Issues when it rains
#1
Issues when it rains
Alright have searched to find a thread that would help but couldnt find one. So I have a 1999 dodge ram 1500 sport 4x4 with a 5.2l automatic transmission. For some reason when I go through water that is barely 2ft deep truck stalls out and dies. Also when it rains hard the night or morning before I go out to start my truck it has issues starting. Generally have to turn the ignition twice before it fires up. Once it starts I dont have the issue again til it rains hard. Not sure what the issue is
#2
When it won't start, does the engine crank, but not fire? Or will it not crank either??
How old are your plug wires? When the engine DOES start, does it run smooth? Think I might be tempted to start it up, hood open, and mist some water around on the plug wires/coil/etc. See if you get a light show.
How old are your plug wires? When the engine DOES start, does it run smooth? Think I might be tempted to start it up, hood open, and mist some water around on the plug wires/coil/etc. See if you get a light show.
#3
When it won't start, does the engine crank, but not fire? Or will it not crank either??
How old are your plug wires? When the engine DOES start, does it run smooth? Think I might be tempted to start it up, hood open, and mist some water around on the plug wires/coil/etc. See if you get a light show.
How old are your plug wires? When the engine DOES start, does it run smooth? Think I might be tempted to start it up, hood open, and mist some water around on the plug wires/coil/etc. See if you get a light show.
#5
What would I be looking for? Sorry I'm kinda new to all this most of the time I would need work done my uncle did it for me or was there telling me what to do.
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2 feet of water is not a good idea to drive through if you can avoid it.Axle seals are designed to keep oil in, not water out. There are a lot of electrical issues high water can cause too. The first thing I would check would be the major ground cable at the frame if there is one.Look for any green discoloration or fluffy white build up. Usually, the starter will drag because of resistance but I've seen it burn the engine to firewall straps out from higher current and then the ignition gets a bit wonky.
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#8
2 feet of water is not a good idea to drive through if you can avoid it.Axle seals are designed to keep oil in, not water out. There are a lot of electrical issues high water can cause too. The first thing I would check would be the major ground cable at the frame if there is one.Look for any green discoloration or fluffy white build up. Usually, the starter will drag because of resistance but I've seen it burn the engine to firewall straps out from higher current and then the ignition gets a bit wonky.
#9
Don't worry about it, I drive through 5 1/2 feet of water. I would recommend putting a water seal on the axles or change the fluid out and moving the breathers higher
#10
What year do you have and how much lift are you running. A stock, late model truck run through 5 feet of water will have major problems down the road.