
1997 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 5.9L Poor Idle Quality
Vehicle stalls at idle and has excessive spark knock. Power on acceleration ok. ECM is commanding 8 degrees of spark advance at idle, but measured spark advance with timing light is 51 degrees. No codes and all PID values ok. Engine vacuum steady at 20 inches ...
FIX posted 10/28/2014
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VIN | 3B7HC13Z7V |
Engine | 5.9 L / 8 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Automatic (Electronic) |
Delivery | Fuel Injection / SEFI |
Emissions | OBD-II Compliant |
Symptoms | Poor Idle Quality |
Occurs | Always |
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Vehicle Data
1997 Dodge Ram 1500 ST
VIN | 3B7HC13Z7V |
Engine | 5.9 L / 8 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Automatic (Electronic) |
Delivery | Fuel Injection / SEFI |
Emissions | OBD-II Compliant |
Symptoms | Poor Idle Quality |
Occurs | Always |