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shifting stops when critically low on gas
I have a 1999 Dodge Dakota. It is a V6, 3.9 Liter, auto transmission. I have a weird problem that no one has been able to answer for me.
HOW I CAME TO REALIZE THE PROBLEM:
One day I was driving ...
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1997 Dodge Grand Caravan not starting, mystery wires?
1997 Dodge GC with 180k miles, has been sitting for maybe 6 months after being driven a little, and now it won't start. cranks fine, all electronics work, but doesn't fire. I checked there is fuel ...
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when i start my 1500 dodge ram rpm goes up and down in morning
When I start my Dodge Ram 1500 in the morning, the RPM goes up and down for about 4 times from 1000 to 2000 and it sounds like the truck is gonna shut off. It also has a check engine light on. Just ...
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One brake light not working - 2001 Dodge Durango
I have a 2001 Dodge Durango, and the passenger-side brake light will not work, even after replacing the bulb.
The bulb that I replaced was obviously burned out. I double-checked the new bulb, and it ...
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Tail light is intermittently out on Dodge Caravan
I have a 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. A couple of days ago, the right turn signal started flashing rapidly when turned on to indicate a burned out bulb. I checked and found the right tail light was ...
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1993 Dodge Stealth Clutch Pedal Flat On The Floor
I have a 1993 Dodge Stealth that had not been driven for the past 4 years. Recently I have the need for the car and was trying to get it running. I was able to start the engine (got a new battery) ...
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When looking at a transmission, how can I know if there is a LSD?
How can I know if there is an LSD installed on a transmission from a Dodge Neon 2003? For what indicators should I look for?.
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94' Dodge Spirit 3.0l v6 Throttle position sensor over 4.96V
I pulled up the codes from my 94 spirit that's been running sluggish and unresponsive lately. I got a 24* Throttle position sensor over 4.96V. I put a new TPS in and I'm still getting this code. Do I ...
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Heater not getting very hot
I have a 1999 Dodge Dakota. Early in the spring I had to have my heater core replaced. Now it is starting to get cold outside. When I run my heater it is getting luke warm at best. Before the ...
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Cruise control not working
I have a 1999 Dodge Dakota. Roughly a month ago my cruise control stopped working. When I turn on the cruise control I get the light showing that it is on. However, when I try to engage/set the ...
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2000 Dodge Intrepid electrical problem
I accidently let the battery power cable touch the frame of the car and it sparked. Now my car does not light up dashboard or anything type of power. I tried jumping the car and still no sin of life. ...
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How to prevent a car from boosting?
Considering a turbo car. The specific model is a Dodge Caliber SRT 2008, but I'd prefer a more generic answer.
How can one prevent the car from boosting while still having a car that can be driven ...
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Is it harmful to drive at high rpms
Does driving at high RPMs (3000-3500) in a manual transmission car cause any extra wear and tear to any mechanical parts? It obviously hurts gas mileage, but does it hurt anything else?
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Huge puddle of water under car
I parked my Dodge Viper after driving for about two hours. Half an hour later I noticed a huge puddle under the engine, on the passenger side.
I am pretty sure it was water since it was thin, ...
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Will brake dust corrode my wheels?
I've had my car for 1 month and 2,000 miles now and my wheels, which were once very shiny chrome, now look like I painted them gray because the brake dust is so bad.
First of all, is brake dust ...
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Which oil grade and kind should I use on a sport car that does amateur drag?
The car is a Dodge Neon SRT-4 with about 81,000 miles that is used for amateur occasional drag.
What grade and type of oil would be the best to improve my performance while still preserving the ...
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Fan switch not working
On my 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, my fan switch only has 2 modes now: off and high. On the low and medium settings the fan turns off. Do I just need to replace the switch or is there more to it than that?
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Why would the steering be intermittently very heavy in a 2001 Dodge Caravan?
The steering wheel is very hard to turn immediately after starting the van when the engine is cold. This only happens intermittently (maybe 1 out of 30 times) After a few seconds it becomes easy to ...
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What do battery numbers mean? E.g., 26R-5N
I went to Walmart and put my car's information (2000 Dodge Neon) into the electronic battery selector, and it told me to purchase a 26R-5N battery (which matches my current battery).
However, what do ...
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2000 Dodge Neon flooding problem
This is a very common problem with Dodge Neon cars. They flood in the back seats big time. I had this problem with 1998 Dode Neon (manual), then bough 2000 Neon. Inititially it did not flood at all ...
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Remote autostart suggestion
I'm looking for an inexpensive autostart. Preferably something that can be installed easily without service help. Winter temperature is usually 5-15F during the day. I need a long-range autostart, ...
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How To Tell if a Pulley Not Attached to the Engine Is Bad
I have a pulley that I removed from my car. I probably should have done some more research before I actually removed the pulley. How can I tell if that pulley is in fact bad?
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Weird Noise from Front Right Wheel when driving between 90kmph and 105kmph
I am driving a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. The noise started happening after I had a bump to the curb on a snowy day early this year. The right wheel bumped to the curb during a left turn. The damage ...
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Someone stole the taillights from my 1997 Dakota 4x4? [closed]
Apart from the trouble that bored teenagers can cause, why would someone steal these taillights? They were careful enough to pop them out and leave the bulbs and wires intact. I checked online and ...
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Crate motor for 2004 Dodge Neon
I'm looking for a good source to get a crate motor. I've tried some google searches but only found motors with high milage on them. I'm trying to decide on getting a crate or just rebuilidng existing ...
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2005 Dodge Ram: easy way to diagnose code P0420?
My truck is reporting a code P0420, which apparently is "Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)" which can either be the catalytic converter or the rear O2 sensor. The code came on at ...
