2002 Dodge Ram

JIMBEAM88

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2002 DODGE RAM
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
113,000 MILES

I have a 02 ram 1500 and its driving me nuts, when im driving it it seems to not wanna go past 40 I can floor it and the rpms dont wanna move, it seems to start to stall then it kicks in and goes. But thats not all some times when im approaching a stop the engine seem to start putting then dies out, it starts right back up. It dosent do this all the time just once in a while, its under warrenty and the repair shop just keeps giving it back to me and saying its fixed. I have had the truck for three months but only have drove it maybe two weeks, they have had it the hole time. I have to take it back again monday. Do you have any ideas? They replaced the fuel pump and the pc said the truck is fine.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Has the check engine light ever come on? Also, make sure the catylatic converter isn't plugging.

Let me know.

Joe

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Saturday, April 18th, 2009 AT 8:53 PM

JIMBEAM88

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No lights ever come on, just putts and dies.

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Sunday, April 19th, 2009 AT 11:39 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Make sure the converter isn't plugged. Check for back pressure from the exhaust

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Sunday, April 19th, 2009 AT 2:00 PM

JIMBEAM88

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How would I do that? It seems to be idling weird too.

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Sunday, April 19th, 2009 AT 8:04 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi:
A plugged converter will stop most of the pressure from the exhaust. Many times it will make a whisteling sound. If you want, you can rent a gauge from the local parts store that plugs in where the O2 sensor is. You check back pressure both before and after the converter to see if there is a big difference. Also, listen for ratteling from inside the converter or just temporarly disconnect it to see if there is a change.