Bought a 97 dodge van 2500 with a 318.

Asked by Dave Oct 04, 2020 at 11:41 AM about the 1997 Dodge RAM Van

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Has been sitting approx 1 yr with dead batt. will crank but only run on gas
dribbled in carb while cranking. Suggestions?

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F_O_R answered 3 years ago

A 97 would not have a carburetor. Make sure the fuel pump is working but you may have to clean out the fuel system and replace the fuel filter.

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mcnapper answered 3 years ago

I also have a 1997 Ram Van. I had the same problem and I went to YouTube. Press the gas pedal all the way down and keep it down while cranking the engine. When it starts you have to give it enough gas to keep it running until the ecu has relearned the idling position. I tried this and it worked for me. I hope it works for you too

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