engine low power problem?

I would start by scanning the PCM (Computer) scanned for any trouble codes it may have stored. The truck may need to be driven with a scan tool on it, then checked when it begins malfunctioning, in case it doesn't set a "hard" code. Cycling the key is resetting the PCM, so that's why it may need to be watched while running Please check out these guides to help us fix it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

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if i drive slow or normal my 2001 dodge ram 1500 runs great. but when i floor it or give it alot of gas. like when i get on the freeway. the r.p.m.'s jump up in to the red and the truck does not gain any power. Why does it lose power and not engadge

It sounds like either you are low on transmission fluid or the clutches are slipping. Check the fluid to make sure it is clean and full. Also, see if it has a burnt smell to it.

Has low power and spark knock upon acceleration, codes 300,305,306 are showing.It acts like the timing is severly retarded.

I have read around and this seems to be a very common issue that some have fixed with various fixes. Some fixes were PCM reflash, colder spark plugs (part # 3923) and colder thermostat (180 degrees), de-carb intake and valves, and intake plenum gaskets going bad. I think i would try the colder plugs and thermostat (easy and cheap test).

So basically my truck has no power when climbing steep grades or any type of incline it it loses power really bad it seems that it has a problem staying at high rpm when you give a lot of gas to it it sounds like it is sucking a lot of air and it is just a really loud noise, but no power coming out of it. you can put it in neutral and floor it and it will get up to about 4000 rpm and just stay there and cutting in and out and then will just slowly start to die back down to nothing. it starts and idles fine only when you want to use the power I put new fuel pump and map Denver and throttle body sensor and oxygen sensors took off injectors they are clean my check motor light is broke but had it scanned and no codes. put cap and rotor and plugs and wires about six months ago. it never dies when doing these symptoms just has no power on flat grades it is fine unless you want to drive it like you stole it. is it a clogged catalytic converter or broken distributor gear or bad cap and rotor?

Sounds like a clogged catalytic converter. try to remove the o2 sensor before the catalytic converter and see if you get your normal rpm range.

Okay, and if it works can I just leave it unplugged until I can get a new one?

Ok and if it works can I just leave it unplugged until I can get a new one

No, the o2 sensor controls the amount of fuel the engine needs to run.

I drive a dodge ram 1500 4x4 5.9 and when in overdrive it loses a lot of its power and makes a grinding noise what is my problem? The sound comes from the front of the trans and sometimes its sounds like it comes from the differential. It sometimes does this when it is not in overdrive.

Does the sound seem to come from the transmission area? Have you checked trans fluid to make sure it is clean and full?

Yes it comes from the transmission area sometimes and very rarely it seems like it comes from the differential. I have checked the fluid and it was clean and full. It usually only does this when in overdrive or when going up a hill.

I forgot to mention it isn't and has not thrown any codes because of this problem (yet).

just to add, it sounds like you have a torque converter issue in the trans. the grinding may be the converter itself. have seen this in the past. have a trans shop verify this and give you a bid.

Roy

Okay, thanks a lot for both of your help. Maybe it will end up just being a torque converter issue. My wallet is wishing that's the case.

good luck

I bought a used 2001 diesel w/86k miles. The lift pump and injector pump have both been replaced. The truck starts fine but after reaching operating temperature it starts to lose power and I can't keep it running. It's been worse during these extremely hot days. any suggestions? Thanks.

is the check engine lt on and is there any smoke visible

check to make sure that the oil lines to your turbo charger arent plugged up at all! Change oil and filter, and run a bottle of injector cleaner/upper end lube thru the fuel.

This is an intermediate problem. When driving the engine seems to lose power.I have to pump the gas pedal to keep the engine from dieing. When i do this it will pop out the exhaust I can drive for months with no problem then out of the blue it happens again. I did replace the fuel relay and it had a tune up recently.

Have you checked fuel pump pressure? Also, have you checked the catalytic converter to see if it is plugging? Finally, has the check engine light ever come on?

My Truck wouldnt start i thought it was a battery problem turned out that a chip on my truck had shorted or something check engine light has been on for two days unpluged chip and it starts automatically but now has no accerlation and no smoke that i have seen i only drive it a couple miles a day for now but has been my daily driver for a couple years got my license suspened but get it back pretty soon so any information pertaining to anything i might have to do i would really appreciate it

What chip was replaced? Did it deal with the security system? Also, have you checked the basic things such as the cataylicit converter, fuel pump pressure...

it was a edge EZ... it had nothing to do with the security. how do you check the cataylicit converter