lower right corner of the radiator. It is a black plastic knob that turns counter clockwise, 1/4 turn to open. It is not like the old style "wing-nut". That would have been too easy!
Not if the oil has been changed regularly.Not if the oil has been changed regularly.
Good Luck. We have been trying to find one for our Dakota. The mechanic we went to said that Dodge doesn't make them anymore and that it will cost more than the truck is worth to customize a wire harness.
My Gas Gage in my 1993 Dodge Dakota 4-Banger (cylinder) is moving ever so slightly but not working? is there a wire leading to the float? what is my problem Other than being a complete Laman when it comes to this Dodge (Always been a Chevy Man ?
You pour the tranny fluid into the transmission dipstick tube. Use a long skinny funnel if you need to. and remember to always check the tranny fluid while the truck is running and has been warmed up at least 60 seconds.