2013 RAM 3500 DOC(catalytic converter) Failing. Will this shut the truck down?

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  1. coderedenterprises

    coderedenterprises Bobtail Member

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    I know it will eventually but can I run for another week or so? issue was diagnosed last week and its gonna take another week for the part to arrive in Florida from Milwaukee. Anyone have any insight? experience with this? Thanks for the info.


    Matt
     
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  3. chalupa

    chalupa Road Train Member

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    Yes if it plugs up.....truck won't be able to breathe. Better look at it during a run also......could be cherry red and will start a fire or burn the truck down.

    So what's up? Age? Mileage? Additives in fuel ? Programmer ?

    Better if you don't run it but that's me.......may I suggest you don't sleep in it with the motor running?

    Just saying.....
     
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    coderedenterprises Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the reply chalupa.

    It has 107k, no additives and no programmer. its been a great truck but just constant exhaust system issues. EGR cooler replaced and recently the def injector was replaced. Now the cat is bad or getting clogged up according to the dealer. I called Chrysler and they've agreed to pay for the new cat/replacement. from what I hear every new diesel truck, including 18 wheelers are having major issues with the def system. I'm figuring this wont be the end of my def system problems.
     
  5. chalupa

    chalupa Road Train Member

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    It will if you do what many others have done.......and what I'm fixing to do once I'm out of warranty. Cost 2 days and about 2 grand. I can give you a phone number in Houston or you can find your own guy........get my drift??

    Send me a PM
     
  6. coderedenterprises

    coderedenterprises Bobtail Member

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    ya that's next on the list when it fails again.
     
  7. lastone in

    lastone in Light Load Member

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    You know it will not pass a DOT inspection - right.
     
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  8. UKJ

    UKJ Heavy Load Member

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    Run a straight pipe, problem solved :biggrin_25519:
     
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  9. crab

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    i wonder what would happen if a rock knocked a hole in it before your new one came in. don't forget to scrap the old one.
     
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  10. coderedenterprises

    coderedenterprises Bobtail Member

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    In the 21 inspections ive had so far ive never seen one look at the exhaust system. Thats 21 inspections in 2 years by the way. They dont like pickups pulling car trailers.
     
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  11. truckon

    truckon Swamp Thing

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    Whats your gross weight?
     
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