1999 Dodge Ram Repair Question
Asked on September 18, 2010
Major loss of power / bogging down
Engine Performance problem
1999 Dodge Ram V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 100000 miles
I have a 99 dodge ram 1/2 ton with the 5.9 V-8. After turning the truck on and pressing on the accelerator, whether in gear or neutral, the engine bogs down and I can't get it over about 2000 rpm no matter how far I press on the accelerator. It seems as if it's starving for something and cannot produce any power.
1999 Dodge Ram V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 100000 miles
I have a 99 dodge ram 1/2 ton with the 5.9 V-8. After turning the truck on and pressing on the accelerator, whether in gear or neutral, the engine bogs down and I can't get it over about 2000 rpm no matter how far I press on the accelerator. It seems as if it's starving for something and cannot produce any power.
Asked by msobolAnswer
Replied on September 19, 2010
Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,jerking,bogging,misfiring etc. could be caused by one of the following below:
Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.
Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it.
Replied on June 24, 2012
Did you ever figure out what was causing the problem of lack of power?