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3.6l v6 starts rough doesn’t idle unless floored

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Old Jun 14, 2024 | 02:31 PM
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i have a 2014 dodge ram with the v6 and recently it shut off on me and didn’t wanna start i did diagnosis i changed spark plugs coil pack, and new knock sensors still won’t idle and vibrates really bad around 1-2k rpm it will only start if i floor it, i know the v6 are notorious for lifter failure and this truck had lifter tick i’ve driven with that noise for a while had no issues till now, the only codes i get are knock sensor and i put two new knock sensors won’t start i pulled at 3 plugs on passenger side while the truck was running and it had no change in performance still rough idle i have attached a video link below
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Old Jun 14, 2024 | 03:38 PM
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Did it toss a couple rockers???? Might wanna pull the valve cover, and see what's up.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2024 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by spooderboss2000
i have a 2014 dodge ram with the v6 and recently it shut off on me and didn’t wanna start i did diagnosis i changed spark plugs coil pack, and new knock sensors still won’t idle and vibrates really bad around 1-2k rpm it will only start if i floor it, i know the v6 are notorious for lifter failure and this truck had lifter tick i’ve driven with that noise for a while had no issues till now, the only codes i get are knock sensor and i put two new knock sensors won’t start i pulled at 3 plugs on passenger side while the truck was running and it had no change in performance still rough idle i have attached a video link below
https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...tz?usp=sharing
did you ever figure it out im having the same issue with mines
 
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