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#173 of 198 remo53 by minardi Sep 11, 2007 (11:05 am)
My '07 RAM 1500 outside temp. indicator seems to be inaccurate and very slow to respond to changes, such as when I leave a 90 degree parking spot and move to a shaded area. Have compared its readings with a local bank's temp. sign, which my old Durango always matched, and it's quite a bit off. Any idea where the sending unit for this is so I can see if it needs attention? Replies to this message: loncray (Sep 11, 2007 11:07 am)
#174 of 198 Re: remo53 [minardi] by loncray Sep 11, 2007 (11:07 am)
Replying to: minardi (Sep 11, 2007 11:05 am) I believe it's under the right front fender, but I dunno where exactly. Mine ('03 Ram CTD) synchs up with reality after about 3 minutes of driving, and it's within a degree or two of the bank signs every time (once synched).
#175 of 198 Temp. sender location by minardi Sep 11, 2007 (11:33 am)
Thanks, loncray. I'll have a look there. I was spoiled by my '02 Durango, which stabilized after a minute or so. Maybe my 1500 is just behaving normally because it eventually synchs.
#176 of 198 1996 Dodge Ram have any major defects or problems? by gunslinginmama Jun 11, 2008 (9:56 am)
#177 of 198 1996 Dodge Ram have any major defects or problems? by gunslinginmama Jun 10, 2008 (2:33 pm)
I am looking to buy a pick-up truck and have never been a big Dodge fan, but I found one with a lift that looks pretty good, but I am concerned about transmission problems. My mother had a 98 that she had for two years and had the transmission replaced 3 times. Was this a common occurence with the 1996 model? Replies to this message: naludabi (Jun 11, 2008 9:56 am)
#178 of 198 Re: 1996 Dodge Ram have any major defects or problems? [gunslinginmama] by naludabi Jun 11, 2008 (9:56 am)
Replying to: gunslinginmama (Jun 10, 2008 2:33 pm) I had a 96', nothin but problems (transmission), Couldn't seem to get that thing in shape, was always afraid about taking it on long trips...when I did a little research on it , I was able to find that I wasn't the only one: http://www.carcomplaints.com/Dodge/Ram_1500/1996/transmission/blown_transmission- .shtml   If I were you, I'd think twice. Unless of course your a tranny mechanic.
#179 of 198 Dodge 2500 V10 by nblawn Oct 12, 2008 (12:22 pm)
I'm looking at buying a dodge 2500 with the V10 in it and was wondering what problems it had. Is it a well built engine and what typically went wrong with it Replies to this message: ford2k (Oct 12, 2008 3:34 pm)
#180 of 198 Re: Dodge 2500 V10 [nblawn] by ford2k Oct 12, 2008 (3:34 pm)
Replying to: nblawn (Oct 12, 2008 12:22 pm) V-10 engine in the dodge 2500 was the thing to have when they came out. My brother had one I think it was a 99 model. He put over one hundred thousand miles on it. in that range of time he had to replace front brake shoes several times. any engine will last for ever if taken care of. the same with the transmissions. when you own a Dodge pickup pre-ventive maintanance is the key to anything. I loved the V-10. you will get around 09- to 11 miles to the gallon with it. If it is in top running order. one thing is good about mileage is you should get the same milage pulling a trailer as you would get empty.   good luck, I hope I was some help.   GFord
#181 of 198 Re: 2005 ram 1500 mpg experiences [kennethm1] by ford2k Oct 12, 2008 (3:45 pm)
Replying to: kennethm1 (May 15, 2005 5:20 am) Im not sure what a gn hitch is but if it is like having a fifth wheel hook up in the bed instead of the bumper then you have my attention. Long neck trailers hook up a few short inch's a head of the rear drive axle. As you know the bumper hook up is way behind the axle. if you are going to haul 2000 lbs. with the in bed hook up then you can put that size of load any place in the trailer. in bed fifth wheel hook ups will put weight in on the steer axle and the drive axle and not so much on just the rear of the truck. I personally like the fifth wheel hook my self because hauling a load that has a tenancy to shift or move around in the trailer won't affect your driving as much as bumper hitch. I hope this helps gford
#182 of 198 loyal dodge ram owner (and durango) by jb97ram Feb 21, 2009 (1:14 pm)
i have a 97' dodge ram 5.2 auto with 184,000 miles and only recently had transmission shifting problems sometimes, other than that a great truck.I love dodge i wont ever change ,my wife's 99' durango is the same way . It's been a awesome truck , and with new flowmaster 40 series duals on both they're even better. DODGE FOR LIFE Replies to this message: frankog99 (Mar 03, 2009 12:20 pm)

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