1993 Dodge Dakota Consumer Discussions

Dodge Dakota throttle position sensor

Transmission Shifting Problems

Written by: babfb on Dec 24, 2007 01:09 PM

My 1993 Dodge Dakota 3.9 L has periodic shifting problems. Sometimes takes a long time to change to 3rd gear, and rarely go to Overdrive. According to some of the posts I have read it appears to be the "Throttle Position Sensor" (TPS). Could this be my problem? Read More...

Dodge Dakota Owners - Meet the Members

1993 Dodge Dakota with a few problems

Written by: rolandtignor on Dec 07, 2007 00:06 PM

I've been searching for years and years for answers to these questions. When taking off from the house down the road I put my foot on the gas pedal and the truck rpms rev up real high and it doesn't change gears until I let off of the gas pedal. Then it shifts into gear. This happens all the way down the road going up to 70mph. Also, my cruise control doesn't work. I checked ... Read More...

Dodge Dakota Starting Problems

starting problems

Written by: jandavg on Jun 30, 2007 08:16 PM

I have a dodge dakota 1993 3.9 litre. I had a problem starting it so replaced the coil, distributor and rotor..I then put gas in the throttle body and it started. I drove it a few days and had no problem, but today it wouldn't start again even with adding fuel again. Please before I take it to a gargage can anyone suggest what I could try. Thanks in advance Janet Read More...

Dodge Dakota Owners - Meet the Members

New here

Written by: spillingvoid on Jun 09, 2006 08:40 AM

Hey guys, joined last year but haven't been able to post much. I have a 1993 dodge dakota le club cab with a 318 and a 5 speed standard transmission. The engine is a transplant and has dual 2 1/4 inch exaust from the manifold to the end exiting to the sides at 45 degrees. I'm currently painting it and getting rid of the dents(got ran into last week). I'm also building a ... Read More...

Dodge Dakota: Problems & Solutions

engine noise (baffling me)

Written by: dave1961 on Feb 25, 2006 00:05 PM

I have a 1993 dakota with a 3.9(2nd gen engine) I hear valve train clatter almost all the time .since creasting the 100,000 mile mark : (sort of like marbles tapping together ) it runs fine but I would like to know the cause ? .It has 186,000 miles on it would replacing the valve train stop the noise or a specific part maybe ? I changed the timming chain and gears(gen 2 ... Read More...

dakota dilemma

Written by: dodgebrat on Jan 19, 2006 07:30 PM

I have a 1993 dodge dakota and I have a problem with it. Whenever I turn the key to the on position it will instantly pop the auto shutoff fusable link. I have replaced the computer and the coil on the truck and have narrowed it down to a possible dead short in the wiring. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Read More...

BLOWER MOTOR ON DODGE DAKOTA

Written by: tmac2006 on Dec 30, 2005 06:22 AM

i have a 1993 dodge dakota, and when i turn on the defroster/or heat..nothing comes out all i here is a clicking sound..but no air.... i have checked the fuses and they are good. I just wanted to know is it something i can do or do i have to take it to a mechanic. i am somewhat mechanically incline..so if someone can help me..please do so. thanks.. Read More...

Re: 1993 Dakota 2.5, dies on highway at 55mph,no start [dunn4]

Written by: carhelpme2 on Dec 17, 2005 07:22 AM

i have a dodge ram 89 model truck that has the same problem as your truck, can not get truck to fire. did you ever find what your problem was Read More...

Dodge Dakota Owners - Meet the Members

Re: This Topic Is For... [bonnie_rick]

Written by: jneal on Oct 29, 2005 05:39 PM

Hello everyone. Just a bit about me.....60 yrs old, retired from Public Safety/EMS, married w/1 child and 1 grandchild. Long-time Dodge truck owner and currently own a 1993 Dakota SLT 2x4, CC.3.9 V-6,auto w/125K on odometer.Never any major problems with it. Just took delivery on '06 Dakota QC SLT 2x4, 4.7L,Auto,LSD w/just about everything except heated seats..not ... Read More...

Dodge Dakota: Problems & Solutions

1993 DODGE DAKOTA

Written by: wgates on Aug 22, 2005 09:45 AM

MY TRUCK CUTOFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. REPLACED TIMING GEAR AND CHAIN. IT TRIES TO HIT BUT WILL NOT RUN. ANY SUGGESTIONS? Read More...