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#71 of 198 DASH GUAGES NOT WORKING by alangston Jun 12, 2005 (12:12 pm)
I HAVE A 2004 1500 HEMI THAT YESTERDAY DECIDED TO GO CRAZY. I WAS DRIVEING BACK FROM A TRIP WHEN ALL MY DASH INSTRUMENTS QUIT WORKING AND MY HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS CAME ON WITHOUT THE SWITCH ON. THE TRUCK RAN FINE, JUST NO INSTRUMENT GUAGES, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, TAILLIGHTS, STOPLIGHTS, FLASHERS, HIGH BEAMSOR HORN. MY RADIO, POWER WINDOWS & MIRRORS, POWER PLUGS AND HEATER BLOWER WORKED FINE. JUST BEFORE ALL THIS WENT WRONG I HAD UNPLUGGED MY CELL PHONE FROM THE POWER CORD ADAPTOR. I NEED HELP BEFORE I HAVE TO CARRY IT TO THE DEALER, SO I CAN BE SURE WHAT THEY TELL ME IS CORRECT. THNAKS, ALLEN Replies to this message: kilster (Aug 21, 2005 7:29 am) kaiser1 (Mar 20, 2006 8:20 pm)
#72 of 198 Re: Actually, I do have a concern... [tfuder] by shoup Jun 17, 2005 (11:14 am)
Replying to: tfuder (Jun 02, 2004 9:44 pm) Mine did that, I have a 94 1500 long bed with a 157000 miles on it. I changed the trans fluid and it has never done it since. Unfortunately though I am selling it for 3K I am leaving the truck family, because I ordered my 06 Dodge Charger Daytona on the 7th of June. So I am a little excited about that. Actually a lot.
#73 of 198 Re: 94 dodge ram idiot light [lukeduke3] by shoup Jun 17, 2005 (11:19 am)
Replying to: lukeduke3 (Apr 09, 2005 11:11 am) On the 94 I found the problem, with the idiot light. Just reset it like luke said. What it is, is that some of these trucks came with a trasmission cooler sensor and if you don't have the tow package you dont have it. So at some point when all the conditions are met that would trip the sensor the MIL light comes on. Unfortunately he says the only way to fix it fix it is to have the Prom reprogrammed $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. I will stick to the old socket and battery cable theory.
#74 of 198 2005 1500 4x4 QC, 5.7hemi / exhaust question by flightdoc13 Jul 08, 2005 (12:29 pm)
New to the forum and just picked up my new 2005 1500 quad cab SW, 5.7hemi, 20inch rims, infinity surround, 6-cd changer, etc......I'm in the Army in Germany (autobahn) and am still in the break-in phase (no more than 60mph) for about another 100 miles or so. Man, that sucks!!!!!!!!!! Anyway, I absolutely love the truck, the power and torque is un-BELEIVABLE!!!!!!!!!! and thats from just barely getting it at below 60mph. My question is, the hemi is strong/powerful and already has that throaty/deep sound a little to the engine with a stock single out muffler/pipe. I have been researching companies for the best cat-back, dual exhaust out back, chrome tip exhaust system to give it that more throaty, deep, smooth sound..Anyone have any fav's out there??? I am thinking about a MAGNAFLOW cat-back dual exhaust....
#75 of 198 Re: Towing capacity for a 1997 ram 1500 [mizzusmac] by newdodgeguy Jul 29, 2005 (4:30 pm)
Replying to: mizzusmac (Apr 26, 2005 10:03 am) I would stick with a bumper pull for your 1500, although a GN is easier to maneuver. However more trailer = more weight. You will need to look at your weight maximums on both the GN and BP options. Make sure if you get a BP you have a bumper that is rated above the tongue weight of your trailer. Also I would HIGHLY suggest you get trailer brakes for either choice.   One last note... If you have a short box truck and go with a GN, you will need to get one with a tapered nose. If you get one with a square nose you may run into clearance issues between the trailer and cab that may result in damage to both truck and trailer.   Tay
#76 of 198 Re: DASH GUAGES NOT WORKING [alangston] by kilster Aug 21, 2005 (7:29 am)
Replying to: alangston (Jun 12, 2005 12:12 pm) I have fixed this problem on a couple trucks. What is happening is that your truck is losing commucation with the controllers. If you unplug the connector on your ABS Module and take out the blue insert and tap on it you will find that water has made it in to the connector. The fix is replacing the ground wire to the connector and replacing the pigtail harness for the connector. This has fixed the ones i've have seen.
#77 of 198 Re: Hello and Welcome! [KarenS] by viperman1500 Feb 25, 2006 (11:04 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Mar 22, 2002 10:58 am) hi karen. My name is Mike and i just bought a 2003 1500 quadcab 4x4 and love it . ....but i am a little worried about some of the problems the other dodge owners are having e.g tranny ,heater core, I did notice that these problems were with earlier models will i have the same mis-fortune with mine or is it mostly a lack of maint. i hope not cause i love this truck. also why is everybody talking about mexico manufacturing the truck compared to st.louis? p.s my brother in-law is looking to buy a dodge as well . well got to go thank-you so much and im glad i found this site ...thanx a bunch Replies to this message: dustyk (Feb 26, 2006 6:46 am) loncray (Feb 27, 2006 11:57 am) viperman1500 (Feb 28, 2006 8:27 pm)
#78 of 198 Re: Hello and Welcome! [viperman1500] by dustyk Feb 26, 2006 (6:46 am)
Replying to: viperman1500 (Feb 25, 2006 11:04 pm) The automatic transmissions used in Dodge trucks are tough, reliable units. Keep in mind that these are problem boards, so what you're not hearing is from the hugh majority that aren't having a problem.   If you maintain the transmission correctly (regular fluid & filter changes), use the correct ATF (Dexron-Mercon should NEVER be used), and don't exceed the vehicles load specifications that transmission has a higher mathematical change of lasting longer that an equivalent from another manufacturer. The 545RFE transmission you've got in your RAM has already developed a reputation for being extremely reliable.   Best regards, Dusty
#79 of 198 Re: Hello and Welcome! [KarenS] by 69sixpack Feb 27, 2006 (7:57 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Mar 22, 2002 10:58 am) Karen, I am 69sixpack and have 04 Viper and 04 SRT10 short bed, 05 Rumble Bee etc. Can you help with 06 SRT10 information? I don't see any on dealer's lots and perhaps this is the last year. The 4:56 rear end ratio on the 06 plus some new features might be worth putting in my 'hanger'.   Thanks,
#80 of 198 Re: Hello and Welcome! [viperman1500] by loncray Feb 27, 2006 (11:57 am)
Replying to: viperman1500 (Feb 25, 2006 11:04 pm) Hey, Viper! I've got an '03 2500 quadcab 4x4 and have only had one problem that wasn't just wear - I let the diesel fuel get too cold and gel one day - you won't have that problem. Other'n that, my truck has been trouble free. Your's should be the same. Replies to this message: viperman1500 (Feb 28, 2006 8:27 pm)

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