i'm the new person, name (handle) is Phunny - i just inherited a 1999 Dakota Sport from a friend that couldnt fix it and had to get it out of his driveway, not sure if i made a good move or not. Started looking for info on repairing and ran into this forum. I appreciate all the info i have gotten without being a member, yet looking at the benefits i will receive from being a member i couldnt resist joining this team of intelligent people. - great minds can accomplish more than a single one. So far i have been impresssed, thanks for accepting me

 

What seems to be wrong with the truck? Unless the tin worms have gotten carried away, everything is fixable. It might not be cheap but then again, you may be surprised.

 

Welcome to DF! Post your questions in the 2nd gen Dakota section.

 

thanks for answeing - i posted the question in the dakota 2nd gen, i thought this area was for introductions only. im learning! yet the following is what was posted elswhere

1999 Dodge Dakota Sport 5.2 l engine, (VIN 1B7GL22Y1X5304022) (Mechanic walked out on me). replaced PCM with Plug and Play from After Market (Flagship 1), installed new distributor with new Cam Sensor, have replaced Crank Sensor with one from Pick a part, (Salvage Yard). Have looked at forum suggested splice connection, didn't find any problem with splice at junction near injector 5, exchanged relays from fuel pump and shut down relay. I don't have Dodge Scanner. Starts momentarily with starting fluid, wont stay running. Seems to be fuel problem, how do I check injector timing? is the CTM communicating properly? No adjustment on Cam or Crank Sensors, How do I check them for proper operation?