Seen similar symptoms with both a stuck EGR valve and clogged cat
converter....but would expect some kind of code to be set.
"Mike" <mik@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "Gina Fierro" <bogus-mail@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>I have a 98 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4, about 2 weeks ago my I loaned it out and
>>they ran it out of gas. Now it won't stay running after it warms up.
If
>>you start it and its cold, it will hold the idle right at 600 RPMs.
Once
>>it warms up and you are driving it when you put your foot on the brake
to
>>slow down or stop the RPMs drop to 0 and it dies. I have taken the
truck
>>to two of the local mechanics and they are telling me the fuel filter is
>>inside the fuel tank and is non-serviceable. I have never heard of such
a
>>thing. I took it into my normal mechanic and he ran a pressure test, it
>>came back fine. He also hooked the truck up to the computer to see if
any
>>error codes would come up, nothing. Then I went down and bought some
SEA
>>FOAM and put that into the gas tank. The problem is still there. It's
>>funny because if you bring the RPMs up to 2500 for a couple of seconds
and
>>then take your foot off the gas it will run just fine for a short time.
I
>>am afraid of doing any more damage. Any help would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Gina
>> gina@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
> Clean the throttle body and check the operation of the IAC motor. You
> stated that the fuel pressure is good so that rules out a plugged filter
> or bad pump.
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