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Re: truck problem
[Re: dkrug]
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08/01/20 02:51 PM
08/01/20 02:51 PM
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Sprung & Rusty
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I think auto stores like O'Riellys will plug in and tell you for free So I've heard They do, but the codes don't always show the underlining problem.
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Re: truck problem
[Re: Sprung & Rusty]
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08/01/20 05:39 PM
08/01/20 05:39 PM
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Cragar
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I think auto stores like O'Riellys will plug in and tell you for free So I've heard They do, but the codes don't always show the underlining problem. Both statements mostly true. Good place to start looking however , especially if it's free and only takes a few minutes.
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Re: truck problem
[Re: rex123]
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08/01/20 06:13 PM
08/01/20 06:13 PM
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Sorry to hear about your Dodge, but ?? LoL Well you know,. Anyway I had that happen to me and turned out it was the plugs, and wires, cheap fix. I would pull a couple plugs and look at em. Good Luck !! PS. FLASHING ENGINE LIGHT NOT GOOD !!! Steady ok. Not flashing,. My Wires were shot mainly..
Last edited by 2020; 08/01/20 06:18 PM.
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Re: truck problem
[Re: The Beav]
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08/01/20 06:37 PM
08/01/20 06:37 PM
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This is true it’s a part that a lot of times doesn’t get changed
Trapping is what built North America, why take that away?
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Re: truck problem
[Re: rex123]
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08/01/20 07:08 PM
08/01/20 07:08 PM
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The PCM will flash the check engine light when it detects misfires at a high enough rate to damage the catalytic converters. It's part of the PCMs convertor protection strategy. Go get the codes pulled for free at some auto parts store, it'll likely be P030X, with the X representing the cylinder that's misfiring. P0300=multiple cylinder misfire. You likely just need a tune up, without looking at the vehicle, it's a good guess since it sounds like it's only missing under a load (going up hills). Plugs, wires, fuel and air filters
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Re: truck problem
[Re: rex123]
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08/01/20 11:11 PM
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First step is to get the codes from your computer. Most likely, this information will point you to the problem. Trying to make a repair without the codes is going to mean a lot of guessing what the problem is.
I bought the scanner that reads codes 15 years ago when they were new and expensive. It's saved me thousands of dollars over the years. You can get them for $30 bucks now. Worth the money in my opinion.
Last edited by maintenanceguy; 08/01/20 11:13 PM.
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