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11/06/2003
07:08:54

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I've never noticed that with my 98 rc auto.

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11/06/2003
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I have a 99 3.9 dak regular cab 2wd 5spd and I get hesitation at the same 2400 rpm. I have the ASP crank power pulley and it normally throws everything (compressor, alternator) off little. So its probably the PCM. It doesnt bother me that much. One thing that does it the whiplash from the power in the morning. That degrades after warming up. I would love to have that power throughout the day... well maybe not. It rained yesterday and I had no traction and I was in 2nd trying to ease on it. Anyone wanna trade bumper for my rollpan for the winter?lol Enjoy your trucks...



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11/12/2003
11:11:43

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Well it seems that a lot of people are having this problem ... and since I'm sure that DC monitors this forum for problems and solutions why aren't they doing anything about this yet.

By the way still having this problem ... Chrysler solution ... use better gas ... does not work.

2000 Quad Cab, 4x4 V6 5 Speed
Garth



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11/12/2003
11:26:00

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yeah... thats there solution to everything even though the manual and everything else they says use 87. LOL...



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12/09/2003
15:27:29

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UPDATE:

Anyone else have any luck getting this fixed. I have mine in for this again at the dealer. They replaced the crank sensor, but that hasn't solve the problem. Good thing is after 4 reports this is the first time that they admitted there is a problem, and didn't just say they can't replicate the problem. The dealer has been working with Dodge tech and sending them several computer readouts of the engine specs. I will let you know if anything new developes.

Josh



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4/20/2004
19:37:48

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hey i got 2000 qc w/ off idle hesitation,i didnt have it beofr but i adj- the tps from .65 to .70,relocated the iats,160 t-stat ,removed fan ,cold air intak,the most recent mods- are the tps and iats,but i didnt notice the hesitation after i did the tps,let me tell u what order so wher both on the same page ,i did the tps ,one day ran it and everything seemed fine ,next dayi did the iats, cleared the comp and idled it for awhil ,i snapped the throttle and notice a dead spot off idle then it revs-i know it wasnt ther befor ,it only doese it starting form idle ,i cant take it for a spin yet cause i broke my foot and its a stick so whil laying around i figured i get some stuff done,so im not shure if its cause the comp need to relearn or i made a problem ,my futer mods will be rerouting the maps sensor and upgrade the plugs,i hop someone can help me out



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4/20/2004
22:24:57

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Give it some miles and see if it's just the computer relearning everything... also that 160 thermo may give you trouble. It may throw a code for engine being too cold for too long. Usually 160 thermos are only recommended if you are supercharged or running nitrous (i think?). On anything else, they say to use a 180*F thermo.

Josh

Red 98 RC V6 2wd Single in/dual out exhaust (soon to be switched to a flowmaster 40 single in/dual out), Edelbrock 10" round air cleaner w/ K&N air filter, Autolite AP3923s, 180*F Thermostat, Ported V6 throttle body ...and much more to come!

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4/21/2004
11:59:47

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thnx josh
i guess its a waiting game for now,i havent any problems w/ the 160 t-stat it was the 1 st mod-i did and its been in ther for a bout 1 year ,maybe it cause i live in florida and the 160 t-state isnt really holdin the engin at 160 its more like 170 sometimes 180 depending on driving situations ,the only down fall of it is that i removed the clutch fan and the elect- fan kicks on around 200 when a/c is not in use and on at any temp when a/c in use,i dont wanna splice the wiring and put an aftermarket temp prob- to signal the fan,id like to find wher the sensor is for the fan to kick on and replace it w/ a 185 or so ,maybe u can help me locate the sensor and wher i can get diff temp sensor thats a direct fit or close to a direct fit



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4/21/2004
12:06:15

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hey can anyone
this wont be until my exh- starts to rott out but can u give me a heads up on what kind will benifit me the most ,i want a nice clean rumble mostly at higher rpm,and and low rumble around town ,plus i dont wanna it sound weak cause of the v-6,1 in 1 out would be good for me even just a muffler that direct fits onto the fact exh- thnx



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4/21/2004
13:50:16

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Most people seem to like the Dynomax 17748

Josh

Red 98 RC V6 2wd Single in/dual out exhaust (soon to be switched to a flowmaster 40 single in/dual out), Edelbrock 10" round air cleaner w/ K&N air filter, Autolite AP3923s, 180*F Thermostat, Ported V6 throttle body ...and much more to come!

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4/21/2004
14:41:55

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i don't have hesitation problems, i always insist on taking the
right of way in all traffic instances



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2/10/2006
20:08:21

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Has anyone hear anything new about the dakota hesitation issue - mine has evolved into violent stuttering between 1500-2000 rpm's AFTER the truck has warmed up for 10 minutes. I have a maual 99 V6 3.9 The problem then seems to get better after anotehr 15 minutes or so of driving, but the truck also surges and/or stalls at red lights during this time. Already had speed sensor/wires/exhaust replaced. this is driving me nuts!



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2/10/2006
23:23:29

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I had the same thing happen to a nissan i owned about 15 years ago. It would buck me around for about 15min until it got warmed up then it would be fine. I took it to numerous mechanics and didn't get it fixed for a couple of years. i replaced the distributor cap one day and the problem was corrected. All the money i wasted goin to repair shops and it was a faulty distributor cap.



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7/30/2008
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guys - had my 2003 3.9 auto in for a check engine light problem. after $800 and two trips, the light went out but now i am having the exact problem you guys described and i never ever had it before. has anybody found a way to fix this?

typical chrysler quality!



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7/30/2008
15:35:31

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If its 'typical chrysler quality' then why did you buy it? Not a way to endear yourself to this board...



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1/10/2009
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The coil packs on these have been a source of the stuttering problem.



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