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1999 Dodge Ram Engine Noises

Tiny
JBARRY1370
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  • 1999 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
One day when I went to start my truck it failed to start. It would crank but the engine would not start. Eventually after repeatedly opening the throttle while trying to start the engine the engine fired up. When it started, it had been sitting in cold weather for about ten days. The engine was running slightly rough and coming from under the engine was a loud popping noise that occurs when the truck is sitting still. When the noise occurs, the exhaust output is increased in puffs of air coming from the exhaust pipe. I was wondering if you had any idea what could be causing this and what my next step should be.
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 AT 2:52 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

Thank you for the donation,

Is the car still doing this? Dose if get better after it warms up, You may have a sticky valve, if this dose not clear up with the engine warm, start with a compression test, post your results here.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 AT 5:31 PM
Tiny
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The noise you describe is indicative of an engine misfire. Start with the basics, like spark plugs and wires and then move on to a compression test if there is no change.
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 AT 5:32 PM

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