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Old Jan 28, 2022 | 03:42 PM
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Is 07 Dodge ram 1500 stuck in limp mode It'll shift for a second and 3rd but won't go into 4th or overdrive The codes I have are for If camshaft positioning sensor and oil sending unit If I've tried to reset leap mode multiple different ways With no success I took it to a training mechanic I know he put it on his computer took it down the road and used his computer to shift it into 4th and said it was losing speed speed in 4th gear If all I had done previously was change my spark plugs it was running and shifting perfectly before then any help would be appreciated
 
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Old Jan 28, 2022 | 06:22 PM
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What plugs did you put in? What engine do you have?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2022 | 08:45 PM
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What plugs did you put in? What engine do you have?
Is TRQ iradium XL plugs 5.7 l hemi
its 4x4 as well with a 545rfe trans
 
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Old Jan 28, 2022 | 10:12 PM
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Dodge motors have a habit of not really liking the rare-earth plugs. Think I would return the iridium plugs, and go with standard coppers. Like it came from the factory with.....
 
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Dodge motors have a habit of not really liking the rare-earth plugs. Think I would return the iridium plugs, and go with standard coppers. Like it came from the factory with.....
so what exactly will that do for the limp mode im stuck in? This dose not address my problem could you explain further please.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2022 | 09:20 AM
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so what exactly will that do for the limp mode im stuck in? This dose not address my problem could you explain further please.
Your problem started after you changed spark plugs..... It *might* be just a coincidence..... But, if the engine isn't running properly, nothing else works right either.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2022 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Your problem started after you changed spark plugs..... It *might* be just a coincidence..... But, if the engine isn't running properly, nothing else works right either.
right on ill try stock mopar plugs. It It sucks because I just spent 80 bucks on 16 already implodes that I can't return I'm going to have surgery on my right bicep Monday and it'll be 6 months before I can get back under the hood
 
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Old Jan 29, 2022 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Jlmcfarlin
right on ill try stock mopar plugs. It It sucks because I just spent 80 bucks on 16 already implodes that I can't return I'm going to have surgery on my right bicep Monday and it'll be 6 months before I can get back under the hood
Ouch. Try and find something enjoyable to do on your 'vacation'. Let us know when you are back at it.
 
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