2001 Dodge Dakota Consumer Discussions

Dodge Dakota Radiator and Cooling Issues

Re: 2001 Dodge Dakota Cooling Problems [tonie234]

Written by: srs_49 on Nov 21, 2009 03:13 AM

Even if you have some air in the system, that would not explain the loss of coolant. Though, if when you filled it back up there was lots of air in the system, it could take a while for all the air to percolate to the highest point in the system, which would make it look as if the coolant level was dropping. How much coolant have you had to add after replacing the hose? Read More...

2001 Dodge Dakota Cooling Problems

Written by: tonie234 on Nov 20, 2009 02:10 PM

I recently change out the top hoses because there was a crack in middle section that has the radiator cap . Now I am going through a lot of anti freeze and am not seeing it leaking out any where . I thought maybe the problem was that I did not bleed the air out of the hose but am not sure if it will fix the problem . I have to re fill the resevior everytime I travel over 60 miles. ... Read More...

Dodge Dakota Engine and Underhood Questions

Re: 2001 Dodge Dakota running rough [fbjr55]

Written by: bpeebles on Oct 23, 2009 03:38 PM

Just wonder why I have not seen it in any of the manuals. The FACTORY shop manual clearly explains this (and many other) troubleshooting capabilities of your Dakota. *)The FACTORY shop manual has step-by-step instructions how to troubleshoot/isolate most problems. *)The FACTORY shop manual lists, diagrams and locates EVERY electricial connector in your ... Read More...

Re: 2001 Dodge Dakota running rough [fbjr55]

Written by: header1974 on Oct 23, 2009 06:01 AM

Not sure with that many codes. What is going on with acutal running of the truck? are there any mechanical issues you can notice? If not then I might think about disconnecting negative cable to battery and the reconnect 15 minutes later. It might reset itself which happen with my truck when I replaced the TPS. Did you try this when you replaced the carak and camshaft ... Read More...

Re: 2001 Dodge Dakota running rough [fbjr55]

Written by: srs_49 on Oct 23, 2009 03:27 AM

Cool. Just wonder why I have not seen it in any of the manuals Because they want you to bring the truck into the shop for a service visit and be able to bill you for it. Read More...

Re: 2001 Dodge Dakota running rough [bpeebles]

Written by: fbjr55 on Oct 22, 2009 06:14 PM

Thanks, however I am being told that there is a bad connection or computer. Currently I have trouble codes 352 351 357 and 1391. 1391 is loss of signal from crank or cam shaft sensor. Both of these have been replaced. In addition the truck has been blowing the fuse for the ASD relay. My funds have allready been exhausted in trying to fix this. My thought is if it is a wiring ... Read More...

Re: 2001 Dodge Dakota running rough [fbjr55]

Written by: bpeebles on Oct 08, 2009 06:16 PM

Dont you wish that mechanics only get paid IF THEY FIX IT? BTW, if you have had the very same sensors replaced several times... I hope you realize that you do not have to pay for any more than the 1st one. All Dealer parts are waranteed and if they have to be replaced again, the original part must have been bad so it is 'covered'. Personally, I cleaned the IAC . (Idle Air ... Read More...

2001 Dodge Dakota running rough

Written by: fbjr55 on Oct 08, 2009 03:09 PM

My 4.7 L 4X4 extended cab Dakota has been running rough for about 7 months. It idles rough and sometimes when you accellorate from idle the engine misses until it catches after a second or two. Most of the time it runs fine at speed, however occasionally it seems to get in a mode where it seems like it not firing on all cylinders. Usually when this happens if you stop ... Read More...

2000 Dodge Dakota Transmission shifting problems

2000 Dodge Dakota Transmission shifting problems

Written by: KyleFogel on Aug 27, 2009 00:12 AM

i have a 2000 dodge dakota 4.7L 4wd here is my problem -when shifting into drive there is a delay then hard shift, you can feel it shift -while driving when it goes to shift from 2nd to 3rd there is also a delay then hard shift -when going over 45 miles per hour there is a jumpy feeling like lightly taping on the breaks, almost like its jumping in and out of a shift. a coworker ... Read More...

Dodge Dakota Electrical Problems

tranny wiring harness short

Written by: davem33 on Jun 06, 2009 10:04 AM

My 2001 dakota 4x4 w/4.7 auto & OD gets the CEL, and gives codes 0720 & 0715, but when all is checked, the sensors are all good, so I expect a short in the harness between the TCM and Input/Output sensors. Dodge has now charged me over $800 and cannot seem to "find" the real problem. This failure results in no shifting out of 1st at all when in drive, with OD on or off, but ... Read More...