Two problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Seats will not recline nor flip forward. This has caused a back seat passenger to fall getting out of the 1997 Dodge ram becoming injured. Vehicle misses, stutters and engine pulses at 50 mph. Has been doing this since first onwer. Transmission rebuilt and still does it. Dealer can not find problem after spending $900. 00 on a tune-ep and diagnostics. Check engine light stays on. Doing since first owner. Dealer checks, charged hundreds of dollars and within 8 hours of use light comes back on and stays light. Occasionally it will blink then remain on. Taken to dealer again and they stated this vehicle is sensitive even a gas cap not tight will trigger the check engine light. This light remains on, what is wrong with my engine - nothing!.
Engine check engine light comes on, and oil pressure drops. A minor clacking or taping noise comes and goes away. Dealer has no remedy and no idea what it is.