2002 Dodge Ram

Tiny
JIMBEAM88
  • MEMBER
  • 2002 DODGE RAM
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 113,000 MILES
I have a 02 ram 1500 and its driving me nuts, when im driving it it seems to not wanna go past 40 I can floor it and the rpms dont wanna move, it seems to start to stall then it kicks in and goes. But thats not all some times when im approaching a stop the engine seem to start putting then dies out, it starts right back up. It dosent do this all the time just once in a while, its under warrenty and the repair shop just keeps giving it back to me and saying its fixed. I have had the truck for three months but only have drove it maybe two weeks, they have had it the hole time. I have to take it back again monday. Do you have any ideas? They replaced the fuel pump and the pc said the truck is fine.
Saturday, April 18th, 2009 AT 8:25 PM

5 Replies

Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 110,176 POSTS
Has the check engine light ever come on? Also, make sure the catylatic converter isn't plugging.

Let me know.

Joe
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, April 18th, 2009 AT 8:53 PM
Tiny
JIMBEAM88
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
No lights ever come on, just putts and dies.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Sunday, April 19th, 2009 AT 11:39 AM
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 110,176 POSTS
Make sure the converter isn't plugged. Check for back pressure from the exhaust
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Sunday, April 19th, 2009 AT 2:00 PM
Tiny
JIMBEAM88
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
How would I do that? It seems to be idling weird too.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, April 19th, 2009 AT 8:04 PM
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 110,176 POSTS
Hi:
A plugged converter will stop most of the pressure from the exhaust. Many times it will make a whisteling sound. If you want, you can rent a gauge from the local parts store that plugs in where the O2 sensor is. You check back pressure both before and after the converter to see if there is a big difference. Also, listen for ratteling from inside the converter or just temporarly disconnect it to see if there is a change.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Monday, April 20th, 2009 AT 5:00 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Fuel System Fuel Pump Replace/Remove Content

Fuel Pump Replacement
GUIDE
Fuel Pump Replacement
When a fuel pump goes out it can do so one of two ways either it can quit and stop working or it can fail intermittently causing the engine to stall or not start.
VIEW MORE