i got an 01 5.2 it shuts down when driving and it could start right back up or be down for 4 hours later i get no spark to my distributor i have replaced pick up coil cap and rotor plugs wires crankshaft sensor throttle body sensor oxygen sensor too i took the brick out of the CAT and it ran great for 300 mils the started doing the sudden death again it anoying i tryed alot and dont know

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Asked by rammedyourdaughter01... Dec 04, 2014 at 05:04 PM about the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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It could be the timing is off, and the knock sensor is shutting the engine down. Is it a high-mileage motor?

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