'03 Dakota sputters, coughs,
3.9L 5-speed. Occasionally when pressing down on fuel, it will cough, sputter, and not go anywhere. I have found that by pushing in the clutch, turning it off, then restarting it I can then take off. Happens most often while leaving a stop sign. Have replaced a O2 sensor that was sending a code. Had it at the local Dodge dealer for 7 weeks. They found nothing, nor could they duplicate it. Happened to me going out the lot. Can't afford another truck right now, so I need to keep this one going for at least another year.
3.9L 5-speed. Occasionally when pressing down on fuel, it will cough, sputter, and not go anywhere. I have found that by pushing in the clutch, turning it off, then restarting it I can then take off. Happens most often while leaving a stop sign. Have replaced a O2 sensor that was sending a code. Had it at the local Dodge dealer for 7 weeks. They found nothing, nor could they duplicate it. Happened to me going out the lot. Can't afford another truck right now, so I need to keep this one going for at least another year.


