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Replaced sensors

Old Apr 5, 2022 | 01:31 PM
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I have an 06 ram 1500 5.7l and I just replaced several sensors. I did both knock sensors camshaft and crankshaft sensors. now my truck takes forever to fully crank before it starts
 
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Old Apr 5, 2022 | 01:40 PM
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Mopar sensors, or aftermarkets?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2022 | 01:41 PM
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All aftermarket
wife took the liberty to order one's she found on amazon
 
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Old Apr 5, 2022 | 01:53 PM
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Yeah, you don't want to go aftermarket on those, especially camshaft and crankshaft sensors.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2022 | 01:54 PM
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I get that just not sure what to do now I mean truck will start and all just takes a minute to get there
 
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Old Apr 5, 2022 | 06:23 PM
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You get Mopar sensors and put them in. Return the aftermarkets if you can.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2022 | 06:24 PM
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Question now is is it safe to drive my truck to work til I get the mopar sensors.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2022 | 11:43 AM
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It works, you just don't like how long it takes. Ultimately the aftermarket sensors will have shorter lifespans.
 
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