THE OFFICIAL 3rd Gen Dakota OT Thread
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Hi...just purchased my 3rd Dakota (1996/2002/ and now a 2005) and have come across an issue that I had not experienced before in any of my prior Daks. The Club Cab access door on the driver's side rattles pretty bad, mostly whenever I go over any small bumps or cracks on the street. I've had the truck for several days now, but that rattling was not noticeable when I test drove it. Since it was purchased from a private party, I can't go back and ask for anything. Have any of you come across this same issue and is there an easy fix for this condition? Any info you may provide will be appreciated.
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yeah, may want to make a thread, but to offer a little help, I will attempt...
Check the door hinge for vertical movement. if you open the door, and lift up on it, it shouldnt move. if it does, your hinge is probably the issue. if it doesnt, your latch may need some attention. try hitting it with some WD-40. it might not be clamping all the way down and rattling a little that way.
Check the door hinge for vertical movement. if you open the door, and lift up on it, it shouldnt move. if it does, your hinge is probably the issue. if it doesnt, your latch may need some attention. try hitting it with some WD-40. it might not be clamping all the way down and rattling a little that way.
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From: CLEVELAND, OHIO
Hi...just purchased my 3rd Dakota (1996/2002/ and now a 2005) and have come across an issue that I had not experienced before in any of my prior Daks. The Club Cab access door on the driver's side rattles pretty bad, mostly whenever I go over any small bumps or cracks on the street. I've had the truck for several days now, but that rattling was not noticeable when I test drove it. Since it was purchased from a private party, I can't go back and ask for anything. Have any of you come across this same issue and is there an easy fix for this condition? Any info you may provide will be appreciated.
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From: edmonton ab
Tuesdays been alright had an interview for a job this morning go for drug and alcohol testing next week and when i called the current employer for my job today he said i can have the day off YAY!!!!!!!
now if only i an get this damn air thingy to quit going off every five minutes and scaring the **** outta me it would be a great day 
< this about sums it up
now if only i an get this damn air thingy to quit going off every five minutes and scaring the **** outta me it would be a great day < this about sums it up
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From: Wesley Chapel, FL
Canadian Dakota you talking about those automatic air freshners? Those things bug the crap outta me too. I was at the office and I didnt know what the hell it was and didnt know where it was coming from lol.