i have a2004 dodge ram i put on a cold air injection unit.do i need to chip it different to get it to work properly?

Asked by lancol88 Jan 02, 2014 at 12:11 AM about the Dodge RAM 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

after putting on cold air unit was driving and engine light and a red light on bottom right of gauges came on. the truck then bogs down when you try and give it gas and then will just stop accelerating the truck is still running if you step on gas no response just idles no tack nothing.i shut off truck and restart and it resets something and runs fine but engine light stays on had diagnostic done was told it is the 02 sensor then they said i need to clean throttle body. i did this and problem still happens especially in colder weather somebody mentioned might need a chip because of better air flow can't afford a lot of repair bills thinking about putting back to stock but would rather keep horsepower and gas mileage any thoughts????

3 Answers

migration_judge_roy answered 10 years ago

Risks-Aftermarket cold air intakes can pose a risk of damage to the vehicle. Hydrolock - The intake opening may be closer to the street than an original- equipment air intake, and more likely to introduce water into the engine when fording streams or flooded roads. Noise - Stock air filtration systems usually include resonator-based muffling tubes. Removing them reduces pumping losses but increases noise.

Mark helpful

migration_judge_roy answered 10 years ago

put it back....would be my advise...the troubles seem to outweigh the benefits...personally is the first time I've investigated them and can understand Why they are not as popular~

1 people found this helpful.
Best Answer Mark helpful
12,655

madmopar answered 10 years ago

do not listen to the above. I have installed hundreds of intakes in a professional shop. if it is a brand name kit for your truck you should not have any problems with it or need to put a chip on the truck--you aren't changing airflow that much. something wasn't installed correctly.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

RAM 1500

Looking for a Used RAM 1500 in your area?

CarGurus has 71 nationwide RAM 1500 listings starting at $4,000.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Dodge RAM 1500 Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Dan Connell
    Reputation
    20,280
  • #2
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    15,290
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    11,760
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
321 Great Deals out of 14,968 listings starting at $1,712
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
202 Great Deals out of 5,975 listings starting at $2,975
Used RAM 1500
439 Great Deals out of 15,809 listings starting at $5,000
Used GMC Sierra 1500
148 Great Deals out of 7,258 listings starting at $3,950
Used Dodge RAM 2500
23 listings starting at $9,975
Used Toyota Tundra
35 Great Deals out of 1,184 listings starting at $8,500
Used Dodge Charger
38 Great Deals out of 645 listings starting at $4,888
Used Toyota Tacoma
55 Great Deals out of 1,071 listings starting at $8,708
Used Dodge Durango
46 Great Deals out of 2,266 listings starting at $5,500
Used Dodge Challenger
33 Great Deals out of 475 listings starting at $7,999
Used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
16 Great Deals out of 1,285 listings starting at $8,995
Used Ford F-250 Super Duty
24 Great Deals out of 1,204 listings starting at $7,995
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
109 Great Deals out of 3,238 listings starting at $4,995
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
24 Great Deals out of 911 listings starting at $11,900
Used Ford Mustang
65 Great Deals out of 1,259 listings starting at $4,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.