1995 Dodge Dakota Consumer Discussions

Dodge Dakota Fuel Pump/Fuel System Questions

Re: in line fuel filter 1995 dodge dakota v6 [pbjar1]

Written by: dromine on Nov 02, 2009 08:21 AM

I have 91 Dakota, My fuel filter is under the truck mounted to the frame, Left side in front of the gas tank. Read More...

Dodge Dakota Stereo/Audio

Re: 1995 dakota radio presets [kegler12]

Written by: lilredpickup on Feb 28, 2009 07:35 AM

Try tuning to a station you like, and then push in the numbered button you want for that station preset, and hold that button in for several seconds. That often works. If not, go to a Dodge dealer and ask someone in the service dept. for help. If it's not a factory stereo, find a local shop that sells that brand. They should be happy to help you. Read More...

Dodge Dakota Climate Control

no blower

Written by: hotrod420 on Feb 26, 2009 01:35 AM

i have a 1995 dodge dakota and i was warming it up one morning and the fan quit working when i turned on the wipers to clear the windshield i have checked the fuses and there all good..what is the problem Read More...

Dodge Dakota Electrical Problems

Re: 1995 Dodge Dakota 2wd 5sp Manual, electrical gremlin [twizted]

Written by: wdmar on Dec 10, 2008 03:40 PM

I am having a simalar problem although my battery cables were put on backward (pos on neg neg on pos) my battery will not charge now. it is a 1995 dakota with a 318. I have checked the alt it is ok and i installed a new battery and still not charging. please help Read More...

Dodge Dakota Transmission Problems

Tranny slip in cold weather?

Written by: bb_shot on Nov 17, 2008 11:21 AM

Hey, I have a 1995 Dodge Dakota Auto with 145,000 miles. I have gotten the tranny flushed ever 30,000 miles since I bought it with 32,000 miles. I recently, only in cold weather ~45-50 degrees have been having a hard time getting it to shift into 2nd and 3rd gear. I just had it flushed with no resolve. What should I do? Read More...

Dodge Dakota Electrical Problems

Re: 1995 Dodge Dakota 2wd 5sp Manual, electrical gremlin [bpeebles]

Written by: twizted on Oct 14, 2008 10:27 AM

Noted! Yes, I have a timer, I use it for plants during the day with their growth light. (I like palms, not anything more... exotic) I will pick up the plug from wallymart tomorrow to check the running gauge, lights/accessories on/off. If I can isolate it to one accessory, I'll then have to figure out where in the line the short is, correct? It's been my experience ... Read More...

Re: 1995 Dodge Dakota 2wd 5sp Manual, electrical gremlin [twizted]

Written by: bpeebles on Oct 12, 2008 05:03 PM

my suggestion in append #235 still applies here. The digital meter from WallyMart which plugs into the cigarette-lighter socket runs about $12. With it, you should be able to make some determinations about your charging system. (both with lights "off" and "on") In reguards to your question about an oil-pan warmer... I would not mess with it. It may warm up the ... Read More...

Re: 1995 Dodge Dakota 2wd 5sp Manual, electrical gremlin [twizted]

Written by: twizted on Oct 11, 2008 10:34 PM

I correct, I think I have further isolated the problem, and will work on it. SPecifically, I've taken to having two fully charged batteries with me, one for the trip TO someplace, and if I can't find a hill to park on, the trip BACK. I did notice, however, that the problem of the battery draining occurs now when I use the lights, and with nothing else drawing power. ... Read More...

Re: 1995 Dodge Dakota 2wd 5sp Manual, electrical gremlin [twizted]

Written by: bpeebles on Sep 30, 2008 05:32 PM

You are very welcome twizted. The ignition wires on a 1995 vehicle have outlived their usfulness and "dont owe you nothin". I am not surprised that you are experiencing rough running in damp weathther. Here is a tip to help isolate that problem. WIth engine idling, use a spritzer-bottle (old windex bottle) to lightly spray water on the ignition wires and dist. ... Read More...

Re: 1995 Dodge Dakota 2wd 5sp Manual, electrical gremlin [bpeebles]

Written by: twizted on Sep 30, 2008 04:35 PM

Update: I did as you suggested, and took every ground wire and not only cleaned the wire connecter off, but I also cleaned where it WOULD connect to the chassis, and... TA DA. The problem of the draining battery went away! I still, once in a great while, get the check engine light, but it's only on for a few seconds or maybe a minute or so, then goes out. Oh, and it doesn't ... Read More...