i need help.

Asked by Dalton Dec 07, 2014 at 11:52 AM about the 1997 Dodge Dakota Sport 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i have a 1997 dodge dakota sport v6 magnum and i try starting the engine it tries to pick up but it wont and i have to get in and hold the gas pedal down a bit until it able to idle on its own

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mikeatpriestlake answered 10 years ago

When was the last time you had a tune up and fuel filter. If these are up to date, have your fuel pressure checked.

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