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bpeebles - yep 4.7 V8 with auto. Currently have around 5600 pleasurable miles on the rig. I only notice this condition when standing still. It may occur when moving but I have not observed it. This condition has always been present but I thought it would go away as the computer became use to my erratic driving but the condition is still there and I am starting to wonder if this is natural. By the way my truck was one of those that was help up for two-three weeks by a DC QA check around the end of March. I was told, unofficially by DC that the holdup was because of fuel pump problems. Don't know if this is related or not, just throwing it in for the h-ll of it. Carl |
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Ok guys I have a strange one I believe! I visited some relatives this weekend who lived 200 miles away. The problem started when I stopped at a station and the door locks went crazy! They started going up and down and making clicking noises like it was trying to lock again after it was already locked. they finally stopped and I resumed my jaunt. As I was driving down the road they started doing the same thing! It seems they just get a mind of there own once in a while. today I stopped for gas and it locked the door after I shut it! good thing I took my keys out. 2000 Quad Cab 4.7 auto with keyless entry and factory alarm system.Anybody else experience this problem? This is the first problem I have had in the first 9000 miles. I got my best mileage this trip 19.1 mpg but, that was no one but me and no load. 65 to 70 most of the way. |
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This problem was mentioned by another Quadder earlier. I don't recall seeing the fix. I had the same problem with my 94 Dodge Caravan. Heard strange noise coming from garage. Went to check and the doors were locking themselves continousely as fast as they could. Disconnected the battery since it was just about dead anyway. Dealer replaced the computer module (~$300) and the problem stopped. The doors had done this several times intermittently over a few years. Once while I was pulling into an amusement park. For a minute or two the locks just had a big party. Stopped just as suddenly as it started. Really erie feeling. Please post the fix since you are not the first to report this problem. |
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| At about 3,000 miles had same problem with door locks. Mine started one night when the Quad was parked in the garage. Interior lights would come on and the door locks would go crazy. It was a very stromy night, I thought it might have something to do with all of the static electricity in the air. I popped the fuse out, put it back in the next morning and everything was fine. No problems since then. | |
| Has anyone put split fire sparks plugs on their quad cab and had any noticable mileage or horsepower after installing them? Wampus | |
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I made an appointment today with the dealer. they will check it out on friday so, I will keep you posted on what they find. This problem continued for the 2 days of my trip and the weather was perfect so I believe it must be a computer or an electrical short of some kind. |
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Some time back there was a discussion about split fire plugs. Can't remember all the details, (age and liquour issues, but that is another story..) but I do remember that the design of the 4.7L semi-hemi is designed with a special spark plug set-up and split fires were not thought to be a good idea. Maybe Jack, a.k.a (themacguy) can remember. KnK |
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| re sparkplugs. This was discussed a while back. The BOB "Big Orange Book:2000 Dakota shop manual" states that the use of any plug other than the specified plug could have adverse affects on engine operation and performance. The plugs used are copper core (what ever that means). I have read that there is a comparable Autolite copper plug that has been used with reported improvement in engine smoothness at idle. Rick | |
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(iowabigguy) Copper-Core plugs have are manufactured with a high-thermal-conductivity core. (Copper in this case) The copper excels in pulling the heat away from the center-electrode and sending it into the metal threads where it can be dissipated into the aluminum head of the engine. (The aluminum head is ALSO a good thermal conductor and aids in heat-dissapation.) Some plugs also have a platinum center electrode which is VERY impervious to '"wear". (Platinum is a relatively inert material) thus it can me made much smaller than a 'standard' center-electrode which promotes a more localized spark. HOWEVER I believe you are mistaken about the BOB. (From Memory) I believe it states that the 4.7V8 has copper side-electrodes on the spark plugs. And warns about pre-ignition if these are not used. Why all this copper? (Besides, GOLD is a better conductor!) The intent is to keep the tip of the spark plugs 'cool' enough to keep them from igniting the FA mixture prematurely (pre-ignition). The 'risk' of making the plug tips too 'cool' would cause a build-up of combustion by-products on them during warm-up/idle conditions. Bottom line: Keep the plug tips within a specific heat-range to burn off the crud but also not cause pre-ignition. I will post the details on spark-plug design only if pressed... I do not want to go beyond the scope of this forum. |
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We might be saying the same thing. Here is the quote from "BOB" in section 8D-14 "Caution: The 4.7L V-8 engine is equipped with copper core ground electrode type spark plugs. They must be replaced with the same type/number spark plug as the original. If another spark plug is substituted, preignition will result." I believe this is what I paraphrased in the previous message. |
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