20 Most Recent 1988 Dodge Dakota Questions & Answers

It is built into the Alternator

It takes about one and a half hours - could take longer depending on the expertise of the installers. The labor may charge you by the hour and the parts could end up costing $100. Be ready to pay $200 to $300.

sorry need more info, any Eng. light on, recent work, stalls when at a stop with brake on or when your driving and apply break,etc. (torque converter lock up not releasing) press the helpful button

If you're finding it difficult to service/ repair your car, get one of those online manuals. You'll not have to wait for others to answer, or rely on mechanics and all. Plus I know a website that has very good manuals online, without expiry i.e. for lifetime. www.reliable-store.com

Try cleaning the idle control valve on the new engine or swap it out with the one on the old engine.

Sounds like you some how bypassed resistor Dodge Dakota Ballast Resistor 1988 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989...

Check fuel filter/filters or just replace em than try it if nothing its carb time or injector issues or bad fuel try gas line/tank water remover iso heat is better if nothing still the carb needs a rebuild or the injectors are to blame

if what you say say is true-prove the click with a good power source like another vehicle attached with jumper cables-then bite the bullet and replace the starter motor

Should be on the firewall just above the heater box.

Its normally located in the engine compartment, look behind the fuse box cover it might have some signs to help your identify which ones are fuel pump relay and fuse. Thanks

Replace the head gaskets most likely. Your car must have gotten warm enough to warp the heads and lose the seal on the head gaskets. If you get lucky it may be just a leak in the intake manifold that is letting water into the oil, but fix it before driving or you will ruin the motor.

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