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99 Ram 5.2 Magnum rough idle #1889996
08/12/15 01:05 AM
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I picked up a '99 4x4 with a 5.2. It had been sitting a long time but fired up running rough. Replaced plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and had injectors cleaned. Truck runs much better but still a rough idle feels like a dead miss but runs well at higher rpm. Suggestions for troubleshooting ?


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Re: 99 Ram 5.2 Magnum rough idle [Re: Grassosgarage] #1890003
08/12/15 01:11 AM
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If you have access to a scanner watch for misfire.

Check for miss the old way, unplug plug wires one at a time.

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Re: 99 Ram 5.2 Magnum rough idle [Re: Grassosgarage] #1890125
08/12/15 10:16 AM
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possible intake plenum gasket leak, look in intake for signs of oil

Re: 99 Ram 5.2 Magnum rough idle [Re: Grassosgarage] #1890210
08/12/15 12:48 PM
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I've read about the plenum leak but don't understand that causing a dead miss. What about the idle air control?


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Re: 99 Ram 5.2 Magnum rough idle [Re: Grassosgarage] #1890290
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Try some throttle body cleaner.


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Re: 99 Ram 5.2 Magnum rough idle [Re: Grassosgarage] #1890740
08/13/15 01:03 AM
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Bad gas? Battery low? Maybe pull the iac motor and clean everything up in there.

Re: 99 Ram 5.2 Magnum rough idle [Re: Grassosgarage] #1890949
08/13/15 12:45 PM
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Can you smell gas under the hood? Bad injector seals will cause that symptom...







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