| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
|
| truck will not start | 11/24/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: i went to start my 2002 dodge ram 1500 2 wheel drive p/u this a.m. and it turned once then the ...
A: HEY MITCHELL,WHEN YOU SAID THE BATTERY WAS CHARGED,HOW DID YOU COME TO THAT CONCLUSION? WHEN YOU ...
|
| Transmission Clutch Going Out? | 11/23/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: Are there any warning signs that a clutch is about to fail? When releasing the clutch in first gear ...
A: HEY STEVE,THERE IS NO ADJUSTMENT THAT WILL MAKE YOUR CHATTER GO AWAY AS THIS SETUP IS HYDRAULIC AND ...
|
| 95 Dodge Dakota Oil Sending unit | 11/22/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: I recently changed the oil sending unit on my wife's Dodge Dakota. I'm wondering what is the Torque ...
A: HEY ELI,NORMALLY THIS IS A TAPERED THREAD AND AS LONG AS THERE IS A SEALANT OR TEFLON TAPE ON IT ...
|
| Dodge engine | 11/19/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: Tim, I'm looking at buying a 1993 5.2L 318 Dodge dakota engine that comes with computer, fuel ...
A: HEY TAYLOR,YOU KNOW I AM SURE YOU COULD MAKE IT WORK BUT ITS GONNA BE A TOUGH ROAD! EVERYTHING ABOUT ...
|
| Dodge Truck shifting issue | 11/19/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: THIS IS FOR TIM KOHALISKY Hey, continuing on - YES you're right, there are adjustments outside. ...
A: HEY CHET,TIGHTEN IT SNUG BY HAND.THIS IS NOT A VERY CRUCIAL ADJUSTMENT AS LONG AS THE BAND DOES NOT ...
|
| Error codes | 11/19/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: On my 2001 Dakota quad cab the check engine & air bag lites are on. I get error codes P1596, P0161 ...
A: HEY DENNIS,I WILL RUN THESE CODES INTO MY ALL DATA PROGRAM FRI MORNING AND GET BACK WITH YOU ...
|
| Trans shifting problem | 11/18/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 - suddenly had a problem where after driving between 45 - 55mph it would ...
A: HEY CHET,I HOPE ITS JUST LOW FLUID.YOU DON'T NEED TO REMOVE THE PAN TO ADJUST THE BAND.THE SECOND ...
|
| Trans shifting problem | 11/18/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 - suddenly had a problem where after driving between 45 - 55mph it would ...
A: HEY CHET,THE OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR CONTROLS THE GOVERNOR PRESSURE MAPS AND THAT IS WHAT MAKES IT SHIFT ...
|
| Trans shifting problem | 11/18/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 - suddenly had a problem where after driving between 45 - 55mph it would ...
A: WOW ,THERES ALLOT THAT CAN GIVE YOU THESE SYMPTOMS. FIRST THING IS TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE CHECKING THE ...
|
| miss? hesitation? | 11/17/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: I have a 1999 dodge ram 1500 4x4 318 automatic. when I am driving at 50mph approx 1500rpms, my truck ...
A: HEY TOM,WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU HOLD THE BRAKE AND THROTTLE IT AT A DEAD STOP,CAN YOU GET IT TO ...
|
| ’97 Caravan code P0700 | 11/17/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: I have a ’97 Caravan that has 140,000 miles on it. Sometime ago the service engine soon light came ...
A: HEY WALTER,WHO EVER SCANNED YOUR TRUCK DID SO ON THE ENGINE SIDE AND NOT THE TRANS SIDE. PO700 IS ...
|
| 03 dodge ram 1500 | 11/16/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: This 03 ram 1500 was parked and when I went to start the vehicle, the key will not turn. Tried the ...
A: HEY JOHN,I AM NOT AWARE OF ANYTHING OUTSIDE THE IGNITION LOCK GOING BAD.I WILL PLUG IT INTO MY ALL ...
|
| 03 dodge ram 1500 | 11/16/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: This 03 ram 1500 was parked and when I went to start the vehicle, the key will not turn. Tried the ...
