Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Help!

[GordonG]

Went to pass a guy at about 70-75mph and my truck layed down. I backed off got my throttle back. Could only accelerate with light throttle. Made it home and changed my fuel filter. Runs a little better but acts up after deceleration and then hard throttle. Lift pump? Pressure still ok.

 

[Bob Wagner]

cycle the key on/off 3 times and check for codes in the odometer.



and pray no P0216

 

[GordonG]

Odometer shows P done.

 

[easleyj1]

It has to check both processors so you will see p-done and it will pause there for quite a few seconds then run agin on the other system and give codes or p-done again.



Jonny

 

[GordonG]

Tried again and it went back to the odometer with no codes. Truck ran like a scalded dog today, 85-90 mph no problem. I went through about 2feet of water yesterday. I wonder if my connections on my lift pump are not water tight? Maybe connections were wet and then dried out. Also, should there be a sucking sound when I open my fuel cap? I dont remember that happening until recently.



Thanks for everyones help.

 

[JFaughn]

Diaelectric grease for all connections .
I think that your tank should be vented , so if not its harder to get the volume , if you go long enough , you'll lose pressure also , volume is for accelaration & high speed .

 

[GordonG]

Thanks I'll check for tank vent.

 

[Thomas]

. . . should there be a sucking sound when I open my fuel cap? . . .

As JFaughn mentioned, the fuel tank on your model year 2001 Ram is open to the atmosphere through the rollover valve.


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[GordonG]

Thanks, I'll check the rollover valve. I get in a lot of dust and dirt. Lately mud and water. Probably has mud caked in it.