Why does my Dodge Ram stall at idle?

Original symptoms were stalling at idle or near idle when slowing down during driving (again ran fine when cold). There was some misfiring or “bucking” during driving, but was minimal and started just before changing the battery. In addition the symptoms would go away after driving for 30+ minutes.

Why does my Dodge truck not start when it’s cold?

There was so much resistance in the cable the truck was trying to start off a single battery. Replaced the cross over cable and the passenger side battery clamp and problem has completely disappeared. At -11*C (coldest it has been so far this year) the truck fired up no problem. Never would have started in years past.

What are the symptoms of a Dodge Ram running rough?

Runs Rough, stalls, & misfires up to 3,000 rpm. Starts & runs fine when cold – symptoms show-up after a brief warm-up. Original symptoms were stalling at idle or near idle when slowing down during driving (again ran fine when cold). There was some misfiring or “bucking” during driving, but was minimal and started just before changing the battery.

Why does my truck crank but wont start?

The engine cranks over and will crank until the batteries die but won’t start. If I plug the truck in overnight, it cranks twice and fires right up, if I don’t plug the truck in, it just cranks and doesn’t fire. I have just replaced both batteries to rule them out, no fix.

Is there a problem with my 1997 Dodge Ram?

1997 Dodge Ram, 4×4, 5.2L. Vehicle runs fine in park. Shift to reverse or drive on idle and engine hesitates and shutdown. Replaced spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor and ignition coil. the problem continued.

What is the diagnostic code for engine stall?

Diagnostic trouble codes P0120, P0121, P0122, P0123, and P0124 are what will commonly appear. The engine can stall for no reason and without any warning. This happens when the TPS gives incorrect information to the ECM. The engine can stall at high speed, at low speed, or even at idle.

Is there a problem with my Dodge Ram 1500?

Many people have had problems with their Dodge Ram 1500 running rough. The problem prompted the publication of Technical Safety Bulletin 18-48-98. It is available online at DodgeRam.info with full instructions and illustrations on how to repair this problem.

Why does my Dodge Ram run low on oil?

Dodge Rams with the Magnum Engines have a problem with the pan on the underside of the intake leaking. With the engine off, open the throttle body all the way and look into the intake with a flashlight. If you see oil puddling in the bottom it is probably leaking. Small leaks can cause low speed & idle problems as well as oil consumption.

The symptoms included one or more of spark knock complaints with the vehicle under load, single cylinder misfires, surge in fourth gear with the clutch engaged and perceived torque converter EMCC engagement and disengagement around 45 mph. Here is a scenario sent in by a reader detailing the signs and symptoms of this problem.

How many miles does a 2001 Dodge Ram Run?

After installing the battery, the engine ran rough with misfires after warm-up (was fine cold), and eventually would stall. Everything smoothes out just above 3,000 rpm & codes 0171, 0500 & 1391 are displayed. I’ve owned the truck for a few years and have only put about 2000 – 3000 miles on it, but never had any real issues before now.

Why is my Dodge Ram running so slow?

If you see oil puddling in the bottom it is probably leaking. Small leaks can cause low speed & idle problems as well as oil consumption. It can show itself when only warmed up or all the time. If you find that to be the problem don’t just replace the gasket. Replace the pan with a 1/4″ thick plate of aluminum.

Why does my Dodge Ram stall while driving?

Seems to go away after it warms up. Replaced throttle position sensor and Idle Air control valve and thought it was ok, Started fine and went in gear fine. Today it stalled twice when put in reverse, but has not done it again so far. Almost afraid to take it out anywhere as to this may happen again.

What’s the problem with my Dodge Ram 1500?

Drove it around the yard a while ago and it seems fine, that is after it stalled on me twice. Have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9l 4X4, 170300 miles. Problem started two months ago. Intermittently stalls in slow stop and go traffic or when you slow down to take a curve or go downhill.

Why does my car stall when I put it in reverse?

I recently changed fluid in both diffs, transfer case, and transmission oil. took it for test drive after wards and the engine stalled when I put it in reverse. This also happened one other time.

What to do if your Dodge Ram dies while driving?

Their response was to take off the negitive side of the battery and unplug the computer for 30 min. Then plug it back up, re-connect the battery, and start the truck. While running tap the computer with a hammer lightly and if the truck does the same thing then it would be the computer.

For 600 miles it ran beautifully. Now it does same thing. Starts, idles smooth, put it under load (manual)and about second clutching I get power loss…sounds like it it suffocating or staving for gas. Backfires thru intake after quarter mile driving. Plugs, MAP, IAC, TPS, ATS, FUEL PUMP PLUG WIRES, FUEL CAP, INTAKE GASKET SET.

Why does my Dodge Ram 1500 have a rough idle?

While there are a variety of reasons your Dodge Ram 1500 has a rough idle, the most common 3 are a vacuum leak, an issue with the spark plugs, or a problem with the ignition coil.

What causes a Dodge Ram 1500 to stall?

Re dodge ram 1500 most times that put gas in it stalled with in a few yards to a few miles. I left it with a mechanic for several weeks. He fixed the problem. It was the roll over valve that’s cast into the gas tank. Dodge has redesigned this item twice and the whole tank has to be changed to replace it.

What kind of problem does my Dodge Ram have?

Howdy, Currently my 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 with somewhere in the low 200k is giving me a rather puzzling mystery. Having sat all winter, and only moved once or twice this summer, She has developed a issues with idle.

Why does my Dodge Ram idle when I shift to neutral?

The odd twist of this idle/hesitation problem (and probably the most important part of this issue) is that it clears up completely when I shift to neutral. If it’s in park, it idles horrible and stumbles bad when I try to rev it. Then I put it in neutral and she idles smooth at 625rpm, and will rev normally, with no stumble at all!

Why does my Dodge Ram stall at idle?