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We have a 1989 Dodge Ram Charger with 318, throttle body...

Sent to Car Experts March 17 2006 at 6:33 AM
   

We have a 1989 Dodge Ram Charger with 318, throttle body... Recently it has been just shutting off, usually when we've slowed to go around a corner or stop light. Sometimes you can turn key off, take key out of ignition, put key back in and the car starts. Occasionally, it will shut down when you rev the motor, it's almost like it runs out of fuel. PLEASE, do you have any ideas? My husband and son have worked on Mopars for years and they are stumped. THANK YOU for any encouraging words!

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1989 Dodge RamCharger 318

Already Tried:
replaced throttle body, fuel pump relay, new computer, we have a long list

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March 17 2006 at 7:28 AM (23 minutes and 54 seconds later)
         
Reply to Dan's Post: 94,000 MILES
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March 17 2006 at 7:50 AM (21 minutes and 53 seconds later)
         
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I want to say fuel filter but you did state that a long list of things have been done, I would think it made the list. If it didn’t, never rule out the obvious. It sounds like a fuel delivery issue and it appears that you have covered the right thing. There are electronic idle controls that must be checked using the appropriate scanning device. If you don’t have a scanner or a way to record fault codes there are some places like PEP Boy’s and Auto Zone who provide this type of service. The electronics should be checked.

Based on the mileage mentioned I would also check the timing chain for too much slack. If the valve timing is suffering due to excessive slack in the chain, that will effect vacuum which has an effect on the idle at low speed. I realize your frustrated over all you have done and seen no results. I am just trying to offer alternatives to help. I feel you have a fuel delivery problem at low speed. The basics need to apply, check all fuel lines and connections, make sure they are all tight.




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March 17 2006 at 8:58 AM (1 hour and 7 minutes and 42 seconds later)
         
Reply to Dan's Post: You were correct in assuming that we have changed the fuel filter. The timing chain was changed last year, but I am not sure if that has been looked into anymore. We have had Autozone check the codes and did not get any help that direction. I will accept your answer, so you can get paid, but if you think of any other helpful info, feel free to share! Have a great weekend.
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