Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L VIN X FI (1989): Powertrain Management

Also for this vehicle: Dakota 2WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC (1990), Dakota 2WD L4-153 2.5L VIN K FI (1989), Dakota 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P (2001), Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L (1987), Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996), Dakota 2WD V6-3.7L (2009), Dakota 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997), Dakota 2WD V8-318 5.2L (1991), Dakota 2WD V8-318 5.2L Magnum (1995), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L (2008), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2001), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007), Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998), Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000), Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L (1990), Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996), Dakota 4WD V6-3.7L (2008), Dakota 4WD V6-3.7L VIN K (2005), Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997), Dakota 4WD V8-318 5.2L (1991), Dakota 4WD V8-318 5.2L Magnum (1995), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L (2009), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2008), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2007), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007), Dakota 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998), Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (2002), Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2001), Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002), Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (2001), Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2002), Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2001), Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998), Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999).

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1. 01Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
2. 02Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
3. 03MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
4. 04Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
5. 05Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
   • Relays and Modules - Powertrain Management23 pages

     • Relays and Modules - Computers and Control Systems18 pages

       • Body Control Module › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
       • Powertrain Control Module <--> [Engine Control Module] › Component Information13 pages

         • Technical Service Bulletins4 pages

           • Customer Interest for Powertrain Control Module: › 183490 › Dec › 90 › PCM - Cold Engine Driveway Stall Condition2
           • All Technical Service Bulletins for Powertrain Control Module: › 183490 › Dec › 90 › PCM - Cold Engine Driveway Stall Condition2
         • Locations › Component Locations2
         • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2345
         • Description and Operation › General Operation2
       • Automatic Shut Down (ASD) Relay <--> [Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System)] › Component Information › Locations › Component Locations2
       • Polarity Protection Relay, ECM › Component Information › Locations
     • Relays and Modules - Fuel Delivery and Air Induction3 pages

       • Fuel Pump Relay › Component Information › Locations
       • Automatic Shut Down (ASD) Relay <--> [Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System)] › Component Information › Locations › Component Locations2
     • Relays and Modules - Ignition System › Ignition Control Module › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
   • Sensors and Switches - Powertrain Management50 pages

     • Sensors and Switches - Computers and Control Systems29 pages

       • Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
       • Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Specifications23
       • Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
       • Ignition Hall Effect Sensor › Component Information › Locations2
       • Intake Air Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Specifications
       • Manifold Pressure/Vacuum Sensor › Component Information3 pages

         • Specifications
         • Locations › Component Locations2
       • Oxygen Sensor › Component Information3 pages

         • Locations
         • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
       • Throttle Body Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Specifications234
       • Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information5 pages

         • Technical Service Bulletins › EFI Diagnosis - Manual Revision, TPS Volts High23
         • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
       • Distance Sensor <--> [Vehicle Speed Sensor] › Component Information4 pages

         • Locations › Manual Transmission2
         • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
     • Sensors and Switches - Fuel Delivery and Air Induction9 pages

       • Throttle Body Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Specifications234
       • Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information5 pages

         • Technical Service Bulletins › EFI Diagnosis - Manual Revision, TPS Volts High23
         • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
     • Sensors and Switches - Ignition System12 pages

       • Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
       • Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
       • Hall Effect Sensor, Ignition › Component Information › Locations23
       • Ignition Hall Effect Sensor › Component Information › Locations2
       • Ignition Switch › Component Information › Locations23
   • Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks15 pages

     • Fuel Pressure › System Information › Specifications2
     • Air/Fuel Mixture › System Information › Adjustments
     • Idle Speed › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages

       • Customer Interest for Idle Speed: › 211390 › Apr › 90 › A/T - A500/A998/A999, Harsh Engagement2
       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Idle Speed: › 211390 › Apr › 90 › A/T - A500/A998/A999, Harsh Engagement2
     • Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair
     • Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications
     • Ignition Timing2 pages

       • Number One Cylinder › Component Information › Locations
       • Timing Marks and Indicators › System Information › Diagrams
     • Distributor, Ignition › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Spark Plug › Component Information › Specifications
     • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications
     • Valve Clearance › System Information › Adjustments
   • Computers and Control Systems101 pages

