99 Ram running rough/won't start - small unique gift to whom nails this one.
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RE: 99 Ram running rough/won't start - small unique gift to whom nails this one.
on dodge 360's it's a common problem with cracked coils. I'm on my third coil in a 161,000 kilometers (100,000 mi. plus). I even tried a excel coil, same thing happened.
cheers kayakman
cheers kayakman
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RE: 99 Ram running rough/won't start - small unique gift to whom nails this one.
kayakman is it an accel or excel? is it a stock replacement or an aftermarket coil like an msd blaster?
rpowers301, good luck. did you try looking under the hood while its running at night?
rpowers301, good luck. did you try looking under the hood while its running at night?
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RE: 99 Ram running rough/won't start - small unique gift to whom nails this one.
ORIGINAL: rpowers301
Thank all of you for the help. I replaced the coil yesterday (which I should have done with the wires plugs and caps in the first place) and it started up and ran great. The old coil was cracked at the bottom too. The true test will be after it rains though. We are expecting some tonight and tomorrow. I will keep you posted.
Thank all of you for the help. I replaced the coil yesterday (which I should have done with the wires plugs and caps in the first place) and it started up and ran great. The old coil was cracked at the bottom too. The true test will be after it rains though. We are expecting some tonight and tomorrow. I will keep you posted.
ORIGINAL: Steve05ram360
I agree with mason... however i'd start with the coil.
edit: oops, didnt finish my thought... the coil could have a crack in it and when moisture is heavy in the air it's causing it to fail. another thing to look at is the wiring to the coil. most of the time when you have mositure issues it's ignition related.
I agree with mason... however i'd start with the coil.
edit: oops, didnt finish my thought... the coil could have a crack in it and when moisture is heavy in the air it's causing it to fail. another thing to look at is the wiring to the coil. most of the time when you have mositure issues it's ignition related.