1997 dodge dakota 5speed v6 2wd shuts off misfires sometimes then want start, took it to tire engineer they put fuel pump on,$685.00. had to take back a week later doing the same thing now thet think it's the computer board but they say they can't find one for that year model should i get my money back since they ran a fuel and ignition test and said that will fix it.

SOURCE: 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel

there is a technical service bulletin to relocate the fuel pump on this vehicle when the transfer pump needs replaced. there is the possibility the transfer pump is going bad on the 2003 now...its not good to run them low or out of fuel

Harvey N Tawatao

• 3854 Answers
• Posted on Jul 02, 2009

SOURCE: Check engine light

A multi misfire may mean that one or more of the following has happened:
Faulty spark plug or wires, Faulty coil (pack), Faulty oxygen sensor(s), Faulty fuel injector(s), Stuck/blocked EGR valve / passages, Faulty camshaft position sensor, Defective computer.

The engine is stumbling or hesitating, check all wiring and connectors that lead to the cylinders (i.e. spark plugs). Depending on how long the ignition components have been in the car, it may be a good idea to replace them as part of your regular maintenance schedule. I would suggest spark plugs, spark plug wire, distributor cap, and rotor (if applicable). Otherwise, check the coils (a.k.a. coil packs). In some cases, the the problems were faulty fuel injectors. 

Random misfires that jump around from one cylinder to another (read: P030x codes) also will set a P0300 code. The underlying cause is often a lean fuel condition, which may be due to a vacuum leak in the intake manifold or unmetered air getting past the airflow sensor, or an EGR valve that is stuck open.

Good luck and hope this information helps, keep me posted, be glad to help you get the truck running 100% again. Not sure if your running a K&N air filter, and if you are there may be a flim of oil on the MAF sensor that is making you run lean. You may want to spray down the MAF sensor with a can of MAF cleaner. 

SOURCE: 1993 dodge dakota v6 not staring. Fuel pump is

no spark check elec

SOURCE: 1997 Dodge Dakota 3.9L V6 won't start, but has

have timing of engine checked or replace starter.

SOURCE: 2004 dodge 3500 cummins diesel sometimes hesitates then dies

My 2004 had the same issue and i replaced the transfer pump. It started right up and ran fine until the next morning i was driving it stalled. Now it won't start up not even with starting fluid.