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Replying to: nini87 (Feb 14, 2007 6:55 pm) |
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Has any Dodge Ram owners had issues with the fuel gauge bottoming out on empty with fuel in the tank? After I burn off 4-5 gallons of fuel my gauge goes to empty and my digital readout that shows miles left has lines for the data. I do not know if my gauge is stuck in the tank or if it is electrical issues. I would love any feedback from fellow owners that have experienced this problem. Dodge Owner in Virginia
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Replying to: gpoole (Apr 04, 2007 9:09 am)
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Replying to: loncray (Apr 05, 2007 7:20 am)
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Replying to: 06thunderroad (Oct 28, 2006 7:30 am) |
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This is a follow-up to a post I made in August 2005 regarding my '99 Ram 1500. I only now resolved it entirely, and I think it could help someone. You can skip to the very bottom for the solution, or choose to read as much as you like. You'll want to read the original post first, titled "Do I have a lemon?". 1. To fix the engine light problem, I only had to screw the stupid gas tank lid tighter. Doh! I paid $70 for a mechanic to tell me that. I've decided not to go back to him anymore. I'll take my business elsewhere. 2. To fix the engine running rough, I took Dusty's advice and went for a tune-up at Pep Boys ($440) which wasn't a complete waste of money since I needed to replace a few things, but it didn't help the engine run any smoother. You would think it would have helped, but evidently the problem was elsewhere. 3. I then took it for a diagnosis where they said my catalytic converter needed to be replaced (55K miles). That set me back about $700, but it took care of the engine running rough. However, I was still getting horrible gas mileage (it went up to 7MPG from 6). I should mention that I happened to be back at that Pep Boys for a different reason and ran into the service department manager who credited me $100 and apologized. Very nice gesture and much appreciated. 4. Over a year goes by with my 7 MPG limiting my driving to what's absolutely necessary, and I'm at the Power Chevy dealership where my wife's Equinox was getting some warranty work, and a young mechanic named Mike Ortiz is taking down our information when I tell him about the problem I have. He immediately made a connection - replacing the catalytic converter at only 55K miles means it's running too rich (which I thought it was, too), and the bad gas mileage may also be attributed to it. so he recommended I clean the throttle body. He explained you just buy a can of throttle body spray and spray the whole thing in there. I went to Pep Boys and was looking around the cleaner isle for it when the service department manager comes up and says hello. When I said what I was looking for he took me to the service department, and gave me a free bottle. I went out to the parking lot where I did the work myself (very easy!) and then went on a road trip that allowed me to measure the gas mileage. I'm happy to report that I'm back above 13 MPG! On most cars it's even easier to do than what mind. On my '99 1500 5.9L, I had to take the air filter assembly off so I can look down the air intake at the butterfly valve, and I sprayed all around in there. The car will take a little time to start after you're done, but it will start. On other cars, you don't even have to take the air filter off. Just follow the hose from the air filter assembly, remove the far end of it, and you should see the butterfly valve you need to spray. 5. There is no #5. This is long enough  I learned 2 important things here worth sharing, which is why I came back 1.5 years after my original post: 1. If your car is running rough, it may be a tune-up you need, but be sure to have your catalytic converter checked out. 2. If you're getting bad gas mileage, spray an entire can of throttle body cleaner down your air-intake. Mine went from 7 to over 13 MPG. I think this forum is great, and I hope this post helps someone. lasteston
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Replying to: gpoole (Apr 05, 2007 7:56 am) My first suspicion is you either have an intermitent electrical connection, or more likely a bad fuel level sending unit. Regards, Dusty |
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Replying to: lastetson (Apr 07, 2007 5:04 pm) Thanks for getting back to us with the results. My apologies for not suggesting the catalytic converter as a potential problem. Best regards, Dusty |
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| Hi... I have a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 5.2 liter. My High beam indicator is staying on at all times...After I unplugged the daytime running light module years ago, the high beam indicator never came on...I have kept the connector dry by wrapping in plastic, and it is still dry...Also sometimes my speedometer does not work and the check engine light comes on...This all just started today. Has anyone else had this problem? And where would I start to look? Any info would be appreciated...Thanks | |
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I found this site last nite & read many posts \ reply's which bring to lite some other things to check , that i'll do today. But recently replaced the (VSS) speed sensor at the trans housing rear, it had no ohm reading & now puts out a voltage 2-4 volts depending upon the engine RPM *** THIS SENSOR HAS 2 WIRES *** and no voltage is present at the connector going to it. *** There's another wiring harness with 3 wires half way down the trans towards the engine , ....... whats this for ? Also where exactly is the PCM located ? My serevic engine & ABS light have always been on & dodge told me thats a VSS problem . I suspect the original owner wanted to disable the SPEED-O as it stays at 90916 miles, also had work done on rear brakes & never replaced the emergency brake cable so that lite is on now too. TIA, still no speedometer, |
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