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I'm having some possible vacuum leak trouble and I need to know if the Dakota transmission uses vacuum in any way - specifically if a hose is routed to the transmission that could have slipped off or rotted out. Thanks!

Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Dakota 3.9L V6 Automatic 4-speed 108,000 miles Religiously maintained Symptoms: Takes way too long to start when cool/cold. Hesitates when backing when brakes are engaged. Hesitates to almost a stall when accelerating when cool/cold. Late shifting when cool/cold with 3/4...

2000 Dodge Dakota 3.9L V6 - 108,000 miles Automatic transmission Parts already replaced: Spark plugs Ignition wires Distributor cap and rotor Throttle position sensor Transmission fluid and filter (dropped pan, NOT a flush) *This problem occurred BEFORE the parts above were replaced.* The...

1996 Dodge Neon 2.0L 4-cylinder Automatic Problem : The car overheated due to fan failure, and now it has oil in one cylinder (pulled spark plug and saw a lot of oil on the electrode end). The car has been running poorly after the overheating - specifically, it dies at intersections or when the...

2000 Dodge Dakota V6 3.9L Automatic I recently had a tire repaired at a local tire shop. Because I had a road hazard package, they offered to balance and rotate my tires for free. After lifting my truck, they informed me that my ball joints were going out and needed to be replaced, and they...

2000 Dodge Dakota V6 3.9L Automatic Problem : Even while the truck has great traction and is slowing at a normal rate, the ABS engages. The tires have very good tread and I am not aggressive with the brakes. Pulling the ABS fuse is not an option because it causes the speedometer to stop...

2000 Dodge Dakota V6 3.9L Automatic Problem : When the truck was purchased, it idled at ~1100RPM. Before parts replacements (see below), it began to idle jumping from a near stall at ~600RPM to ~700RPM. The truck hesitated on first acceleration and at stops (traffic light, stop sign). Normal...

Idle is low (~500RPM). Lope occurs around the first two accelerations (e.g. from apartment to stop light, and after light changes). The lope does not happen after driving for 15 minutes, but the low idle returns when put into park, even after long drives. The lope is best described as a complete...