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Computer: Engine Control Unit. It regulates all the aspects related to the engine's proper functioning.
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Computer doesnt match keys

2007 Dodge Dakota Pick up 125000 miles
Has new computer and will not match with keys. Has had new keys made for it and it wont match. Idk what to do to fix this.
Buddy from United States 3 years ago  
BU
1 report 

Error code P1745

2008 Dodge Dakota 160000 miles
My Dakota indicates error code P1745 and repair transmission. There is nothing damaged but the error codes are still there. I've already changed the solenoid's box and pressure solenoids but it remains the same. If I remove the code error, every time I turn to second gear, it appears back again.
one from United States 11 years ago  
ON
4 reports 
winny57 from United States 11 years ago
I have your same problem as well as code errors P0733 and P0755 and have been adviced to programme the computer PCM back again.
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Code read "sum error"

2003 Dodge Dakota PCM 240000 miles
Think it is PCM but do not know which fuse/relay it is. None are listed as PCM in my truck.
Grid from United States 2 years ago  
GR
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Grid from United States 2 years ago
I disconnected battery for 30 mins after touching cables to each other to drain capacitor of power but still no improvement in truck
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P0175, P0300, P0308, P0406, P0138, P0038,

2005 Dodge Dakota 4x4 sport 4.7 224164 miles
It has a miss and I can’t find it it’s got all new plugs and coil packs
Herbie from United States 2 years ago  
HE
1 report 
Herbie from United States 2 years ago
Still not fixed yet .
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Idle issue, stalling

2002 Dodge Dakota ' Dakota 4.7L 165000 miles
I bought this truck 2 yrs ago and it has a problem idling, its rough and stays around 600 rpm but then drops to 350. Everytime i stop at lights or signs, is falls to 350 and then comes back up to 600. But sometimes it stalls out after revving. I Cleaned my throttle body, and cleaned IACV. What else can be done to resolve this problem?
Bad IACV sensor?
Bad pcm/ecu?
Bad throttle body?
Fuel injectors/pump?
Rolly from Canada 10 years ago  
RO
8 reports 
bobb from United States 5 years ago
I'm having the same problem as above What is the ancwer
Patrick47331 from United States 3 years ago
The intake valley pan is sucking air
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No power at obd2 port

2007 Dodge Dakota 4.7L v8 193000 miles
First thought was replace the fuse but there is no fuse labeled obd2 or diagnostic port or plug. I checked the cigarette lighter fuse it was fine.
Bonerific8787 from United States a year ago  
BO
4 reports 
Kiel$ from United States 4 months ago
I have the same problem with my OBD port. None of the fuses in the fuse box under the hood are bad. Is there another box somewhere or an inline fuse somewhere
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Steering and paint

2007 Dodge Dakota 90000 miles
My Dodge Dakota 2007 is having steering failures. The pump sends a good pressure but, when connecting the hoses to the box, the steering makes a sound and it remains hard. It is really worrying me as the gearbox was renewed after 40000 km, and also because corrosion bubbles are appearing in the painting. Even more, the computer sometimes fails as if there were a problem in the spark plugs.
Sebby from United States 11 years ago  
SE
3 reports 

Not starting

2001 Dodge Dakota Dodge Dakota 117789 miles
my engine got too hot and while it was overheating when I pulled over, it made a loud noise and then stopped when I plugged when I let it pull down and turn it back on now it won’t start. It turned over, but it won’t like there’s no spark to it. I plugged in the obd reader and it said p0601 code PCM issue.
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Lolo from United States 2 years ago  
LO
1 report 

no lights on cluster and would turn over

2001 Dodge Dakota 4 door,3.9L 2000000000 miles
Ok on 01 Dodge Dakota it shut off and no bus appeared in the odometer so I got new ECU and I found melted wires on the transmission plug so I put liquid tape on them let dry I turn the key on I heard very fast clicking so turned key off look around didn't see anything off so I proceeded to turn key back on this time the cluster blow a transistor so I went and go one put it in turn key on everything had power in side light radio,fan but the check engine light didn't come on and it wouldn't turn over like it was before the cluster burned so I checked out side fuse box couldn't find b… Read complete
droneman from United States 2 years ago  
DR
2 reports 

ECU won't communicate

2000 Dodge Dakota Sport Quadcab 2.9L V6 118000 miles
ECU will not communicate with emissions testing computer, resulting in a test failure. Parker Automotive says the ECU works just fine and communicates with all three of their diagnostic tools.
Keith from United States 3 years ago  
KE

No bus crank with no start

2001 Dodge Dakota 4 door 4.7 2wd 175000 miles
With key on cluster shows no fuel level and no bus on the odometer. Began checking all sensors one by one as well as adding several ground straps after finding the truck only had one installed after a recently installed reman motor I think I have it narrowed down to the pcm just wanna make sure before I order one
Jmcm7276 from United States 3 years ago  
JM
6 reports 

All warning indicators lit, dash is dead.

1997 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab V6 Mag 2wd 169935 miles
Hello all, This is my first posting. I hope someone can give me an idea of what to do, or what to replace to fix this thing. Also with all these problems is it safe to drive, or not. I have an 82 yr old mom that is missing doctors' appointments because of this. I have cleaned all accessible grounding points, tie-wrapped down the 3 connectors of the VERY recently installed PCM, I have been trying suggested fixes found on this blog but nothing has worked. Issues became visible when the truck began to stall, at very inopportune times. Crossing intersections, on the freeway, or just idling. BTW, I… Read complete
Clay from United States 6 years ago  
CL
2 reports 

Asd relay not getting voltage

2000 Dodge Dakota R/t 5.9l club can 2 door 2wd 284000 miles
The other day my dash went out. Got it home and pulled up the asd not getting voltage from pcm code. I want to test the outgoing wire from pcm to add relay but can't find the pin connection or wire color on the pcm. Want to test before I buy a new pcm.
Tyler m from United States 8 years ago  
TY
3 reports 

Dies when idles too long and just shuts off occasionally

2000 Dodge Dakota 200 Dodge Dakota sport 4.7 25586 miles
My 2000 Dodge Dakota if I'm sitting with it idling too long like drive up at bank or McDonald's or whatever it dies sometimes it'll start right back up sometimes it won't I then either let it sit or I have to unplug the computer under the hood ND and disconnect the negative side of the battery​ this problem also occurs while driving down the road I got a code of p0700 off the truck but when it shuts off the mileage space says NO BUS please help
Bigdawg1978 from United States 9 years ago  
BI
4 reports 
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