SOURCE: 1995 Dodge Dakota Pick up
go to Didgeforums.com.
I had a similiar problem, found the solution there. It was the wiring harnes on the drivers side under the hood, just above the wheel well. there are a cluster of wires in a bundle. I unpacked the bundle carefuly and sure enough the were two or three wires all coroded, had wite powder from corosion. repaired the connections and bingo. I posted details at dodgeforums.com. browse around there. I posted pictures as well. this is a common problem.
SOURCE: Backfire loss of power
I would figure that it's the brain. I have had to replace mine 2 times. It backfires and misses and stalls and sometimes runs great. You can also check to see if the conections to the brain are all firmly attached. I guess it is aproblem with this year of dakota and brains ar hard to find.
SOURCE: 2000 dakota 4.7 v-8 codes p0300 p0303 p0304 p0307
Catalytic converters on the Dakota's were a recall issue from 1999-2003 models.
I had a 99 and a 2001 and had the same problem on both.(3 times on the 99 and once on the 01)
You should also check the speed sensor on the rear axle.
The neutral safety switch and the EGR valve.
If I were you,I would start with the Cat and EGR,then check the other stuff if you still have issues.
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SOURCE: 1997 DODGE RAM 1500 360 VERY LOW IDLE
I think you have ruled out the engine with all the parts you have replace. The transmission torque convertor is in lock up mode all the time. The engine is having to hard of a time to stay at the normal idle. The over drive clutches and soleniod are most likely damaged in the transmission.
I think you should take the vehicle to a trasnmission shop , The can check the torque convetror soleniods and pressure control soleniod.
The oil light coming on bothers me. I know you have the rebuilt engine in the vehicle but I think the oil pump in the engine is starting to go out or could be weak. The lower bearings connected to the crank shaft might be starting to leak. Have the oil pressure checked .
SOURCE: 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9 gas v8 engine. Lost Fire,
you have pcm problems or ASD relay problems.they both control the fuel and ignition.
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Spray carb spray down the intake while the engine is running.
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