A: HEY JOHN,TRY TURNING THE STEERING FROM RIGHT TO LEFT WHILE YOU ARE TURNING THE KEY. IF YOU ARE ...
|
| 2001dodge ram 1500 4x4 | 11/16/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: iown a 2001 dodge ram 1500 4x4 the a/t transmission was going 2gear slow so i change the filter an ...
A: HEY BILLY,DOES IT SHIFT TO THIRD AND OVERDRIVE OR DOES IT JUST STAY IN FIRST? CAN YOU MANUALLY SHIFT ...
|
| abs speed sensor in diff. housing | 11/14/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: is there any way to check the abs sensor in the diff. housing of a 1991 dakota pick-up? i replaced a ...
A: HEY ED,I AM ASSUMING THE LIGHT WAS NOT ON WHEN YOU STARTED? THE ABS READS OFF A EXCITER RING THAT ...
|
| 93 dodge truck overdrive solinoid location | 11/14/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: i have a 93 dodge 318 automatic trans. that wont shift ito overdrive if you could tell me the ...
A: HEY DENNIS,THE OVERDRIVE SOLENOID CONNECTOR IS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE TRANS ...
|
| engine codes | 11/11/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: hey i keep getting a cylinder misfire on number 7 po307 i changed the wire and plugs cap and rotor ...
A: HEY ED,HAVE YOU RUN A COMPRESSION CHECK ON CYLINDER 7 YET? DOES THIS ENGINE RUN ROUGH ENOUGH TO KNOW ...
|
| 2001 dodge truck | 11/11/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: drivers side blinker and brake light are out. Unplugged short light assembly harness and used test ...
A: HEY JETHRO,I'M GOING ASSUME THE RIGHT SIDE IS WORKING FINE? YOU MAY HAVE TO PROBE UP THE INNER FRAME ...
|
| Starter | 11/9/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: The starter is out on my 1993 dodge ram, the engine is a 360. I've heard that there are MANY ...
A: IF YOU HAVE THE ROOM YOU COULD USE A STARTER FROM A SIXTIES ENGINE. CHRYSLER ,DODGE,PLYMOUTH USED ...
|
| truck wont start | 11/9/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: took the truck to the car wash to rinse off, it stalled while rinsing it but did start back up. ...
A: HAVE YOU CHANGED THE COIL AND COIL WIRE. WHEN YOU SAID IT JUMPS AS YOU ARE LETTING THE KEY GO THAT ...
|
| truck wont start | 11/9/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: took the truck to the car wash to rinse off, it stalled while rinsing it but did start back up. ...
A: HEY JEANNA,SOUNDS LIKE IT MAY HAVE JUMPED TIME? WHEN IT BACK FIRED THROUGH THE EXHAUST IT MAY HAVE ...
|
| 95 Ram transmission | 11/7/2009 | TIM KOHALISKY |
Q: Got a 95 dodge ram 1500 5.9 trying to install a 96 dodge ram 5.9 transmission! Wires on Trans. are ...
A: HEY TONY,YOUR 95 IS A RH UNIT CONSISTING OF A THREE PRONG CONNECTOR? THIS UNIT HAS A CENTRIFUGAL ...
|
| 1994 dodge ram 1500 | 3/29/2009 | Ryan Van Leuven |
Q: im also wanting to do a engine swap in my 1994 dodge ram 1500 4x4 i want to swap from a 360 to a ...
A: As for a Hemi swap, you have two main expenses. The Engine and the harness. You may be better off to ...
|
| 93 dodge w150 | 3/29/2009 | Ryan Van Leuven |
Q: I have a 93 dodge w 150 w/ 318 auto w/ 135,000 miles on it. my problem is that when I run it about ...
A: I have seen a problem like this before, but for the life of me cannot remember the cause. I am ...
|
| Side Exit Exhaust 09 Chally SE V6 | 3/29/2009 | Ryan Van Leuven |
Q: thought on Stainless Works side exit exhaust? A forum states 50 state legal, they say no drone... ...
A: Being a new car, it's hard to predict everything, but if you go with a direct fit exhaust, like ...
|
| man4210@juno.com | 3/29/2009 | Ryan Van Leuven |
Q: i have a 97 dodge ram that would not connect for state insp.the check engine light is not on.any ...
