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1994 Dodge Ram catalytic converter

Tiny
CAVEMANS
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  • 1994 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 99,000 MILES
When I drive 5 or so miles, I lose all power, it seems like someone plugged my carb. Or exhaust. When I pullover and let idle it goes away, resume driveing and maybe a mile more it does it again. Only seems to hapen when warmed up?
Thursday, July 16th, 2009 AT 9:14 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It does sound like a catylatic converter or a fuel pressure problem. You can check the fuel pressure. Here is a how to:

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Or when this happens at night, check the converter to see if it is glowing red hot. If it is, it's plugged. I believe the converter on your truck is part of the Y-pipe, so it will be hard to disconnect.

Has the check engine light come on?
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Monday, July 20th, 2009 AT 11:21 AM
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MIKE H R
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You can also check by looking at the converter after driving to see if it has a red glow.
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Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 AT 9:54 AM

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