Stalling problem driving me batty
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Stalling problem driving me batty
Truck is a 94 Dakota 3.9 with 220k miles. I’ve got a random stalling/no start issue that I cannot seem to pinpoint. When she runs, she runs perfect. Lately it’ll shut down randomly when driving or idling at a light. No CEL. Totally random. All gauges are normal. Will start right up after a stall most of the time. I’ve changed the idle air control valve... seemed better for a week or two then started acting up again. Have wiggled harnesses and cleaned electrical connections to no avail.
I don’t want to start throwing parts at it w/o some direction or help. Thanks a bunch all! BTW... my old moniker was soundguy. Deleted old email addy so can’t recover old PW.
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My 94 was doing the same thing. I changed the ignition switch and the coil at the same time...both purchased off Amazon.
Not sure which one was the fix. One thing I noticed was that after stalling the dash lights were still on.
Like $35 plus an hour of labor.
Not sure which one was the fix. One thing I noticed was that after stalling the dash lights were still on.
Like $35 plus an hour of labor.
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Thanks guys, it was the crankshaft positioning sensor. Talked it over with my mechanic and he suggested checking that first. Come to find out, it had a crack in it so moisture was getting in. We also changed the coil because of a low reading. I changed the IAC out a couple months ago. Old one was carboned up but that wasn’t the problem. Been driving it with no problems yet. Thanks again for your replies!