1997 Dodge Truck low power

Tiny
GERALD1043
  • MEMBER
  • 1997 DODGE TRUCK
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Truck idles smooth but going down the road has very little power.50 miles per hour tops
Friday, March 26th, 2010 AT 10:56 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Lack of acceleration, chugging, hesitating, bogging etc. Could be caused by one of the following below.

Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
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Friday, March 26th, 2010 AT 5:49 PM

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