my 97 dodge ram is starting to shake when I drive it but not when it's idleing any ideas why?

Asked by Kristeve Jan 13, 2011 at 06:57 PM about the 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 ST Club Cab LB RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Shawn answered 13 years ago

It sounds like it is misfiring. If the check engine light is on or is flashing then i would have a parts store check the codes and if it has misfire codes then it could be plugs,wires, ect.

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Dan answered 13 years ago

is it getting worse the faster you go but at regular rpms not flooring it if it is it could be as simple as a tire out of ballence or ball joints. at idle you should still feel a miss pop the hood while idleing and stare at the plastic breather if its a random or constant miss it will jerk evertime it misses. hope this helps a little more

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bamaboy96 answered 13 years ago

it does have mis fire codes and check engine light is on idles fine its like some flip a switch while i was going down the road it happen that fast.

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