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Dodge Ram 1500
Report: Rerouting Ignition Coil/Spark Plug Wires Can Solve Misfire/Surge Problems
Dodge Ram 1500 Problem
12 Reports
Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Exhaust & Emissions Affected: 5.9L V8
Average Mileage: 197,100 mi (164,200 mi - 230,000 mi)
Verified
On the 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8, rerouting the ignition coil wire and spark plug wires can help solve a misfire and/or surge problem that occurs at approximately 45 mph. A service bulletin was published that outlines the specifics of the repair. It states the rerouting procedure should be performed before other repairs are done for misfires, surging or spark knock.
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Visitor, 1997 Dodge Ram 1500, 164,200 mi
Same problem as far as the surge goes.
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Visitor, 1996 Dodge Ram 1500, 230,000 mi
Truck will shudder or hesitate at any speed.
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Rookie
surge problems losing power bad
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