98 Dodge Ram Running Problem

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Gina Fierro - 03 May 2008 12:58 GMT

Thanks To All Who Responded to:

I have a 98 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4, about 2 weeks ago my I loaned it out and
they ran it out of gas...

Couple things;

1. This 98 Dodge Ram has NO in-line fuel filter. It's not on top nor under
the truck in-line with fuel tank.
2. If this ever happens to anyone and you can't figure out the problem,
disconnect the battery and let it set 5-10 minutes, then re-connect. This
resets the Computer inside and completely shuts everything down. I guess
there is an IAC motor, don't know what it is or what it does, which
apparently has something to do with the fuel pressure system???

Well, I did exactly that, I disconnected the battery and then after 10
minutes reconnected and my truck seems to be running fine. It's the
stupidist thing. Anyway, thanks again to all who responded.

Thanks,
Gina
gina@duffertech.com

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bg - 03 May 2008 20:14 GMT

Gina Fierro wrote in message ...

>Thanks To All Who Responded to:
>
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>Gina
>gina@duffertech.com

IAC = Controls the idle speed
Your vehicle is now reset back to factory defaults. After it learns what
settings to use, your problem may reappear which will be an indication that
you do have a faulty sensor somewhere.
In a ten year old vehicle, I'd suspect some cruddy connections. O2 sensors
need to be swapped out on a regular basis as routine maintennance. Some
software only looks for shorted or open sensors and won't give a fault code
if the sensor is out of range. Get a manual with the sensor specs and test
every sensor.

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Gina - 16 May 2008 13:10 GMT

Well the problem is back. Ireset the battery again to buy me a little time
as right now I'm tapped out do to building a house. Can you suggest where
one might get their hands on a manual with sensor specs?

> IAC = Controls the idle speed
> Your vehicle is now reset back to factory defaults. After it learns what
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> if the sensor is out of range. Get a manual with the sensor specs and test
> every sensor.

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TBone - 16 May 2008 14:39 GMT

Did you try REPLACING the battery as initially suggested?

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> Well the problem is back. Ireset the battery again to buy me a little
> time as right now I'm tapped out do to building a house. Can you suggest
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>> test
>> every sensor.

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bg - 16 May 2008 18:10 GMT

Gina wrote in message ...

>Well the problem is back. Ireset the battery again to buy me a little time
>as right now I'm tapped out do to building a house. Can you suggest where
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>> if the sensor is out of range. Get a manual with the sensor specs and test
>> every sensor.

Any auto part store such as checker, autozone, etc., should have it or be
able to order one for you. A chilton manual will cost about $25. These
manuals are not beginners. There is alot of interpretation involved and you
really need to know electicity or electronics.

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