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Dodge Ram Warning Lights and Trouble Codes
321 messages, Last post on May 31, 2013 at 7:16 PM
You are in the Dodge Ram-2010 and older Forum.- Your Host is KCRam@Edmunds
What is this discussion about? Dodge Ram Pickup 1500, Dodge Ram Pickup 3500, Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SRT-10, Truck
#318 of 321 Re: alt tro? [zemco1] by zemco1
Jan 29, 2012 (5:14 pm)
Replying to: zemco1 (Jan 29, 2012 4:18 pm)
19. Wait To Start Indicator The Wait To Start Indicator will illuminate when
the ignition key is first turned to the ON position.
Wait until theWait To Start Indicator turns OFF then start
the vehicle.
#319 of 321 Re: alt tro? [azmike4] by bri2k00
Mar 31, 2012 (3:36 pm)
Replying to: azmike4 (Dec 30, 2011 10:48 am)
You gottabe kidding me... You bought a diesel but obviously don't know how they work... Diesels use glowplugs not spark plugs... The glow plug needs to warm up before starting e engine to prevent misfires or damage. That is what the Coil light is... You need to have the key in the on position till that light goes out before starting the truck.... Especially in cold weather...
- KCRam@Edmunds (Mar 31, 2012 6:55 pm)
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#320 of 321 Re: alt tro? [bri2k00] by KCRam@Edmunds HOST
Mar 31, 2012 (6:55 pm)
Replying to: bri2k00 (Mar 31, 2012 3:36 pm)
The Cummins diesel in Rams does not use glow plugs. Cummins uses an electric grid heater (similar to the heating elements inside a toaster) to warm the air before entering the intake manifold. The grid heater continues to cycle for up to three minutes after the engine is started or until the truck is put in gear and driven. This cycling causes the electrical "surging" that can be observed by the voltmeter and the repetitive dimming of lights. kcram - Pickups/Wagons/Vans+Minivans Host
#321 of 321 Re: Troubleshooting 94 Dodge Ram Van (link to photos) [jpbledsoe] by jpbledsoe
May 31, 2013 (7:16 pm)
Replying to: jpbledsoe (Sep 22, 2011 6:04 pm)
The latest version, with minor editorial corrections, of charts documenting my 2011 troubleshooting adventures with a '94 Dodge RAM 350 passenger van can be found at the following public facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151608340892192.1073741825.675762191- &type=1&l=a6d2c2ac08
Jeff
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