1990 Dodge Dakota - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Check the switch on the brake pedal first, then if you have power to it and power goes out when pedal is pushed you probably have a broken wire under the chasis

Hazzards run off a flasher , try a new light switch and see if that helps .......there is also the chance the plug comming thru the firewall is loose . Not common but I have seen it do some simillar things

A big task to replace..get new blowermotor n ac evap at sametime to cut cost if u want to keepcar. Find an xperiencd independent shop

That's not the definition of a short. A short circuit blows fuses. You're not blowing fuses. An intermittent problem like this is usually caused by a corroded ground connection or corrosion in the electrical connector. Get a wiring diagram and locate the ground and power connectors and clean them

Enable the parking brake, It has an interlock, The brakes must be on to allow the starter to work.

run the fault codes indicators are the EVAP system not venting the fuel tank and a vacuum is forming in the tank preventing good fuel flow

That can be repaired in the truck, contact a local Dodge dealer for a person that does dash pad restoration. Also body shops have these guys on speed dial.

Low fuel pressure could be the cause from a weak worn out fuel pump.

Depends on how much experience you have with all the procedures involved. You will have to drain coolant and discharge the a/c system, remove the a/c accumulator and brackets from the front of the firewall, disconnect the heater hoses, remove the dashboard from inside the cab, then remove the heater/a/c box. Disassemble the box to remove the heater core, then put it all back together. If you're fortunate, and have a little help, maybe 12 hours.

a dimmer switch is just a variable resistor and that only passes current at various ratings ( more resistance the lower the light similarly switches only make and break a circuit so your problem will be after a switch possibly a faulty relay or light control module some dimmer switches have incorporated an "OFF" section where the light gets progressively dimmer until there is a definite click for off If your switch has that option then at full resistance but not "off" position then there will be a current flow that will be less that what is required to show light but enough to drain a battery some vehicles that used this option were older GM or Ford products where the light switch incorporated a dimmer switch as well the pull to first position put on the dash lights and twisting the knob gave various degrees of brightness in the dash a further pull turned on the head lights

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Engine Will Not Start Due to Blown Door Lock Fuse on Dodge Dakota ... cap and rotor, wires, plugs, coil, fuel pump assy, coil pickup sensor, crank position sensor and have new ECM on the way, Cranks but won't fire. ... 1990 Dodge Dakota.

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Jan 22, 2009 - have a 1993 dodge dakota sport that wont start. when you turn the key on there is no power to the fuel pump and does not fire. any ideas ... I just bought a1990 Dodge Dakota Sport 4x4 5-Speed, there is only one problem, it only .... I went to move it the other day, it would turn over, but had no spark or gas.

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Check online: Enter your car make, model, year and engine type and search for "oil dipstick length/specifications."

What motor? it varies. I did see that JC whiteny sells properly cut length ones for all the motors and they are pretty cheap

Hi Collin: You've asked a question, but not mentioned the problem. If the handle brokr off and the blade slid down, the question should be, "How can I get the blade out?. If that's not the problem, I'm not going to tell, and I'm not going to go and measure the dipstick in my old truck.

The venting system in the fuel tank is blocked.

Cuts off and will not start again for a while ?

The hose that connects to the throttle body and air cleaner is altogether the air intake system.

You didn't state your engine size,so I will send you both links,k. Repair Guides Engine Mechanical Timing Belt AutoZone com Here's the 2nd link. Repair Guides Engine Mechanical Timing Chain AutoZone com

I had a 1992 5.2 V8 Dakota,so I looked over my Factory Service Manual for you The 3.9 & 5.2 are much the same At the front of the throttle body is the MAP Sensor On the drivers side the TPS & at the rear the AIS Motor Air Idle Speed Motor My experience once,was with a low idle, I replaced a worn set of spark plugs,cleaned the rotor & cap & was good to go That is what I would do & then remove the AIS & try cleaning it & the port it goes into I have a Mastertech OBD 1 Scan tool like the GM Tech 2 ,back in those years,so I could control the idle with it, to test it Today I just use the scope for TPS & Oxygen Sensors & moved on the a Notebook Scan Software I can not see from the manual the screw type,but it appears to be two screws holding it in & I would guess they are torx,like a T30 maybe If you can't get it to work or idle replace the AIS Make sure the cable & throttle shaft etc don't stick If you have to remove the throttle body & clean it good

For car running hot and overheating issues, I suggest to you go through this help links. Click this link below and go through the troubleshooting procedure to take care of the problems: ----

temp gauge goes erratic? http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/heater-blows-intermittently-and-temp.html

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Temperature gauge keeps fluctuating up and down close to red? http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/temperature-gauge-keeps-fluctuating-up.html

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Car runs hot? http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/car-runs-hot-in-traffic.html -----------All types of car overheating problems and troubleshooting?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/11/all-types-of-car-overheating-problems.html Car freeze overnight and started overheating while driving?http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/car-freeze-overnight-and-started.html-----------Engine Overheats and heater blowing cold?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/engine-overheats-and-heater-blowing.html

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Car overheats and Air blows hot at idle? http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/car-overheats-and-air-blows-hot-at-idle.html --------overheating? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/buick-century-overheating.html ----------Car engine Overheats and transmission starts slipping?http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-engine-overheats-and-transmission.html ----------

Temperature gauge does not move and no heat when heater is ON? http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/temperature-gauge-does-not-move-and-no.html

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This details will help.Thanks.