2002 Dodge Dakota: misfire or rough idle

Filed Feb 7, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 28,024 miles · NE

The "security light" on dash was flashing and when it is on the headlights go off and dash lights goes dark and turn signals/brake lights comes on. When security light is off the headlights goes on the dash lights are on and turn/brakes lights goes off. This security light ( on dash) will flash on and off every second or will go on solid - if on solid headlights, dash lights will be off - dome light on and turn/brake lights on. This will happen until vehicle is warmed up to 20 degrees ambient temp. The problem is with the "TCM module" on this vehicle. It does not effect the engine or drive train only the lights ! You can be driving when this happens ! People will thing you are an emergency vehicle or crazy ! This vehicle does not have a "chip" in the keys only a remote keyless entry that is separate from the ignition key...updated 02-28-14 *bf. The consumer stated the security came on and the headlights went off. The vehicle did not die, or misfire. Updated 04/01/14

Filed Jun 22, 2013 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · FL

Vehicle starts to misfire at any RPM will not start,I am a certified tech,coil new,crank sensor new,voltage reading at coil 10.49v on PCM side good bright pulse and consistent. In 1977 dodge was informed not to install asd relay inside computer housing and to make it accessible to replacement. I have an issue with their defiance to do so. It is causing a concern issue of multiple no start conditions where other techs wind up replacing the computers unnecessarily,and in most cases over heat on hot days.after replacing a variety of parts due to lack of testing procedure information and access to malfunctioning relay. The computer is all that is left. All other equipment is in normal operation.fuel pressure is 45psi and good flow.all gauges read normal and no computer codes present.

Filed Apr 18, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · 24,800 miles · TX

My 2002 dodge dakota sxt club cab has been in for service on 2/14/05, 2/23/05, 3/12/05, 3/26/05 and 4/9/05 for misfiring. It has had 3 fuel injectors 2, 3, and 4 replaced because they were leaking, and all the spark plugs replaced every time it has gone into service. To date, 4/18/05, the vehicle was still misfiring. On each occasion, the engine light came on, and each time, the dealership stated it was the same problem. I have had the dealership at my expense to flush the fuel injector system, and have had service automatic transmission. I have also had the dealership , under warranty, to replace a failing master cylinder on 1/26/05. I anticipate I will be back at the dealership sometime this weekend, as I am sure the engine light will come on again.

Filed Apr 7, 2004 · Engine · FL

Vehicle miss misfire dand stallled while driving at any speed.

Filed Nov 7, 2002 · Engine · MN

Vehicle has a very rough idle and constantly stalls without warning while driving. The dealer has not been able to determine cause of problem. Ts