A: I have had similar problems while trying to read codes. The best source to remedy this problem, ...
|
| Engine and tranny swap | 3/29/2009 | Ryan Van Leuven |
Q: I have a 1996 dodge ram 1500. It is 2 wheel drive, automatic trans, and a 5.2 v8 fuel injected. I ...
A: This is what I pretty much tell everyone, who is looking to perform a difficult swap like this. Just ...
|
| 1996 dodge 1500 auto transmission | 3/28/2009 | Ryan Van Leuven |
Q: While driving on the highway, it will shift from overdrive to 3rd or 2nd gear. Sometimes it will do ...
A: When this happens, is it quick between the shifts? Next time it is doing it, try holding your foot ...
|
| dodge pick up starting issues | 3/28/2009 | Ryan Van Leuven |
Q: i did a tune up cause it was starting to miss and now that i put it alltogether and finished new ...
A: Well, it could be the ecm, also could be the throttle position sensor, or a number of other sensors, ...
|
| 1999 dodge grand caravan alternator | 3/28/2009 | Ryan Van Leuven |
Q: I'm looking to replace the drive belt tensioner on my 1999 dodge grand caravan, 3.3 litre engine, ...
A: I have never done one of these myself but I have heard the easiest way to remove the alternator is ...
|
| dodge pick up starting issues | 3/28/2009 | Ryan Van Leuven |
Q: i did a tune up cause it was starting to miss and now that i put it alltogether and finished new ...
A: Make sure the cap is in the correct position, not turned at all. Make sure rotor is seated properly. ...
|
| parking brake | 3/26/2009 | Ryan Van Leuven |
Q: I have a 2002 Dodge ram 3500 diesel, 6 speed with manual transmission and it is a dually. I have ...
A: Raise the rear of the vehicle. Chock the front tires. Put it in neutral. You should have a little ...
|
| 2001 DODGE 2500 REAR HUB REMOVAL | 3/26/2009 | Ryan Van Leuven |
Q: IS THIS A PRESS FIT AND IF IT IS WHAT PULLER WOULD I NEED TO REMOVE IT IT IS A DINA 60 REAR POSI ...
A: The axleshaft should slide right out if it is a non C-clip axle. If it is a c-clip style, you have ...
|
| side door | 3/26/2009 | Ryan Van Leuven |
Q: 1995 dodge caravan Le side door has mind of its own. will open if it wants too but only if cars on ...
A: A couple things to check. First, make sure the child lock is not on. The switch is located on the ...
|
| Pain in the butt | 3/26/2009 | Ryan Van Leuven |
Q: I have a 1998 dodge Dakota 2.5 liter, I was down shifting and in mid shift i heard a pop from inside ...
A: Did you make sure the rod connecting the pedal to the master cylinder didn't break? Also, the ...
|
| 98 dodge ram 1500 4wd grinding noise is front end | 3/25/2009 | Ryan Van Leuven |
Q: When i go in a right turn, I hear a grinding noise on the passenger side. I took off the rotor and ...
A: Without seeing it I would have to say your wheelbearing/hub assembly is bad, allowing enough play ...
|
| Tie rod ends | 3/24/2009 | Ryan Van Leuven |
Q: Do I need any special tools to replace the outer tie rod ends on my '02 Dodge Durango. And How much ...
A: They make special tools for it, but you really don't need any special tools, except a big pipe ...
|
| brake lights | 10/24/2006 | ben daniels |
Q: my brake lights are staying on,is there a quick fix or how do i fix it.
A: the brake light sensor under the pedal may be stuck so check that the sensor may also be on the ...
|
| Oil Pressure/Sensor | 9/12/2005 | Richard L Richard |
Q: Sorry I didn't put all that information in the first question I am in Alaska and the seasons are a ...
A: Ok, well that is pretty damn cold. lol. I'm thinking it is possible that your oil pressure switch is ...
|
| 1991 Dodge Sprit Steering colume and Shifter | 9/11/2005 | Richard L Richard |
Q: I have a 1991 dodge sprit that will not shift properly from the colume .It does not lock in to gear ...
A: Self adjusting clutch? Or cable manual adjust? It doesn't sound like the clutch is completely ...
|
