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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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Default 97 ram 5.9 misfires

engine light is on, code reads misfire across the board, has lean backfire through the intake, replaced map sensor, o2 sensors, throttle position sensor, fuel pump/filter assy. in the tank. did plugs, wires, rotor & cap recently. started on uphill load, now all acceleration. it is getting worse
 
Old Feb 15, 2004 | 08:14 PM
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if anyone has had similar problems, or heard of anything like this, thanks in advance for any help.
 
Old Feb 24, 2004 | 04:16 PM
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i don't know if if i can help ya but i have a 97 ram sport with the 5.2 and i replaced my plugs,wires ,ect my engine light came on as did the truck run real slow and crappy i took it in to the dealership ,turns out it was my plugs ,they wernt gapped proporly . after that i had know prob. plus be sure to recheck your firing order as they can get kind of confusing
 
Old Mar 8, 2004 | 02:41 AM
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How about fuel pressure?
 
Old Mar 8, 2004 | 01:37 PM
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sounds like your tune-up s off. Make sure to use Champion spark plugs gapped at .035. Also make sure firing order is correct, 1,8,4,3,6,5,7,2,.
 
Old Mar 8, 2004 | 04:42 PM
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Crank Position Sensor? Check for any damaged wiring back by the e-manifold.
 
 




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