1992 Dodge Dakota Consumer Discussions

Dodge Dakota Transmission Problems

proper overdrive use

Written by: 1lenny on May 30, 2008 08:54 PM

I have a 1992 dodge dakota with the neat little "overdrive off" swicth. What is the proper way to use this tranny around town, freeways and hills, with and without a laod. I have the 3.9 tranny. thanx for any help. btw. i have just aquired this well maintained truck. Read More...

Dodge Dakota Starting Problems

Re: 1992 dodge dakota inertia switch [dustyk]

Written by: mechman3 on Jul 21, 2007 08:07 PM

Is you truck a standard trans? Will the engine turn over at all? If not on my 95 theres a switch on the clutch rod under the dash. Read More...

Re: 1992 dodge dakota inertia switch [markswalk1]

Written by: dustyk on Mar 05, 2007 07:56 PM

Hmmm, I'm not familiar with a component like that on a Dakota. There is a Automatic Shutdown Relay that will cut off current to the fuel injectors, ignition coil, and oxygen sensor heater when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) senses certain conditions. This relay also has a fuse. Can you determine if you are getting ignition spark and fuel? Regards, Dusty Read More...

1992 dodge dakota inertia switch

Written by: markswalk1 on Mar 04, 2007 01:03 PM

1992 Dodge Dakota will not start. Does anyone know where the inertia switch is? Read More...

Dodge Dakota Engine and Underhood Questions

1992 dodge dakota stalling

Written by: junkman3 on Mar 01, 2007 05:08 PM

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Re: 1992 dodge dakota stalling [junkman3]

Written by: dustyk on Mar 01, 2007 05:08 PM

In this model year there are a number of things that could cause this problem. I have seen aftermarket tune up parts, such as distributor cap, rotor, and spark plug wires cause similar problems. Bad or worn spark plugs can also be a cause. I would recommend using only Mopar ignition and tune-up parts. A bad PCV valve can also cause this, especially in the winter time ... Read More...

1992 dodge dakota stalling

Written by: junkman3 on Feb 21, 2007 09:34 AM

i have a 1992 dodge dakota 4x4 with the v8 it will not run properly sometimes it will start right up and idles great but when i drive a little it dies then when i try to start it back up it doesnt always die though sometimes it does but it just wont take any gas it has also done this while driving ill be riding along at about 25 mph then it just stops accepting gas im pushing ... Read More...

Dodge Dakota: Problems & Solutions

Help: 1992 5.2 inconsistant starting

Written by: live77 on Nov 16, 2004 08:57 AM

I recently inherited a 1992 Dodge Dakota extended cab with the 5.2 V8 engine with 130,000 miles on it. Runs and drives great most of the time. My problem is ever now and then, maybe once every couple weeks it won’t start. If I wait a day or two it will start back up. When I say it won’t start it will crank over but not fire. Sometimes it might start but sputter for a second ... Read More...