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trentswy
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Posted - February 26 : 1:42a Reply with Quote Report this post to a moderator
I have a 1994 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 318 v-8 motor. I having power issues when giving it gas like going up hills or passing. Someone told me to check my mass air flow sensor and clean it they said that if the check service engine light came on this could be the problem. Can someone please help and let me know your thoughts. Thanks

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Posted  - February 26 : 7:00a Reply with Quote Report this post to a moderator
Go to a parts store and rent a scan tool.

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Posted  - February 26 : 7:53a Reply with Quote Report this post to a moderator
If you have Auto Zones in your area they scan for free.
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Posted  - February 26 : 11:59a Reply with Quote Report this post to a moderator
I'll give the same answer I usually do. How long has it been since you did a thorough tuneup? If you've owned the truck for a while and haven't replaced the cap, rotor, plugs, and wires, you probably should. I'm not saying it will absolutely fix your problem, but it won't hurt.

As far as cleaning your MAF sensor, you can either get some electronic cleaner from Radio Shack, or parts stores now sell specific MAF sensor cleaner. Just take it off and spray liberally.

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Posted  - February 26 : 12:44p Reply with Quote Report this post to a moderator
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I'll give the same answer I usually do. How long has it been since you did a thorough tuneup? If you've owned the truck for a while and haven't replaced the cap, rotor, plugs, and wires, you probably should. I'm not saying it will absolutely fix your problem, but it won't hurt.


If he's got a cap and rotor on a '94 truck, his issue isn't a tune-up, his issue is that someone stole his original engine and replaced it with something else!

trentswy
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Posted  - February 26 : 12:55p Reply with Quote Report this post to a moderator
The truck has brand new plugs and wires and stays tuned up I dont think the 94 ram has a maf if so i cant find it. Ill take it to advance and have them scan it to see if i can figure out the problem. If someone knows where the maf may be let me know. Anyways thanks for all the help guys.

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Posted  - February 27 : 6:37p Reply with Quote Report this post to a moderator
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I'll give the same answer I usually do. How long has it been since you did a thorough tuneup? If you've owned the truck for a while and haven't replaced the cap, rotor, plugs, and wires, you probably should. I'm not saying it will absolutely fix your problem, but it won't hurt.


If he's got a cap and rotor on a '94 truck, his issue isn't a tune-up, his issue is that someone stole his original engine and replaced it with something else!



Remember, its a Chrysler V8.

Look at your intake tube. The MAF sensor will be the only thing with an electrical plug in it.

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Posted  - March 1 : 11:23a Reply with Quote Report this post to a moderator
It almost sounds like a Fuel Filter or Pressure problem, when was the last time the Fuel Filter was Changed?

Edited by - Siber Express on March 1 11:24a
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