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The engine died but the RPM gauge went haywire?

Tiny
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My 02 Dodge Ram 1500 just died on me. It was driving fine until the dashboard made a ding noise and told me to check gauges. The engine died but the RPM gauge went hay wire. I could smell fuel but there was no leaks. What is wrong with my truck?
Sunday, July 5th, 2009 AT 12:19 AM

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Tiny
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Would the fuel system cause the RPM gauge to do that? The engine shut off like I turned the key off. I saw your 2ID patch! I was in 3rd brigade 2ID!
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Wednesday, May 10th, 2017 AT 11:39 AM
Tiny
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Lets do what I've suggested-disregard the Tach for now and comeback with some results.

3rd Bde was back in 1975 @ Camp Gary Owen 7th Cav
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Wednesday, May 10th, 2017 AT 11:39 AM
Tiny
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Ok I looked at the spark plug wires and I want to make sure that I am diconnecting the right wires. They dont look like the traditional spark plug wires and have a plastic connector. Are these the correct ones?

3rd Brigade is out of ft. Lewis now. I serve with them in Iraq.
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Wednesday, May 10th, 2017 AT 11:39 AM
Tiny
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Sounds like you have a DIS or COP ignition system. Use a jumper sparkplug wire to check for spark let me know.
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