1999 dodge ram 1500 loses acceleration at 20 mph. Was driving down the road this morning and it just lost acceleration. When I gave it some gas, it sounded like a muffled noise under the cab.
Same problem on my 94 1/2 ton 4X4. Cataletic converter was the problem. Took it to a shop and they had it a week before towing to Dodge to have them figure it out. They figured it out in 15Min. Had it towed to the exhaust shop, and $1500 later I was driving it. We thought is was the fuel pump, which is in the tank, so you have to drop the tank to get to it, my fuel level did not work, so we started there, new fuel pump and sender. Chaged out spark plugs and rotor, but nothing worked. All this for a a $100 part. That was three years ago, and the problem came back, that is why I am on here, just looking for why my Cat keeps clogging. Truck works fine while it is cool, after about two miles, and the cat gets hot, it wont run!Same problem on my 94 1/2 ton 4X4. Cataletic converter was the problem. Took it to a shop and they had it a week before towing to Dodge to have them figure it out. They figured it out in 15Min. Had it towed to the exhaust shop, and $1500 later I was driving it. We thought is was the fuel pump, which is in the tank, so you have to drop the tank to get to it, my fuel level did not work, so we started there, new fuel pump and sender. Chaged out spark plugs and rotor, but nothing worked. All this for a a $100 part. That was three years ago, and the problem came back, that is why I am on here, just looking for why my Cat keeps clogging. Truck works fine while it is cool, after about two miles, and the cat gets hot, it wont run!
AnonymousMar 30, 2009
truck would gain acceleration up until around 15 to 20 mph. It would then lose all power and the more I pressed on the gas the more it would wind up and lose more power. Ended up being the catalytic converter. I have had issues with the dealership mechanics misdiagnosing issues before so I took it to a private shop and the mechanic diagnosed the problem right away. $600 and it worked out great. truck would gain acceleration up until around 15 to 20 mph. It would then lose all power and the more I pressed on the gas the more it would wind up and lose more power. Ended up being the catalytic converter. I have had issues with the dealership mechanics misdiagnosing issues before so I took it to a private shop and the mechanic diagnosed the problem right away. $600 and it worked out great.
AnonymousMar 24, 2014
when you are driving at least 20 mph down the road and turn to the left sounds like the power sterring is laboringwhen you are driving at least 20 mph down the road and turn to the left sounds like the power sterring is laboring
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Sounds like you overheated, the clicking sound could be preignition ping. Check coolant lever. Don’t fill when hot, let engine cool down before refilling coolant
I have 1999 Dodge 1500 gas motor. It has a high idle and when I let off the gas it stalls out. The truck also has a engine light on. What do I do??????
I had a similiar problem on my 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Conversion Van. It ended up being a partial collapse of the catalytic converter which didn't allow adequate exhaust. The problem only showed itself because I could not get over 55 mph going up a small hill.
If it's doesn't sound like it's your engine which i am thinking not. Check to see if there any heat shield that may have come lose, like the heat shield to the spark plug wire or heat sheild along the down pipe.
Good luck and hope this was the rattling your taking about as it heats up it expands and tighten's up.
The pinion depth is incorrect in the differential. This can cause excess backlash, improper bevelled gear meshing, and permanent damage to the gear set. It can be repaired most of the time by changing the shims on the pinion to allow 0.010" more penetration o the pinion into the housing.
My 1999 dodge 4x4 2500 diesel transmission surges back and forth between gears at 45 mph. I had my transmission rebuilt and it keeps happening. What is going on.
I have a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 club cab. I have had my a/c recharged but it is only blowing barely cold air. It used to shut down when I accelerated and blow hot air before. I don't have that problem anymore except barely cold air. Any solutions?
Same problem on my 94 1/2 ton 4X4. Cataletic converter was the problem. Took it to a shop and they had it a week before towing to Dodge to have them figure it out. They figured it out in 15Min. Had it towed to the exhaust shop, and $1500 later I was driving it. We thought is was the fuel pump, which is in the tank, so you have to drop the tank to get to it, my fuel level did not work, so we started there, new fuel pump and sender. Chaged out spark plugs and rotor, but nothing worked. All this for a a $100 part. That was three years ago, and the problem came back, that is why I am on here, just looking for why my Cat keeps clogging. Truck works fine while it is cool, after about two miles, and the cat gets hot, it wont run!
truck would gain acceleration up until around 15 to 20 mph. It would then lose all power and the more I pressed on the gas the more it would wind up and lose more power. Ended up being the catalytic converter. I have had issues with the dealership mechanics misdiagnosing issues before so I took it to a private shop and the mechanic diagnosed the problem right away. $600 and it worked out great.
when you are driving at least 20 mph down the road and turn to the left sounds like the power sterring is laboring
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