Re: Miss & "Cut-Off"

From: Bob Tom (tigers@bserv.com)
Date: Mon Dec 13 1999 - 10:10:51 EST


At 08:50 AM 12/13/99 -0500, you wrote:
> <snip>
>A couple of days ago, I was heading into town and the truck developed a
>bad miss that cleared itself and then the check engine light came on. My
>truck is out of warranty; so, I just talked to the dealer for some ideas.
> They said that if the truck missed it can make the check engine light
>come on. So, I replaced all of the spark plugs (installed by King Kong)
>and reset the computer by disconnecting the battery. (Note: had
>replaced the coil and plug wires earlier) The truck initially ran well,
>but then developed an occasional severe miss and would cut off just like
>turning off the key. I ran the truck off and on with warm and cold
>starts for about 15-20 miles and the problem didn't improve. I took out
>the Accel coil and put the stock coil back in. The truck ran ok with no
>miss or cut off. I tried to duplicate the problem (to verify the Accel
>coil was bad) by reinstalling the Accel coil. Guess what, no miss or
>cut-off (so far). Has anyone had this happen or have any ideas on what
>could be happening? (I'm planning on replacing the distributor cap and
>rotor this week)

My guess, from your description, is that there was a loose connection
at the coil.

Bob. Southern Ontario, Canada.
'97 Dakota CC Sport, FR, 5.2L, 3.55 SG, auto.



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