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Engine runs rough, dealer has no idea why

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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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On my receipt from Oreilly's it does say I have a universal O2, do you think that is my problem? THey just used two universal O2's, the dealer list seprate parts for my vehicle...
 
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 10:28 PM
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Yes, that is the problem. You cannot use a universal O2 sensor. Not even sure what the heck you'd use a 'universal' one on anyway. Your computer is getting wacky signals and is trippin.

I've been around some. Been tryin to throw my 2 cents in when I can. I had some travel for work, still working on my kitchen remodel (taking up most of my time), and just bought a Scout II for my next project. So, just been a bit busy lately. Although, it seems like there's a lot more OBDII guys on here now having issues. Must be the age setting in or something. I think us OBDI guys have already replaced everything on our trucks. lol
 
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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Ok this is THE LAST POST I will make about this truck.. I have thus far replaced
-Catalytic Converter
-Both O2 Sensors
-Muffler
-Ignition Coil
-Fuel Pump
-Distributer changed 3,000 miles ago
-Transmision Changed 3,000 miles ago

Now there are no check engine lights, I just have a problem when I come up to a stoplight, this problem is driving me crazy.... The truck runs like a dream, then when its warm randomly at a stop light it will start running really rough... LIke it wants to die, and I hear what sounds like air compression behind the steering wheel, I can put it in Nuteral and give it gas and the problem wants to go away, or if I just pull away from the stoplight the car will give a few small backfires and catch right up with itself.... Any suggestions on this problem would be greatly appriciated.. thanks again!
 
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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Try cleaning your trottle body out along with the sensors there.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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roll down a window so you can get out easier
 
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...talls-out.html

Check out this thread. It might help.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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check your iac and clean... then report back
 
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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Vacume leak, the hissing you're hearing is coming from the brake booster. have you have some one do a vacume test ?
 
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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Rams can't swim. Clean or replace tps and or idle air control.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by notanexit7
Rams can't swim. Clean or replace tps and or idle air control.
IAC! that's what I was trying to remember. Thanks for the reminder.
I agree though, check it out. If its not opening when the throttle valve is closed, then your truck will stall.
 
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