98 Dodge Ram 1500 problems starting and staying running

Asked by Kati May 28, 2018 at 06:53 AM about the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie SLT Club Cab RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 98 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2L v8 2wd
automatic pickup truck. The problem started out a
few days ago. It would crank and go a few miles
then shut down. I went to the store and when
pulling out of the parking lot it died. I went back to
pick it up the following day it crunk up an I was able
to get it home but I couldn't get it over 25 mph
without it trying to stall. I left it idling in the driveway
when I got it home for a few minutes and when I
gave it a little gas after sitting idling it died instantly.
I have since crunk it once and this morning tried to
crank it again but no start. It will turn over but not
start. The fuel pump cuts on and it gets spark on all
plugs and the coil. I'm not sure of the fuel pressure
or voltage output but it does get gas to the engine
and spark to the plugs. When it was idling it ran
pretty normal but seemed to be running a little Rich.
I have replaced the coil pack and the crankshaft
position sensor. I have a pickup coil for it but have
yet to put it on. I really need help with this cause it
is my families only transportation and I havnt been
able to get to work. Any help would be greatly
appreciated thank you so much

2 Answers

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see if the injectors are firing normal , what do the plugs look like ? scan for codes and get the definitions even if the light ain't on

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MORE THAN LIKELY ITS YOUR IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE ON THE THROTTLE BODY---IT CONTROLS THE BUTTERFLY VALVE FOR YOUR AIR INTAKE TO GET THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF AIR IN--WHEN IT STICKS THE ENGINE WONT GET ENOUGH AIR IN TO FIRE YOUR FUEL--ITS THE SAME THING AS HAVING A CHOKE ON THE OLD CARS AND TRUCKS THAT WERE DASH MOUNTED--THE PART COSTS LESS THAN 2O DOLLARS--AND YOU CAN SEE HOW ITS DONE ON THE INTERNET--ALSO CHECK THE SENSOR THAT CONTROLS IT--BOTH SIT ON TOP OF YOUR THROTTLE BODY AND ARE EASY TO GET TO

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