1998 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD - Page 6 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Have the catalytic converters checked. They are notorious for going bad which can cause those symptoms as well.

vacuum leak somewhere

There may be a tag on your radiator support. Otherwise, you can google it. Even numbers on one side, while odd on the other.

it sounds like the neutral switch that is worn or out of adjustment, its possible that the cable has stretched and needs adjusting or replacing.

Check faulty egr

360 cu in (5.9 L) LA V8 or the 5.9 Cummins.? is really 5.88L here is that generation line up. 3.9 L Magnum V6 5.2 L Magnum V8 5.9 L Magnum V8 5.9 L Cummins Turbo-diesel I6 8.0 L Magnum V10 so 5.9 dont help me...see? what is the question the above is a statement of fact. do tell? did you leave out , what is it? or ???? are you just curious? if in the USA> are you? open hood, look up.see EPA vacuum map? bingo ? (ours does !) if no bingo, it's in the FSM for your country (only) book, dealer sells book.. and at alldata.com did it fall off? vacuum maps very by country (smog laws) and engine. and by options.

i had the same problem with my 1996 ram. I ended up having to change the vacuum actuator on the front axle .it is located on the axle to the right side of the differential housing . Mine actually had a pinhole rusted through. It is easier to replace the mounting bracket and the actuator at the same time .

I have no diagram but you have plugs at the back of engine as well as each side ...You will have to remove trans from engine in order to see the back plugs.....In other words ?......( Pull the Engine )...Brooks

Yes... After a few mph drop it will automatically give it more fuel and even downshift if neccessary.. Cars are heavy.. Need more fuel to go up hills

The activator switch that engages the front axle is located on top of the axle on the right side of the Axle it will have 2 vacuum lines that plug into it usually they are red

Fix what is wrong ! Could be many different things, what codes are you getting ? The light just doesn't come on for no reason,

When was the last time you had the brakes serviced? If the brake fluid is low this could be the problem. but just filling the res is not the answer.

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Need way more info than that. There is a somewhat common problem where the rf axle splines wear out. Not sure if it affects trucks that old though.

Check your batter cables. Sounds like they got brittle and broke when you disconnected them.

does the engine turn over but not fire ? check for spark at plugs if have spark then check that the air filter and any pipe work to the air/fuel system is in good condition, no cracks or blockages etc if all looks ok then i would think it must be fuel related so check that the fuel pump is working and take it from there good luck

You should get it to a front end shop, automotive shop or to a mechanic because it could be the front end wearing out badly.

If it isn't a fuel issue, then I would look at the timing, check that your timing hasn't jumped a teeth or two. Bring it to TDC and check all markings.

I don't see anyone giving you instructions to do auto repairs Other than that,yes you should be able to do the exhaust, but need the tools & if the studs are rusted or break, your in trouble That said-- NO repair shop will do a better job than you will Do some research on the internet about the problem your having first