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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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Changed the plugs in my Dodge Ram Van 1500. I used Bosch Plat. Plugs, gap 04.5. I now have a miss. what is the next step in checking why I now have a miss
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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Default RE: Miss/ after plug change

First problem is the platinum plugs. Plain old spark plugs work better than platinums in a Dodge.

To locate the misfire, pull one plug wire at a time and listen for a drop in RPMs (about 50 rpms). When you find one that when pulled doesn't change the RPMs you've found the skipping cylinder.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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Thank you problem solved.. will remember that about the plugs.
 
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