Dodge Dakota process of battery replacement

Maintenance/Repairs
#1

Hello,

My battery terminal was loose and I tightened it back. But now when I start my truck it just barely turns over and shuts right back off. It stays running if I press on the gas but when I let go it shuts off.

I recall this issue in the past and I think in order for the truck computer to relearn there was a process after replacing the battery.

Something like with the positive side off press the gas to the floor for 30 seconds and release then reconnect?

Does anyone know about this. I can’t find the spot I found it but it worked last time. I know it was a few steps but I can remember or find the site I saw this info that helped me last time.

#2

Is it in the owners manual?

A good place for Chrysler questions is allpar.com. There are several
forums there and surely one or more for your Dakota. Good luck!

#3

Low battery voltage will cause the idle air control motor to go out of calibration. There is no special procedure for relearn, with a good battery installed, if it won’t idle just hold the accelerator pedal @ 800 RPMs for 15 seconds and slowly release the pedal.

Oops, now we are going to a different message board for this discussion.

#4

I have no power or intention to send this discussion elsewhere.

#5

Reminds me of the local radio program that used to have “ask the lawyer”. Every time someone called in with a question, the answer was always see a lawyer. It only lasted for about 6 months and people figured they might as well cut out the middle man.