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Post by coolbreeze on Jan 22, 2018 21:07:11 GMT -5
I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 that I drive mostly during the winter months..
Problem is on damp days it will run rough when first started and then will run great. This morning after a heavy rain it wouldn't start or even fire..
Any ideas ?? All help appreciated..
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Post by wv on Jan 22, 2018 21:08:41 GMT -5
Maybe a hole in the tank , check for moisture under distributor cap
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Post by drfleck on Jan 22, 2018 22:17:36 GMT -5
Possibly you have a cracked ignition coil.
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Post by esshup on Jan 22, 2018 22:25:37 GMT -5
Going on that information, I'd suspect something with the ignition system. How old are the wires and distributor cap? Like others have said, that is what I'd check first. If they have a few years on them, I'd change them all, including the plugs.
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Post by nfalls116 on Jan 22, 2018 22:45:05 GMT -5
I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 that I drive mostly during the winter months.. Problem is on damp days it will run rough when first started and then will run great. This morning after a heavy rain it wouldn't start or even fire.. Any ideas ?? All help appreciated.. Moisture under distributor cap. Is my guess Buy a new cap and rotor and buy a thing of dielectric grease if you don’t have it already and use it around the seal part of the cap and where the wires connect. Good luck |
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Post by hornzilla on Jan 23, 2018 7:49:36 GMT -5
Set of plugs, wires and a new cap.
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Post by Russ Koon on Jan 23, 2018 9:52:55 GMT -5
Good advice above. I'd also grab a can of starting fluid while at the store for plugs, wires, and cap. It's not the real fix, but often will get one running even when it's got a weak spark or poor fuel mixture. I think Autozone and maybe some other parts stores will also read your OBD for free if you're there for parts or supplies.
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Post by firstwd on Jan 23, 2018 11:41:26 GMT -5
On all my old Dodges we had to drill a 1/8" hole in the side of the cap to help alleviate any moisture build up.
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Post by esshup on Jan 23, 2018 14:20:15 GMT -5
Good advice above. I'd also grab a can of starting fluid while at the store for plugs, wires, and cap. It's not the real fix, but often will get one running even when it's got a weak spark or poor fuel mixture. I think Autozone and maybe some other parts stores will also read your OBD for free if you're there for parts or supplies. That brought another thought to mind. While you are there, buy a PCV valve. It might be plugged, not letting the motor vent and that may be why the moisture is getting into the distributor. Let us know what the problem was once you find out!! |
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Post by coolbreeze on Jan 23, 2018 18:08:49 GMT -5
Thanks for all the input. It is very much appreciated.I'll certainly let you know how things shake out. Once again, Thanks-Ron.
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Post by featherduster on Jan 24, 2018 5:26:39 GMT -5
Having owned several Dodge trucks and SUV'S I found the best answer for engine problems was a owning a Chevy.
But then if you need a hobby a MOPAR is a good thing to own.
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Post by treetop on Jan 24, 2018 14:31:25 GMT -5
There use to be a white ballast on the firewall not sure if they still had them on your year but had them go out a few times on my truck same symptoms. One other thing under you cap it looks like a star wheel for ignition pickup about like old points had one go out and it ran like crap when it was wet out side
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Post by treetop on Jan 24, 2018 14:39:34 GMT -5
Having owned several Dodge trucks and SUV'S I found the best answer for engine problems was a owning a Chevy. But then if you need a hobby a MOPAR is a good thing to own. Having owned many dodge trucks and vans for years for work until dodge quit making vans they held up better than fords. The ford vans were JUNK trucks ok, The Chevy vans have been ok but built cheep, I do like my Chevy truck its held up but I like the ride and comfort more in the dodge trucks. |
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Post by coolbreeze on Jan 30, 2018 6:59:11 GMT -5
I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 that I drive mostly during the winter months.. Problem is on damp days it will run rough when first started and then will run great. This morning after a heavy rain it wouldn't start or even fire.. Any ideas ?? All help appreciated.. |
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Post by coolbreeze on Jan 30, 2018 7:09:52 GMT -5
First, thanks for all the help! I let my 2001 Dodge Ram dry out in a very warm garage for nearly 24 hours. Disappointed that it still would not start, I had the distributor cap replaced.
Vroom.. It started and is running fine.. It's rusty and doesn't look the greatest, but I just luv driving it ! Thanks-Rom
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