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2005 DODGE RAM 1500

4.7L V84WDAUTOMATICgas
7 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor518Torque3889Fluid9DTC808Battery0Maintenance0Recalls7
P0219high severityPowertrain

Engine Overspeed Condition

on 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7L V8 · 4WD

What this code means

The engine RPM has exceeded the maximum programmed limit.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Fuel cutoff activated
  • Rev limiter engaged

Common causes

  • Transmission slipping under load
  • Clutch slipping (manual trans)
  • PCM miscalibration
  • Downshift at too high speed

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check transmission operation
  2. Test clutch (manual)
  3. Review operating conditions from freeze frame

Repair notes

Diagnose why engine reached excessive RPM. Check transmission or clutch.

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