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truck loads up & won,t idle

 
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truck loads up & won,t idle

 

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Year: 1988
Make: Dodge
Make (other): ram
Model: w-100
Engine: 318

Already Tried:
replaced all fuel suplly components.pump,fuel lines[inside tank & out].filter,regulator,relay,& injecters.Codes are 12-33-37-42-52.

Submitted: 346 days and 2 hours ago.
Category: Dodge
Value: $45
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  AMEDEE replied346 days and 2 hours ago.

Hello!

My name is XXXXX XXXXX X can assist you with your question.

If you clear the codes, which code comes back first?

How does the engine accelerate under a load?

Customer replied346 days and 2 hours ago.

to clear codes do i just unhook the battery? engine hesitates on throtling and tries to smooth out but still a little rough.also strong fuel smell when idling

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Expert:  AMEDEE replied346 days and 2 hours ago.

YES. you can unhook the battery or use a scanner to clear the codes.

Is the engine misfiring when running or does the idle just fluctuate?

Customer replied346 days and 2 hours ago.

misfiring

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Expert:  AMEDEE replied346 days and 1 hours ago.

Have you replaced the tune up parts?

Customer replied346 days and 1 hours ago.

not all-plugs & cap ,rotter,and wires are not a year old. code that comes up is-1-1-1-2-5-5

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Expert:  AMEDEE replied346 days and 1 hours ago.

I am having a hard time trying to understand what your vehicle is doing.

If it is misfiring, then you might just have a bad new tune up parts provided the compression is ok in all cylinders.

If the engine is idling rough, then you could have an air or a vacuum leak.

If the engine is bogging down or hesitating under a load, then you could just have low fuel pressure causing your condition.

Customer replied346 days and 1 hours ago.

when idling it just sounds like it has a big cam in it,so it,s probably not missing.its like the choke is on,but theres obviously no choke

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Expert:  AMEDEE replied346 days and 1 hours ago.

Ok.. this is caused by an air or a vacuum leak. Pop the hood and listen for a hissing sound at idle indicating a vacuum leak.

Customer replied346 days and 1 hours ago.

besides a vacuum leak is there anything in the pcm or electrical cicuit ,module or such?

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Expert:  AMEDEE replied346 days and 1 hours ago.

The Throttle position sensor, map sensor or stuck open EGR valve.

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