Engine shut off coming down road

Tiny
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  • 2004 DODGE RAM
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,250 MILES
It will start only by holding down on throttle, but will shut off if you take foot off.
Saturday, June 1st, 2019 AT 3:57 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

Is the check engine light on? If it is, do you know the code?

Some possibilities:

1. Fuel pressure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

2. Clogged catalytic converter.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

3. Low engine compression.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

4. Engine timing.

All these need to be checked to determine the failure.
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Saturday, June 1st, 2019 AT 5:48 AM

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