1998 Dodge Ram Speed limit

Tiny
JMCKIDDY
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  • 1998 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 143,000 MILES
My van will not exceed 65 mph, it's 5.2 liter engine. We've changes plugs, wires, belts, oil and all filters also we just had a transmission tune up. However, she still won't exceed 65 mph. I bought the van used and we're planning to go on a trip with our grandchildren in the near further. Does this car have a some kind of limit switch if so how do we get it fixed. Thank you for your help in this matter
Thursday, March 11th, 2010 AT 11:24 AM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
  • MECHANIC
  • 33,737 POSTS
This is a typical symptom of a partially plugged catalytic converter. Some mechanics have a test kit for measuring exhaust back pressure. They can also connect a hand-held computer, called a scanner, to read sensor values during a test drive. That could provide some clues to the problem.

Caradiodoc
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010 AT 10:41 PM

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