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1989 Dodge Ram Repair Question


Topics covered: Spark, Compression, Engine.
Mileage: 206,148 miles.

Asked on January 29, 2013

Dodge Ram Spark Problem

What happens if the van is running sluggish and you check the spark plugs and all of them are producing a spark but only 4 of them make the van idle down to the point where it will cut off? is that the cylinders and if so how much of a repair job is that?
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Replied on January 29, 2013

What is litre size of engine? You did a cylinder balance test and only 4 cylinders had any effect on idle? The ones that had no effect are considered dead cylinders. Check Spark--fuel--compression. Are there any applicable mil codes?

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