in gear in really runs rough like it is going to stall?

2001 DODGE RAM

96,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

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My dodge 5.9 starts right up and will idle no problem (a little rough). I can drive it one day and everything is fine, the next when I come to a stop in gear in really runs rough like it is going to stall, I press on the gas and it pops two or three times and then takes off running fine. I have had the dodge dealer look at it and they say they could fine nothing wrong. The OBII light came on about 6 months ago and when checked they found nothing and cleared the codes. I am not reading any codes now. Is it possible that the O2 sensor is bad and the system is not picking up on it?

Aug 25, 2008 at 6:06 PM

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It sounds more like the engine is misfiring which indicates it needs a tune up.

Here is a guide that will help with instructions in the diagrams below to help you with your truck:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Plug Type .................... RC12LC4

1.01 mm (0.040 in)

35 - 41 Nm (26 - 30 lb-ft)

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

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Jul 22, 2022 at 10:24 AM

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