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#4 of 647 Hard to start Dodge 5.9 diesel by dalej Jul 14, 2006 (4:21 am)
Minor (very slight) fuel leaks in fittings can cause air to enter the fuel lines causing the fuel injection pump to loose prime. Then when you go to start it, it is sucking air into the line at the leak causing difficulty getting the prime back. Put clean cardboard under the vehickle when you park it for the night and look for fuel spots on it the following morning. You may be able to spot where the fuel is leaking and tighten up a loose fitting or replace an "o" ring. Might just solve your problem. Replies to this message: red777 (Feb 27, 2008 6:13 pm)
#5 of 647 06 diesel blinking check engine light on startup by hondo_miller Apr 26, 2006 (6:15 pm)
#6 of 647 06 diesel blinking check engine light on startup by hondo_miller Apr 20, 2006 (8:24 am)
I have an '06 dodge 2500 with a 5.9-Liter HO Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine. When I turn the key on but before I crank the engine, I notice that the check engine light starts to blink after 10 seconds. The check engine lights turns off once the truck is started however. In the manual, it states that there may be a problem with the emissions testing and may affect my gas mileage. My dealership cannot find a solution to this problem. Any help or suggestions is welcomed. Replies to this message: france1 (Apr 25, 2006 10:38 am) hondo_miller (Apr 26, 2006 6:15 pm) chadpengar (Aug 27, 2006 6:10 pm) ctb06 (May 03, 2007 6:21 pm)
#7 of 647 Re: 06 diesel blinking check engine light on startup [hondo_miller] by france1 Apr 25, 2006 (10:38 am)
Replying to: hondo_miller (Apr 20, 2006 8:24 am) I had the same occurence in my Ram 2500 cummins once and it never did it again. Ever since I have had the truck since day 1, it has an intermittent problem with cranking and cranking to get it to start not only in cold temps but in the hot as well, once it starts its fine but if it sits for about 5 hours its hard as heck to start. I have taken it in to Dodge 3 times and I am constantly told, "we cant find anything wrong" and that cummins is working on a fix" If anyone has had the same problem and know of a solution could you please email me at michael.francdm.af.mil Thank you Replies to this message: hondo_miller (Apr 26, 2006 6:15 pm)
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#9 of 647 Re: 06 diesel blinking check engine light on startup [france1] by hondo_miller Apr 26, 2006 (6:15 pm)
Replying to: france1 (Apr 25, 2006 10:38 am) I'm scheduled to take it in to get looked at this Friday. Hopefully I'll find something out. I'll send you an update if anything worthwhile comes of it.
#10 of 647 Re: 1994 dodge ram 2500 diesel hard to start when its cold or sits for a fe by gaboise Aug 01, 2006 (11:21 am)
Replying to: dodgeram94 (Mar 03, 2006 12:06 pm) The twelve valve trucks have a problem with aging flexible supply and return fuel lines. They deteriorate and, even though they may seem to be sound, they often bleed air and are subject to losing prime. It is rather simple to replace them but it is not easy to do. The lines are difficult to access. If you are handy you can do it yourself if you don't mind a bunch of skinned patches on your hands caused by reaching into these hard to reach places. One line is 3/8", the other is 5/16". As long as you're doing it use marine grade line. It doesn't cost a terrible bunch but is less subject to the above mentioned loss of prime.
#11 of 647 2005 dodge diesel stalling problem by mjsheek Aug 08, 2006 (6:26 pm)
Has anyone else had a problem with their 05 diesels not starting and stalling, The no start doesn't matter if it has been running all day or been sitting for a week when it chooses not to start it just does'nt want to start. The stalling is you'll shift gears in the manuals and its just like you turn the key off, It will not start back till you cycle the ignition off and back on again. If you have please email me and let me know. Its not fun when it stalls in the middle of a sharp curve. Replies to this message: thawkes (Aug 22, 2006 1:57 pm) p100 (Aug 23, 2006 5:58 am) hpleese (Feb 16, 2007 3:40 pm) and 1 more... jond09 (Dec 20, 2007 9:59 pm) rbutinski (Nov 21, 2008 6:32 pm)
#12 of 647 Fuel useage when diesel truck is coasting down hill by garysm99 Aug 22, 2006 (11:49 am)
I have a manual shifter and I was wondering with computerized fuel injection how much fuel is being used when truck is coasting down a long hill with foot off the throttle? Would less fuel be used if truck was in neutral?
#13 of 647 Re: 2005 dodge diesel stalling problem [mjsheek] by thawkes Aug 22, 2006 (1:57 pm)
Replying to: mjsheek (Aug 08, 2006 6:26 pm) I also have an 05 diesel that is hard to start at times. This has happened since the day I drove it off of the lot (brand new), and recently took it to my local dealer service dept. (different state) to find out what the problem was. They informed me that five out of the six injectors are bad (apparently due to metal from contaminated fuel). They said that Dodge had changed the injectors for the 05's, which explains why none of my previous Dodges had this problem. They also informed me that this is not covered under warranty, and it will cost me $4,500 to have it fixed. I'm not buying their statements, in large due to the fact that it was hard to start the very first time I got in it. Even if their statements are correct, wouldn't this problem be considered a manufacturer defect with consideration to the change in injectors? I'm not exactly sure how their "new and improved" parts getting clogged by the same old type of diesel fuel is the fault of the consumer.      As far as the stalling, I've experienced no problems due to the fault of the truck, only driver error! Replies to this message: p100 (Aug 23, 2006 5:58 am) hpleese (Feb 16, 2007 3:40 pm) kcram (Feb 17, 2007 8:38 pm) jond09 (Dec 20, 2007 9:59 pm)

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