1991 Dodge Ramcharger, black smoke from the exhaust pipe?

1991 DODGE RAMCHARGER
160,000 MILES
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MATT LABORGNE
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black carbon under exhaust pipe, exsesive fuel smell.
Dec 8, 2011 at 1:31 AM
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CARADIODOC
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What have you checked so far? Do you have a scanner that displays live data? Is the Check Engine light on? Have you checked for diagnostic fault codes?
Dec 8, 2011 at 1:34 AM
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MATT LABORGNE
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I have checked the fault codes, oxygen sensor. The check engine light has not come on.
Dec 11, 2011 at 5:35 AM
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What was the exact fault code number or description. Any defect that could have an adverse effect on tail pipe emissions must turn on the Check Engine light when that code sets. That includes all oxygen sensor codes.

Does your Check Engine light turn on for six seconds when starting the engine? If it doesn't, it could be burned out.
Dec 11, 2011 at 6:08 AM