1996 Dakota with CEL codes p0300, p0301 thru p0306 all came in with in seconds of having run the motor for 2 mins after resetting the light. It has a v6 motor. The crank sensor was replaced not too long ago (less than a month) and the CEL has been on sence. What would be some things to check? It seems to drive nice.

 

Maybe its time for a tune up or the TPS sensor is causing your multi misfire codes.

 

Have a local parts store reset the CEL. If the problem resurfaces, pull the codes again andreplace the components which forced the illumination of the Check engine light.

 

What do the codes say is wrong?

 

lol i have my own code checker thing that connects up to a laptop...

I reset the light
reved the motor for 2 mins thrughout the power band and the CEL came on instantly

p0300 thru p0306

P0300- Multiple missfires detected
P0301- cylender one
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P0306- cylender six


the part that went bad was Crank Pos Sensor and i doubt the truck would even start w/o it. I know most ford's wont w/o that sensor. My buddy at the local dodge chrysler what ever dealer**** wants me to check the CPS and the cap rotor and such.

 

what im really looking for is the shop book with wiring and some diagnostics info... anyone have some?

 

check the distributor cap and rotor usually if its a spark plug or wire, only one will go out first, not all of them. Where did you buy the CPS? If it was a cheapo aftermarket it could be faulty. Also check the ignition coil, it could be in the verge of going bad.