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Old 12-11-2008
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Engine trouble in fine snow

Hey there my problem is everytime i drive my truck when it's snowing (only fine snow) my truck will hitch like you just flicked the key switch.When it's raining or heavy snow it runs fine. I tryed spraying all electronic plugs and it has new plugs and wires and coil pack.nothing so far seems to help.I hope someone else has had this problem or can help me.


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Dude! I have the same problem. I tried everthing and did a complete tune up in the process.

I think its a bad sensor somewhere, causing what feels like a lean misfire resulting in a "buck" sensation in the truck.

Its going to the dealer tomorrow morning, well, in 7.5 hours from now, I will report back.
 
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Sounds really wierd.

Do you have any trouble codes?
 
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Hmm that is weird. Mine sometimes does stuff like that to.
 
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thats the bigest problem i'm not getting any engine light it just skips exactly like crunchy's truck. my brothers truck is the same year as mine and his is doing it to.
 
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This might be a stretch but I'm going to say you have moisture in your fuel system.
Usually heavy snow is wet and not completely frozen.Which means the air temperature is near freezing.
Fine snow falls when the air is much colder , usually 10-15 degrees below freezing.
I believe you have moisture in there that is freezing and causing low fuel flow/pressure.
 
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i've tryed deicer in the tank to and still not working.
 
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I have the same problem with my truck, it only happens every great once and awhile... does not set any codes, etc. Not too worried about it, but would be great to know if anyone figures out what cures this?
 
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