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Dodge Ram: Problems & Solutions
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kcram - Pickups Host
If this engine starts hard, idles poorly and/or runs rough most of the time, it might be a bad intake manifold gasket.
A bad fuel pump can also cause a similar symptom.
Good luck,
Dusty
Best regards,
Dusty
I have the EXACT same problem with my 99 Ram 4x4. I took the truck to an auto parts store and had them put the code computer on it and there was no trouble codes stored or reported. I don't think the check engine light is actually on for a problem, but just on with the rest of the lights. The truck will still run.
This seems to be a pretty popular problem, has anyone got any other ideas? I'm going to search the web and dealers for any recall notices about the problem. Does anyone know where to go to view any recalls on your vehicle? If anyone would please respond it would be appreciated.
Regards- RobH
Thanks and Regards, RobH
I still do not know why that happened.
The bulbs are good. I have checked all the fuses and the relays...they are good. I also checked the brake plunger (not the right name) behind the brake petal, its not stuck.
When I intital check my fuses I had one rear right fuse blown and I replaced it. I believe this blew when I connect my boat trailer lights...which are not working either..
Any thoughts or directions on some of the next steps- Thank you very much in advance!
Anybody else seen this problem and what did you do?
Hoping to find something out before I am at the dealer.
I would also make sure that the carburetor is properly adjusted. Does it have any electrical components, such as trhottle position sensor, or fuel mixture adjusting solenoid? Malfunction of one of these can also cause problems. Getting a rebuilt carb if nothing else works may be what it needs.
Some notes on the toe adjustment: Typically manufacturers recommend slightly positive toe adjustment, something like 0.05 degrees. Positive toe means the front wheels are pointing slightly inward in the front of the vehicle. negative toe means wheels poiting outward in the front of the vehicle. Ideally, toe setting should be equal numbers, either both positive, or negative. The range is pretty broad, say -0.1 to 0.15 degrees. If you had one wheel set to -0.1 and the other to 0.15 degrees, your tires would wear very quickly on the outside edge. The ideal toe in most cases is about +0.05 degrees on both wheels. Of course, each manufacturer has their preferred nominal setting and acceptable range.
I'd like to politely disagree.
The problem was excessive wear on the edge of one tire. Because of the inherent self centering action of the steering, the final toe setting is always the average of the two. A toe setting that's far enough out of range to cause tire wear will always cause that wear to be exhibited on both tires.
The cruise control was engaged the other day which caused the engine to sound like it was being reved up and the rpms to jump causing me to immediately disengage the cruise control.
Changed the tranny fluid and filter but that didn't seem to help.
Check engine light came on previous to this but now is off.
Really hoping this does not require a trip to the shop, as bad experiences in the past with mechanics scare me.
Thanks for any and all help
thanks
I have an 04 HO Cummins with 16K miles. It has a slight ticking sound. The dealer listened to it and said it was one or more sticking injectors. They are going to fix it this coming Friday. My question is: has this damaged my engine? They claim the problem gets worse as time goes on - eventually sticking wide open and melting a hole in the piston. Besides the ticking, they also look for fuel in the crank case - which has not happened yet in this case. Any one else see this kind of problem?
Ideas? What cause this? Suggestions on how to fix it?
Thanks!
Katherine
Thanks to all
Katherine
I know, a lot of people are skeptical about taking vehicles to dealers for diagnosis, but as complex as these control systems are, sometimes it is the best alternative. You do not have to pay them to fix the problem, just let them diagnose it for you. then you can buy the right part and fix it yourself.
katherine