Symptom Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Symptom checks cannot be used properly unless problem occurs while vehicle is tested. To reduce diagnostic time, verify customer's complaint. Ensure steps in appropriate BASIC TESTING and TESTS W/CODES (if applicable) articles are performed.
- BASIC TESTING - 2.5L
- BASIC TESTING - 3.9L
- BASIC TESTING - 5.2L GASOLINE
- TESTS W/CODES - 2.5L
- TESTS W/CODES - 3.9L
- TESTS W/CODES - 5.2L GASOLINE
Visually inspect all systems before diagnosing a symptom. Symptoms available for diagnosis include following.
- No Start - Cold Engine
- No Start - Warm Engine
- Starts But Stalls
- Hard To Start - Cold Engine
- Erratic Idle Or Surging
- Backfiring
- Incorrect Idle Speed
- Hesitation - Acceleration
- Knocking
- Engine Misfire - All Conditions
- Insufficient Engine Power
- Poor Fuel Economy
- Excessive HC & CO