99 1500 is backfiring when cold

DamianK · 07-12-2009, 06:18 AM

My 99 ram sport seems to be backfiring when it is cold. I can step on the gas and it goes away. The check engine light also comes and goes about every 5 days. Any suggestions??

bradrhale · 07-12-2009, 07:39 AM

take to autozone and have them read the codes on it. this will give a general direction to which part is failing or becoming problematic. could be as simple as time for a tuneup.

stumpuller454 · 07-12-2009, 08:10 AM

I agree with brad scanning it is the first thing to do,there could be a buildup in the distributor and its jumping to another cylinder when cold.

DamianK · 07-12-2009, 08:10 AM

Thanks.....well do

bradrhale · 07-12-2009, 08:22 AM

stump, you thought the very same thing i did, but suggested scanning it first.

stumpuller454 · 07-12-2009, 08:49 AM

smart people think alike...

leolkfrm · 07-12-2009, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stumpuller454

I agree with brad scanning it is the first thing to do,there could be a buildup in the distributor and its jumping to another cylinder when cold.

I don't agree

put it on a real scanner not an autozone code reader

stumpuller454 · 07-12-2009, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leolkfrm

I don't agree

put it on a real scanner not an autozone code reader

jeeze can`t we all get along?

leolkfrm · 07-12-2009, 06:28 PM

this is getting along, just a slight diff in opion

bradrhale · 07-13-2009, 06:42 AM

having a code read is cheaper than having it scanned. if this problem can be fixed by having the code read for free rather than paying someone to scan it, than i imagine the person in need here would like to go that avenue.

07-12-2009, 06:18 AM	#1
DamianK Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3	99 1500 is backfiring when cold My 99 ram sport seems to be backfiring when it is cold. I can step on the gas and it goes away. The check engine light also comes and goes about every 5 days. Any suggestions??

07-12-2009, 08:10 AM	#3
stumpuller454 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grande Prairie, AB Posts: 2,043	I agree with brad scanning it is the first thing to do,there could be a buildup in the distributor and its jumping to another cylinder when cold. __________________ SUPERCHARGED 454 K2500 GMC! 450hp and 600ft/lbs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ27RJHfJKE "sailing with Captain Morgan often!"

07-12-2009, 08:49 AM	#6
stumpuller454 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grande Prairie, AB Posts: 2,043	smart people think alike... __________________ SUPERCHARGED 454 K2500 GMC! 450hp and 600ft/lbs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ27RJHfJKE "sailing with Captain Morgan often!"

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leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,300	this is getting along, just a slight diff in opion __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

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07-12-2009, 07:39 AM	#2
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,025	take to autozone and have them read the codes on it. this will give a general direction to which part is failing or becoming problematic. could be as simple as time for a tuneup.

07-12-2009, 08:22 AM	#5
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,025	stump, you thought the very same thing i did, but suggested scanning it first.

07-13-2009, 06:42 AM	#10
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,025	having a code read is cheaper than having it scanned. if this problem can be fixed by having the code read for free rather than paying someone to scan it, than i imagine the person in need here would like to go that avenue.

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