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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1990DAKOTA LE, 2D PICKUP, 3.9 X, 4WD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROLS - BASIC TESTING - V6FUEL PRESSURE RELEASEINTRODUCTION
1990 Dodge and Ram Dakota LE, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, Automatic
Fuel Pressure Release: Introduction
1990 Dodge and Ram Dakota LE, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION Introduction
- Fuel pressure must be fully released before opening fuel system or removing any fuel carrying components. To release pressure in tank, open fuel tank cap slowly.
- To release remaining pressure in system, disconnect injector wiring harness. Using jumper wire, connect injector harness ground terminal No. 1 to ground. Connect injector harness positive terminal No. 2 to positive battery terminal with second jumper wire. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 .
- DO NOT keep injector connector connected to positive battery terminal for longer than 5 seconds. Remove jumper wires. Fuel injection system can now be opened and fuel carrying components removed as pressure is fully released.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.