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2003 Dodge Dakota 3.9-v6 loss of power


jdb0722
05-23-2012, 10:00 PM
4x4, Quad Cab, 78,000 miles. Any suggestions would be great. Had the transmission rebuilt, no help, had the governor sensor and solenoid replaced, no help. Had the muffler changed to a magnaflow, helped a little then changed the intake air system to a airaid system with throttle spacer, helped a little. Thinking about a performance chip, but so many out there don't know which one to get!!! Superchip, Gforce, Jet Line, etc etc etc... is it even worth getting a chip??? PLEASE HELP :shakehead

clutch492
08-04-2016, 05:58 PM
Might want to look at the catalytic converters to see if they are plugged. I have seen them fall apart inside and chunks of the honeycomb will get pushed back, by the exhaust flow, and block the exhaust. Hope this helps.

bellaCuba
08-04-2016, 06:12 PM
If you have loss of power, you need to repair the issue 1st. Adding a chip is only going to make things worse.

Start with basic checks or maintenance such as spark plugs, ignition wires, or look for pending codes in the system. Just because a check engine light is not on, doesn't necessarily mean there are no issues.

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