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#3262 of 3275 Re: '01 to '05 Rear Brake Mod [mac24] by azram Oct 07, 2006 (3:54 pm)
Replying to: mac24 (Oct 07, 2006 2:48 pm) Thx for responding... I'm hoping not to have to change the master cylinder, as they visually appear to be very similar. Ive been told that the ebrake shouldnt pose much of a challenge and that the ABS sensor will need to be switched from the old axle to the new one. That leaves the proportioning valve. I've heard that this might need to be modified to accomodate the increased pressure required by the disc system, but i've little idea how to go about this. On some vehicles it is as simple as removing the needle valve and spring from the proportioning unit. Not sure if this will work on this switch. As for gearing match between the front and rear, they are slightly different... the new one is 3.95 and the old in 4.10. I rarely use the 4x4, so i plan to change out the gearing in the near future and will refrain from using 4x4 in the mean time. ~Az~
#3263 of 3275 all gauges are out by apetty Oct 09, 2006 (6:14 am)
2002 Dodge ram 1500 quad 4x4, all gauges went out so I called the dealership and the garage told me the price off the top of his head. 550 plus installation and the truck sits for three weeks while they order the dash from the factory. If they have done so many full replacements on this then there should be a friggin recall. Diamler says there isn't a problem but if you look through the message boards you will notice a real problem going on. Needless to say, I need to know if there is an easier solution to fixing this problem. Is there something that I should try first or just buck up and fork out the money and let this moron dealership keep my truck. Don't like this dealership at all. Let me know if anyone has any suggestions. Thanks in advance
#3264 of 3275 2004 Ram Hemi Underbody Vibration by ramthunder Oct 09, 2006 (2:34 pm)
I have a 2004 2500 Hemi. It has 46000 miles and I have a underbody vibration. I took it to the dealer and they said I had a blown baffle in my muffler. I went out and got a Magna flow muffler and I still have the vibration. It only happens when driving around 2000 - 3000 RPM. When I have it in idle and rev it up I get no vibration. I checked my underbody heat shields and they are all tight. Does anyone have any idea's what it might be?
#3265 of 3275 CHECK ENGINE-MFG CODE-TRANNY TROUBLE by pegleg95 Oct 11, 2006 (11:57 am)
I have a problem for all you experts out there. My 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 (5.2L Auto) got a check engine light two days ago. It had been fine the day before. In drive, the truck starts slowly (no power, torque converter?) up to about 10-15 mph and then drives normally there after. If I romp on it, I get power but it tachs out 1st gear until I let off the gas and then shifts into 2nd for a very short time. If I'm not going fast enough when I let off to force it into 2nd it will shift back into 1st at a very high RPM. After romping on it, it will behave this way (tach out 1st, short shift in 2nd, etc.) until I shut it off and restart it and then it goes back to having no power at takeoff but otherwise behaving normally. I had the code scanned at AutoZone and they got a "Manufacturer's Code". The guy there tried to reset it but it just came back. He then told me to unhook the battery and hold the cables together for thirty seconds and it should reset and run properly. I don't think he knew what he was talking about because even though this did reset it it just came back within 10 secs. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Replies to this message: mac24 (Oct 11, 2006 12:10 pm) pegleg95 (Oct 11, 2006 2:32 pm) corkscrew (Oct 12, 2006 3:32 am)
#3266 of 3275 Re: CHECK ENGINE-MFG CODE-TRANNY TROUBLE [pegleg95] by mac24 Oct 11, 2006 (12:10 pm)
Replying to: pegleg95 (Oct 11, 2006 11:57 am) I had the code scanned at AutoZone and they got a "Manufacturer's Code".   A 'manufacturer's code' is a non-standard OBDII code and so cannot be identified by a generic OBDII reader.   Any code is there to notify you of a problem.........the code itself isn't the problem. Resetting the computer to remove the code doesn't fix anything, as you've found out. You have to fix the problem that caused the code, then do a reset to remove it.   You need to have the code read by a dealership, or an independent shop that's a Dodge specialist. Replies to this message: pegleg95 (Oct 11, 2006 2:32 pm)
#3267 of 3275 Keyless entry will not work and truck won't start by bruce31 Oct 11, 2006 (1:37 pm)
Last night for some reason my keyless entry quit working and when I put the key in the ignition, the truck will not turn over and the anti theft light starts blinking and keeps blinking for several minutes after you take the key out of the ignition. Do I have a problem with the anti-theft system
#3268 of 3275 Re: CHECK ENGINE-MFG CODE-TRANNY TROUBLE [mac24] by pegleg95 Oct 11, 2006 (2:32 pm)
Replying to: mac24 (Oct 11, 2006 12:10 pm) Just a little more info. I drove it tonight and noticed that the lack of power at take off is due to the fact that it is starting out in 2nd gear. If you manually shift it into 1st it will start out in 1st and you can shift through all the other gears and everything seems OK (still have CHECK ENGINE light though).The only other thing that seems strange is that when manually shifting through the gears, it will not shift into 2nd at the 2 position but will once you get to D.   FYI - I knew that the kid at AutoZone was a moron but was willing to try anything because I am trying to sell this truck and don't want to sink a bunch of money into it first. I should have traded it in a week ago when I was at the dealer (and the truck was still trouble free) but I thought I could do better.
#3269 of 3275 Re: CHECK ENGINE-MFG CODE-TRANNY TROUBLE [pegleg95] by corkscrew Oct 12, 2006 (3:32 am)
Replying to: pegleg95 (Oct 11, 2006 11:57 am) There is a way for you to retrieve codes manually. Get pencil and paper in case there are more than one code. Put the key in the ignition and cycle it in the following order.On-off-on-off-on, but do not start the engine. Code(s)will appear in the trip odometer. Go to a dealership and ask what the codes are.
#3270 of 3275 Check Engine Light Code Help! by cpennison Oct 16, 2006 (7:09 am)
I have a 2002 Ram 1500. My check engine light came on so I went out and bought one of those handy dandy readers. When I checked for codes it came up with P1491 which equates to Rad Fan Control Relay Circuit. I take it the Rad is for Radiator. But in looking online I came across this web page that said…   “An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Condenser Fan Motor (4.7 VIN N and 5.9L VIN Z engines only). This problem may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate.” This came off of autos.msn.com vehicle ratings page.   I have had trouble with my AC the last few warm days that we have had. When the engine is idling the vent blows warm moist air, so I am thinking that I need a new compressor. My question is could the failure of the condenser fan motor or the compressor cause the P1491 code.   Thanks for the help. Replies to this message: mac24 (Oct 16, 2006 7:27 am) cpennison (Oct 16, 2006 10:12 am) corkscrew (Oct 17, 2006 7:58 am)
#3271 of 3275 Re: Check Engine Light Code Help! [cpennison] by mac24 Oct 16, 2006 (7:27 am)
Replying to: cpennison (Oct 16, 2006 7:09 am) When the engine is idling the vent blows warm moist air, so I am thinking that I need a new compressor.   Why assume the worst? It could just be low refrigerant. Replies to this message: cpennison (Oct 16, 2006 10:12 am) corkscrew (Oct 17, 2006 7:58 am)

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