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Thanks
Jim
However, I can't imagine why you didn't return to Wal-Mart immediately you realized what had happened, and have them deal with the whole mess. It was their screw-up and their responsibility to put things right, preferably with a new transmission.
ast response would be greatly appreciated as I have a 12pack almost cold.
FYI for everybody ***http://www.hemitruckclub.com/*** I just found this site though a friend of mine today! Check it out, repair manuals for 03 and up are on this site, front page in pdf.
Alten88
read: $94 million Settlement with Chrysler over Emission Control Defects.
http://enviro.blr.com/display.cfm/id/63136
2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 5.9L quad cab, 84,000k
The engine will "die" on me on occasion while driving. Doesn't matter what speed or if the engine is cold or hot. All of the electrical equipment in the truck continues to work even after the engine has quit. The engine does not sputter or spit before it dies it just quits. Sometimes the truck will fire backup if I wait a minute or two and other times I have to let it sit for an hour or more (coincidence?). Sometimes the vehicle can sit overnight or during the day while at work and when I go to start it it will turn over but will not fire up. I have already replaced the fuel pump & Plugs but still having the same problem. I am going to swap out the Ignition coil tomorrow to see if this helps. Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated!!!! :confuse: :mad:
kcram - Pickups Host
First, the truck is generally kept in a garage at night. If I leave the truck out on a cool to cold night it occasionally has a very difficult time starting. I may have to crank the engine for 3-5 minutes before any firing occurs and once the engine does start it will run very rough until warm. Once warmed up the engine runs fine and the truck will restart without missing a beat.
If the truck is kept in an unheated garage it always starts right up.
I have yet to do any trouble shooting because the problem occurs so infrequently but I am concerned it may fail to start and strand me sometime in the future thus my searching this forum.
Any input on trouble shooting and / or similar problems and solutions will be appreciated.
While oil pressure will normally drop when the rpm decrease, it shouldn't get to the point where the 'check gauges' light illuminates. You either have a problem with the oil pressure sender unit, the oil pump or possibly the bearing shells are worn or damaged, or you're low on oil.
The first thing to do, after checking the dipstick, is to attach a mechanical pressure gauge to see what the real oil pressure is.
If more info needed please refer to questions #2633, 2624, or 2609. Thanks again
What is the mileage on your truck?
Oddly, I had the same identical problem with my '93 Sentra. I could not seem to isiolate the problem but being close to selling the car I didn't pursue it much.
I need some information, and I appologize if you've given this out before. I beg your patience a little.
How many miles on this 2002? Can you remember when this condition began and did it occur soon after any kind of repair, maintenance or other event?
Regards,
Dusty
Could this be a catalytic converter problem? I'm not choking out, and not smoking bad like a valve ir head gasket.
What is my next step?
Thanks,
it's a 2001 1500 quad cab sport 4X4 with the 318. I bought the truck in August 2005 with 58,000 and now it has 67,000. No major repairs have been done. I noticed the problem the first time I drove it on the interstate. I took it to the dealer I bought it from and they were no help so I took it to the Dodge dealer and they said it shouldn't be doing the downshifting but they offered no help. The problem occurs while driving down the interstate at anywhere after 55mph's The truck will downshift out of overdrive if the wind blows, there's a rise in the road or if I have something in the back, it's really bad when I have several people in the truck with the air conditioning on and the wind blows or there's a hill. Depending on the wind and size of the hill it will go anywhere from 3000rpms all the way to 4500/5000rpms. I know that most vehicles shift out of overdrive while going up steep hills but it shifts at every little hill. My old chevy never had this problem. Here is what has been done to the truck in hopes of solving the problem, new spark plugs(me), K/N filter(me), trans flushed(speed lube), Diff. fluid replaced(speed lube), throttle cable tightened(dealer), emissions harness replced(dealer), and tranny put on diagnosis machine(dealer). No lights are on and the catalytic converter doesn't seem to be clogged, the exhaust flows very well(you can see it cause it's cold here). After all of these different things I still have the problem. Anymore information I can give you let me know. I think that is everything though. Thnaks again - Matt
If it has not been scanned for codes, go by AutoZone and they will scan it for free and then post the codes, if any, here and that will provide a lot more information.
For the first year, I had the oil changed every 3,000 miles, but have since cut that back to 5,000 miles. I've noticed that my Dodge will use about 1/2 quart of oil at about the 3,000 mile mark. I have NO idea where the oil is going: no spots on the driveway and no blue smoke.
Other searches on this subject alway pull up Dodge Durango 4.7L oil sludge issues.
Anyway, the oil pressure drop scares the heck out of me, so anyone that has any suggestions or comments, please reply or e-mail me: cyunvme AT gmail dot com.
When referencing one of these TSBs, do I just walk into the dealership and state that I want it performed? Is there a charge for this, since it is a known issue? Also, am I obligated to allow them to come to their own diagnosis of the problem (and the fee that comes with it)?
Just the same as you can ask to have your oil and filter changed (and nothing else), you can ask to have the procedure described in a particular TSB performed.
Engine starts just fine, but can’t drive for more than 50 yards; it starts struggling and suffocating until the engine dies. I’ve already replaced the catalytic converter and its still having the same problems. So I’m thinking it's either an oxygen sensor, exhaust sensor, or something like that.
Are the sensors easy to replace? where are they located, is there anything online like pics or diagrams that show how and where to replace it?
OBD reads code 55
any other suggestions?
Thanks!
007BigTex
My first impression from the symptoms is a fuel problem. Either the regulator or fuel pump. Will the vehicle idle for extended periods or does it die after a couple of minutes idling also? When it dies will it restart right away or do you have to wait for some time?
I would check the fuel pressure both with engine off and with engine running before I went any further.
Thanks to all! :confuse: