Specs: Year: 1999 Make: Dodge RAM 1500 Engine: 5.2L 318 V8 Magnum Upon a cold start, the serpentine belt has a loud and uncontrollable squeak that is also followed by "sputtering" and the engine will eventually stall out. Thinking it could be the cam sensor? But not sure. Please help me!
No think a belt might be slipping for the smog pump. Causing the smog system to not function properly. Check your belt that leads there. You could even have a frozen componet of one of the parts on down the belt chain. Look for a pulley or flywheel that isn't turning properly. Good luck let me know how it goes.
Try a new spark plug
Check your tensioner also replace your coil I had an intermittent coil if not then cam sensor
Maybe your belt tensioner is locked up ? See if it's turning
SOURCE: 1999 dodge ram 1500 magnum v8 318 thremostat
follow the top radiator hose to the motor... that hosing where it joins the motor is where it is located... usually two bolts hold it on... to replace it you need to drain the rad a bit... remove the two bolts... scrap off the old gasket... replace the thermostat... in the exact way the old one was .... replace the gasket and bolt all back up... make sure you inspect for leaks after it's running and topped up... with the rad cap on
Robert
SOURCE: i own a 97 dodge dakota sport v8 magnum with a 318
1997 DODGE DAKOTA CHARGING SYSTEM
OPERATION:
The amount of amperage produced by the alternator is controlled by the Electronic Voltage Regulator (EVR) circuitry within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
EVR circuitry is connected in series with the alternator field driver terminal and ground. A Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS), located in the battey tray under the battery, is used to sense battery temperature.
Sensed battery temperature and data from monitored line voltage is used by the PCM to adjust the battery charging rate. This is accomplished by cycling the ground path to control the strenght of the alternator magnetic field.
The PCM then compensates and regulates alternator amperage output accordingly.
If a problem is sensed in a monitored circuit, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will be stored in PCM memory and the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) (commonly refered to as the "check engine light") will be illuminated, providing certain criteria have been met.
DTCs can be read using Chrysler's Diagnostic Readout Box (DRB-III) or a generic scan tool.
When diagnosing any problem concerning the charging system on this vehicle, it is recommended that you begin by scanning the PCM for fault codes in order to eliminate certain possibilities and provide a more accurate and timely diagnosis.
If you have any fault codes pertaining to your charging system, please post them in a reply on this page and I will be happy to guide you through the diagnosis process.
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do you have any stored codes..check engine lights? What you are describing sounds like low pressure from the fuel rail...ie weak fuel pump...but if you have diagnostic codes in your computer you must look at them 1st..you can youtube.com the codes...
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