2001 dodge ram 1500. chk engine light. Says engine cold too long. Been to three diferent mechanics. noone can fix. replaced themostat and heat sensor. I put an after market tranny cooler on then the problem started. Engine will not start in cold weather below 45f.

Asked by kenhebert Aug 05, 2013 at 03:57 PM about the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT Plus Quad Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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perhaps your NEW Intake Air Temperature sensor was damaged during installation...these things are kinda delicate, y'know....I suggest you buy another one of these and give 'er a whirl~

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This is where a good scan too will come in handy. You should read the codes and monitor the readings you're getting from the inputs. Don't just swap parts - that's an expensive guessing game.

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