     • Intake Air Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Specifications
     • Body Control Module › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
     • Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
     • Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Specifications23
     • Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
     • Data Link Connector › Component Information › Locations2
     • Powertrain Control Module <--> [Engine Control Module] › Component Information13 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins4 pages

         • Customer Interest for Powertrain Control Module: › 183490 › Dec › 90 › PCM - Cold Engine Driveway Stall Condition2
         • All Technical Service Bulletins for Powertrain Control Module: › 183490 › Dec › 90 › PCM - Cold Engine Driveway Stall Condition2
       • Locations › Component Locations2
       • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2345
       • Description and Operation › General Operation2
     • Ignition Hall Effect Sensor › Component Information › Locations2
     • Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Electronic › Component Information › Specifications234
     • Automatic Shut Down (ASD) Relay <--> [Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System)] › Component Information › Locations › Component Locations2
     • Check Engine Lamp <--> [Malfunction Indicator Lamp] › Component Information › Description and Operation
     • Manifold Pressure/Vacuum Sensor › Component Information3 pages

       • Specifications
       • Locations › Component Locations2
     • Oxygen Sensor › Component Information3 pages

       • Locations
       • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
     • Relays and Modules - Computers and Control Systems18 pages

       • Body Control Module › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
       • Powertrain Control Module <--> [Engine Control Module] › Component Information13 pages

         • Technical Service Bulletins4 pages

           • Customer Interest for Powertrain Control Module: › 183490 › Dec › 90 › PCM - Cold Engine Driveway Stall Condition2
           • All Technical Service Bulletins for Powertrain Control Module: › 183490 › Dec › 90 › PCM - Cold Engine Driveway Stall Condition2
         • Locations › Component Locations2
         • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2345
         • Description and Operation › General Operation2
       • Automatic Shut Down (ASD) Relay <--> [Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System)] › Component Information › Locations › Component Locations2
       • Polarity Protection Relay, ECM › Component Information › Locations
     • Polarity Protection Relay, ECM › Component Information › Locations
     • Sensors and Switches - Computers and Control Systems29 pages

       • Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
       • Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Specifications23
       • Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
       • Ignition Hall Effect Sensor › Component Information › Locations2
       • Intake Air Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Specifications
       • Manifold Pressure/Vacuum Sensor › Component Information3 pages

         • Specifications
         • Locations › Component Locations2
       • Oxygen Sensor › Component Information3 pages

         • Locations
         • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
       • Throttle Body Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Specifications234
       • Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information5 pages

         • Technical Service Bulletins › EFI Diagnosis - Manual Revision, TPS Volts High23
         • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
       • Distance Sensor <--> [Vehicle Speed Sensor] › Component Information4 pages

         • Locations › Manual Transmission2
         • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
     • Throttle Body Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Specifications234
     • Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information5 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › EFI Diagnosis - Manual Revision, TPS Volts High23
       • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
     • Distance Sensor <--> [Vehicle Speed Sensor] › Component Information4 pages

       • Locations › Manual Transmission2
       • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
   • Emission Control Systems19 pages

     • Air Injection2 pages

       • Air Injection Vacuum Control Solenoid Valve › Component Information › Locations
       • Air Injection Pump › Component Information › Specifications
     • Catalytic Converter › Component Information › Service Precautions › Customer Safety Information23
     • Emissions Maintenance Light › Component Information › Locations234
     • Evaporative Emissions System3 pages

       • Canister Purge Solenoid › Component Information › Locations2
       • Evaporative Emission Control Canister › Component Information › Locations
     • Exhaust Gas Recirculation2 pages

       • EGR Control Valve <--> [EGR Control Solenoid] › Component Information › Locations
       • EGR Valve › Component Information › Locations
     • Fillpipe Restrictor › Component Information › Description and Operation
     • Positive Crankcase Ventilation › Component Information › Description and Operation23
     • Heated Inlet Air System <--> [Thermostatic Air Cleaner] › Thermostatic Air Cleaner Vacuum Switch › Component Information › Locations
   • Fuel Delivery and Air Induction76 pages

     • Fuel Pressure › System Information › Specifications2
     • Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair
     • Idle Speed › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages

