# Dodge Dakota Intermittent no Start **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** dakota, dodge\ **Created:** [April 19, 2022, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-dakota-intermittent-no-start/183653 "2022-04-19T11:32:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![marktwark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e95f7d/32.png) [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2022, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-dakota-intermittent-no-start/183653/1 "2022-04-19T11:32:44Z")
My 1996 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 will start first thing every morning without issue. If I go out and start it every hour, or after an extended period of time, it will start. However, after being shut off for a few hours it will not start. When this happens, the ignition spark tests good and introducing starter fluid into the carburetor does not help. I have replaced the crank position sensor (twice), ignition coil, all plugs and wires, distributor cap and rotor. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![tcmichnorth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tcmichnorth/32/25126_2.png) [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2022, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-dakota-intermittent-no-start/183653/2 "2022-04-19T13:08:45Z")
Probably flooding due to leaking injector(s). After cranking and when it doesn’t start, remove spark plugs and see if they are wet. Better yet, hook a fuel pressure gage. Turn key to run and off 3 times. If pressure falls fairly quickly you have a pressure leak. Then pressurize the fuel rail again and quickly pinch the fuel hose with plastic hose vise. If pressure drop still persists you probably have leaking injector(s). ---
**Author:** ![marktwark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e95f7d/32.png) [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2022, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-dakota-intermittent-no-start/183653/3 "2022-04-19T14:43:35Z")
I’ll give it a try - - Thanks!