Why does my check engine light go on intermittently?

Asked by Guru9DSZK2 Nov 06, 2020 at 01:00 PM about the 2000 Dodge Dakota Club Cab RWD

Question type: General

Hey truck guys try this one my 2000 Dakota
has just had major electrical work done
because it would crank but not fire after my
mechanic replaced distributor,plugs ,wires
and everything else necessary she purrs like a
kitten Now the issue after about 250 miles the
check engine light goes on I take it back to
him and the computer readout says misfire in
cylinders 1. 3. and 5 which is nuts because
she runs beautifully  This issue has reoccurred
numerous times and each time he clears the
codes I am good for a day or two or a week
then the light goes back on Same misfire code  
Any suggestions? Thanks

3 Answers

26,865

It may be a fuel delivery problem causing the misfire and the electrical components you replaced, although related, are not the cause. Have you noticed any backfires when this occurs?

3,390

Double check the spark plugs, if they dont seat properly it can cause a leak which may be creating the misfires

Your Answer:

Dakota

Looking for a Used Dakota in your area?

CarGurus has 488 nationwide Dakota listings starting at $2,900.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2000 Dodge Dakota

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Samantha Brown
    Reputation
    3,280
  • #2
    98DAK
    Reputation
    3,270
  • #3
    havoc_33
    Reputation
    2,190
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Dodge RAM 1500
65 Great Deals out of 1,574 listings starting at $1,200
Used Toyota Tacoma
2,079 Great Deals out of 51,339 listings starting at $4,995
Used Ford F-150
6,361 Great Deals out of 166,607 listings starting at $1,000
Used Ford Ranger
635 Great Deals out of 22,624 listings starting at $2,650
Used Dodge Durango
808 Great Deals out of 20,180 listings starting at $850
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4,160 Great Deals out of 116,689 listings starting at $2,295
Used GMC Sierra 1500
2,003 Great Deals out of 67,866 listings starting at $1,400
Used Nissan Frontier
824 Great Deals out of 22,531 listings starting at $2,799
Used Chevrolet S-10
186 listings starting at $2,984
Used Toyota Tundra
1,026 Great Deals out of 25,504 listings starting at $3,650
Used Dodge RAM 2500
47 Great Deals out of 988 listings starting at $3,150

Used Cars for Sale

2010 Dodge Dakota For Sale
5 Great Deals out of 29 listings starting at $6,995
2009 Dodge Dakota For Sale
17 listings starting at $5,500
2008 Dodge Dakota For Sale
40 listings starting at $4,968
2007 Dodge Dakota For Sale
42 listings starting at $4,490
2006 Dodge Dakota For Sale
66 listings starting at $3,954

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.