       • Customer Interest for Idle Speed: › 211390 › Apr › 90 › A/T - A500/A998/A999, Harsh Engagement2
       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Idle Speed: › 211390 › Apr › 90 › A/T - A500/A998/A999, Harsh Engagement2
     • Air/Fuel Mixture › System Information › Adjustments
     • Fillpipe Restrictor › Component Information › Description and Operation
     • Fuel › Component Information › Specifications
     • Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair
     • Fuel Injector › Component Information7 pages

       • Locations234
       • Service and Repair › Fuel Injector Cleaning Procedure23
     • Fuel Pressure Regulator › Component Information › Locations234
     • Fuel Pump3 pages

       • Fuel Pressure › System Information › Specifications2
       • Fuel Pump Relay › Component Information › Locations
     • Fuel Reservoir › Component Information › Description and Operation
     • Fuel Return Line › Component Information › Description and Operation234
     • Fuel Supply Line › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages

       • Customer Interest for Fuel Supply Line: › 140289 › Oct › 89 › Engine - No Start/Surge or Hesitation2
       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Fuel Supply Line: › 140289 › Oct › 89 › Engine - No Start/Surge or Hesitation2
     • Fuel Tank11 pages

       • Fuel Filler Hose › Component Information › Locations
       • Fuel Gauge Sender › Component Information › Locations2345678
       • Fuel Tank Pressure Release Valve › Component Information › Locations2
     • Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Electronic › Component Information › Specifications234
     • Automatic Shut Down (ASD) Relay <--> [Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System)] › Component Information › Locations › Component Locations2
     • Relays and Modules - Fuel Delivery and Air Induction3 pages

       • Fuel Pump Relay › Component Information › Locations
       • Automatic Shut Down (ASD) Relay <--> [Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System)] › Component Information › Locations › Component Locations2
     • Rollover Valve, Fuel Tank › Component Information › Locations2
     • Sensors and Switches - Fuel Delivery and Air Induction9 pages

       • Throttle Body Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Specifications234
       • Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information5 pages

         • Technical Service Bulletins › EFI Diagnosis - Manual Revision, TPS Volts High23
         • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
     • Throttle Body › Throttle Body Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Specifications234
     • Throttle Cable/Linkage › Component Information › Service and Repair2
     • Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information5 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › EFI Diagnosis - Manual Revision, TPS Volts High23
       • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
   • Ignition System31 pages

     • Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications
     • Ignition Timing2 pages

       • Number One Cylinder › Component Information › Locations
       • Timing Marks and Indicators › System Information › Diagrams
     • Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
     • Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
     • Distributor, Ignition › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Hall Effect Sensor, Ignition › Component Information › Locations23
     • Ignition Coil › Component Information › Specifications23
     • Ignition Control Module › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
     • Relays and Modules - Ignition System › Ignition Control Module › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
     • Sensors and Switches - Ignition System12 pages

       • Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
       • Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
       • Hall Effect Sensor, Ignition › Component Information › Locations23
       • Ignition Hall Effect Sensor › Component Information › Locations2
       • Ignition Switch › Component Information › Locations23
     • Spark Plug › Component Information › Specifications
   • Transmission Control Systems22 pages

     • Actuators and Solenoids - Transmission and Drivetrain13 pages

       • Actuators and Solenoids - A/T5 pages

         • Overdrive Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations
         • Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information4 pages

           • Locations
           • Testing and Inspection › A500/A518 4-Speed23
       • Actuators and Solenoids - Transfer Case › Transfer Case Actuator › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages

         • Customer Interest for Transfer Case Actuator: › 212092 › Dec › 92 › Transfer Case - 4WD Indicator Lamp Stays ON/Ignition ON234
         • All Technical Service Bulletins for Transfer Case Actuator: › 212092 › Dec › 92 › Transfer Case - 4WD Indicator Lamp Stays ON/Ignition ON234
     • Lamps and Indicators - Transmission and Drivetrain › Lamps and Indicators - Transfer Case › Four Wheel Drive Indicator Lamp › Component Information4 pages

       • Locations
       • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions23
     • Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain › Sensors and Switches - A/T5 pages

       • Overdrive Switch, A/T › Component Information4 pages

         • Locations
         • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions23
       • Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Locations
6. 06Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
7. 07Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
8. 08Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
9. 09Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
10. 10Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
11. 11Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12. 12Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
13. 13Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14. 14Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
15. 15Cruise ControlCruise Control: Sections
16. 16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17. 17Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
18. 18Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
19. 19Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections