In this video we have a quick look at a 1999 Dodge ram 5.9 that came in with a no power complaint. After starting the vehicle it was pretty obvious what the problem was. However we took it just a couple steps further just to be 100% and prove our hunch. Turns out our hunch was right. -Enjoy!
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Just seeing this video now. Guess why?? I have the exact same problem with my 99 Ram 1500. Gonna test it today. You do a service to us all with your videos. Your my "go to" for the no nonsense approach and the educational parts of the content as far as what we should see on a scanner and to help us diagnose the problem so we don't just start throwing parts at it. Bless you and your family.
Now, that's a diagnosis. Electronic, confirmed by actual pressure testing, instead of just a visual.
You can measure temperature in front and back of the cat, if the difference is high that’s an easy way to 100% verify plugged in a couple seconds… wherever the restriction is where you see a big temperature spike… I want to say a 100 degree temperature delta says plugged but check me on that number, anyway a temp gun is pretty dang accurate…
Eric. I really like your channel. I like the way you always figure out what caused the problem. Could you suggest a scanner for a poor man
Need to replace a dashboard where can I buy a good one
Love it…
GRANDMA WAS THE SMARTEST LADY I DIDNT KNOW
Someone took my o2sensor fuses out ,
Thank you for posting this video, I have the same truck with exactly the same issue. I’m getting rid of it as is.
Props to You Grandma and uncle Bob! subbed
MY 98 IS DOIN THE SAME THING I CUT MY CONVERTOR OFF IT WAS ALL BUSTED UP INSIDE RAN THE SAME WITHOUT EXHAUST ,REPLACED BOTH 02 SENSORS AND IDLE CONTROL , THERES NO MASS AIR FLOW ON THIS TRUCK ONLY 64K MILES NO IM AT A LOSS ANY SUGGESTIONS…………..
What's wrong with my Dodge ran 1500 5.9 when it idles rough on the strat up in the morning.
Hi have 2002 dodge Dakota 3.9 v6 runs about 2 miles and turns off no codes on dash please help me
What if I'm still having this same problem after replacing the catalytic converter and both o2 sensors?
Awesome! My van has the same problem, I'm just gonna straight pipe it now
With the less expensive to repair emissions systems, I think I'd travel out of NY if I was buying a new car as a NY citizen.
Engine sounds sick. 🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮
Great work!
It just started doing it to my 03 dakota.i had installed 5.9l .an I know it's not the muffler or Cadillac converter cuz I don't have no pipes installed in it yet but it's still bogging out?????
Great video! Tried looking everywhere online for that Snap-on S6149 O2 sensor adapter (or even a similar product with a hose connection) and was completely unable to find one that was available or not included within some kit. Any ideas?
Hey Eric my truck is doing the same exact thing and sounds excalty the same except I don't have a car on mine just a straight pipe it was running fine down the highway and starting doing this any ideas ?
Could a plugged cat also cause the engine to shake in low rpm while driving? I have that problem on my 98 ram 1500 84k miles 5.2l. I'm breaking my had over what it could be since it really is only in low rpms eg 30mph in 5th gear (manual trans) which was working fine before I had to replace the cooler.
If he took the Patriots steering wheel cover off, it'd run just fine. Lol.
Could this cause the truck to over heat as well
So Axel Foley putting bananas up a tailpipe causing a car to barely run wasnt movie magic. I learned something new
Dashboard looked like it was in pretty good shape
That’s cool, I work in a lot of diesels they have a differential pressure sensor for the dpf filter.. same concept…👍🏻
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Like to disconnect the month I didn't take long bit and drill out the cat
Hey South Main, quick question. My truck is having a rather strange problem. It stalls and dies completely while I'm driving, and the fuel system relay gets so hot to the point where it deforms the relay and also melts the location around the pins. I was thinking crank position sensor or fuel pump, but I could be wrong. It seems to be a short in the system somewhere, it's my only vehicle and I desperately need your help! Thank you,
The Joker.
Thank you for getting right to the point!!! No long intros, animated logos nor small talk. Great channel!
Just remove the cat and 02 sensors, waste of space anyway.
Does this have a DTC code readout on the gauge cluster?
A quicker and easier test is to rev the engine for one minute and if the cat. glows cherry red, it's clogged.
Ah, the old key trick to find out DTCs. I like it.
Happened to me. Changed catalytic converter and worked like a charm.
Probably the only reason Cadillac is still around. Every gasser in america has to have a Cadillatic converter made by Cadillac.
loose timing chains,plugged converters,too hot plugs can also increase the temps the exhaust valves run at,which invariably will crack heads,manifolds,valves with disastrous results,at highway speed,there wont be enough left of the engine for parts,good job eric o,superwrench
Just drill some larger holes and charge him for a bypass operation…. Problem solved
Mr O
You commented that it was recognized that a defective intake belley pan gasket contributed to the cat breaking down
My cat plugged about 7 years ago
Since I wasn't in an emission state
Sawsall and cat delete pipe
Truck has 150k now
Runs fine such as a 150k truck can run
But my question is
Is it probable that my gasket has been defective for longer than I realize ?
And do you have a video on that replacement?
That's why I like living in Florda
No inspections
Cat delete
Problem solved
Trouble code P0068
What would the next step be, My catalytic converter has been removed.
I did this on a customers Focus one time. They towed it in cause it would barely move. It had a P0420. I grabbed a drill and drilled a hole before the cat. Should have seen the look on there face when I drove it out of the bay 10 mins after towing it in.
How about explaining those terms…for example what is a "Federal" truck?
Got a 2001 Dodge 1500 the big Ram 5.9 190000 miles on it I live in Wisconsin I feel your pain gets to a point where I wonder when do I stop putting money into this Beast
Had a friend with a chevy S-10 blazer that wouldn't go over 15 mph, took a sawsall to the converter and told him to visit a muffler shop, LOL……