Hi again guys I am still looking for answers. I finally took it to the dealer and because the computer is not throwing any codes they can't diagnose it. What ever happened to a mechanic that can diagnose without a computer hooked to the car. They charged me $255.00 to replace the TPS and that didn't fix it. I can't keep throwing $$$$ at the truck because the dealer said it may work.HELP


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Hi Guys,

I have a 2000 Ram 1500 with the 360 V8. I have a funny miss and hesitationwhen cold only between 20 and 30 MPH once the truck is warmed up it is fine.Also the temp doesn't go much past 130-140 degreeswhere it's used to running a consistant 190 all day long. I have changed the plugs, cleaned and re-oiled the air filter and replaced the cap and rotor, wires, new stat and coolant temp sensor and TPS. It just seems odd that it does it between 20-30 mph. What do you guys think?

Also, there are no fault codes.

Thanks
Dave

 

crossfire/misfire plug wire ?
a weak/bad/fouling plug ?
weak coil ?
vacuum leak
plenum leak sucking oil into air mix and dumping on cold plugs ?

if engine temp is not coming up to 180/190 within about 5 minutes, then your new t-stat is either bad, wrong size, or missing, or installed wrong. (provided santa claus is not your next door neighbor).

 

Hey guys could it be the solenoid? That has come up in a couple of conversations. Thanks

Dave

 

Anyone?