| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| power adapter 12w | 1/6/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a question on how to test my power adapter. It doesn't seem to work. Thanks man Brad Answer ...
A: Brad, If you have a cell phone,radar detector,or something that you know works you can plug it into ...
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| Dodge Ram 1500 | 1/6/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: To Ram Man, I have a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 with just over 50,000 miles. Within the past 2 months ...
A: Did a dealer install the oil pump?My concern is the oil pressure dropping to zero!I would go to ...
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| cummins engine idle | 1/6/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I own a 97 dodge ram with a cummins diesel engine. When i start it i have to depress the accelerator ...
A: Matt, I am going to forward this to a friend of mine (diesel mechanic) i will let you know when i ...
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| no heat!! | 1/5/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: we have a 1998 dodge ram 1/2 ton, 4x4, 318, and even after letting run for 1/2 hour temp gauge has ...
A: Marnie, Have you tried back flushing the heater core?Let me check a little further on this,i'll ...
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| Battery CCA | 1/4/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have what will probably sound like a fairly ignorant question, but since I don't know the answer, ...
A: This question is not ignorant, Batteries have to work harder in cold weather,The alternator will ...
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| 97 Ram reving high in first gear | 1/4/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 97 Ram 1500 4x2 automatic. It has started reving high in first gear, before shifting to ...
A: Jason, Mine is doing the exact same thing,I talked to a friend who is the manager at the Dodge ...
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| bleeding hydraulic lutch | 1/4/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 2002 2500 ram with 6 speed. Hydraulics on clutch went south so I have replaced faulty ...
A: Gary, The clutch system is serviced as an assembly,The components cannot be serviced ...
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| 1995 Dodge Intrepid Heater | 1/4/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: During an ice storm yesterday, my heater decided not to work which made for an enjoyable ride home. ...
A: Vicki, Haynes Repair Manuals are a very good investment and can be purchased at any auto parts ...
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| In have a 1995 Dodge Intrepid... | 1/3/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: In have a 1995 Dodge Intrepid the ABS light stays on ,I lose power in windows and are unable to use ...
A: Mavis, The sensor for the ABS system has more than likely failed,and will need to be changed.I'm ...
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| 93 dodge ram 1500 pickup | 1/3/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: My dad has one of these that he uses for our business. in the past year it has been to the shop ...
A: Tom, Does the check engine light come?Here are the main things to check for! 1.fuel filter plugged ...
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| water pump for a dodge Ram p/u | 1/2/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: Hey there! can you help me find a website with info on water pump replacement for a 99 Dodge p/u? ...
A: Julie, 1.Disconnect the negative battery cable, 2.Drain the coolant 3.Remove the serpentine belt(fan ...
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| Dodge Truck | 1/2/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I hear noises similar to a bearing,or engine "ping" at 2700 - 3000 RPM's. It doesn't matter if my ...
A: Chris, I know this will sound crazy,but mine does the same thing when it is put in reverse in the ...
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| Dodge Intrepid fuel question. | 1/1/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: This evening my car did something weird and I'd like your advise on it. With over 3/4 full tank, ...
A: Kelly, What kind of car and year is it.Have you ever had any problems with the fuel guage?I had a ...
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| four wheel drive | 1/1/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: 1995 ram 1500 4x4. transfer case engages. front axle not engaging. changed vacum switch on top of ...
A: Chis, Sorry for taking so much time to respond to your question,I had to read up on this some!I was ...
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| Clacking Engine | 12/31/2004 | Ram Man |
Q: my engine in my 1998 Dodge Dakota truck (2.5L/5 speed magnum) is clacking or a snapping sound...but ...
A: Dennis, Here is what the manual says about pinging or knocking sounds during acceleration or ...
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| 2000 Dodge Neon dash and tail lights don't work!?~ | 12/30/2004 | Ram Man |
Q: I own a 2000 Dodge Neon ES, and my dash and tail lights don't work. My headlights, brights, fogs, ...
A: Mike, You mentioned the headlight switch,if you turn the switch on and the headlights come on you ...
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| Dodge Ram 1500 | 12/29/2004 | Ram Man |
Q: To Ram Man, I have a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 with just over 50,000 miles. Within the past 2 months ...
A: What size engine do you have?also you said had the gaskets replaced,which gaskets are you talking ...
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| LIGHTS | 12/28/2004 | Ram Man |
Q: WHERE CAN I CONNECT RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS ON A 2003 DURANGO, SO THEY COME ON WHEN ANY DOOR IS OPENED, ...
A: To make the lights come on and go off with the doors being opened and closed the wire will have to ...
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| Hesitation | 12/27/2004 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 96 Dodge Ram Van 6cyl. When the gas guage gets to 1/2 tank, the engine starts hesitating ...
A: Tony, From what you are describing,it has to be a fuel pump issue.Have you changed the fuel filter?I ...
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| water pump | 12/27/2004 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 92 dodge pick up and I am having trouble taking apart the water pump to the truck screw do ...
A: soak it down with W-D 40 and let it soak for a little while and try to loosen the bolt.Be careful ...
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| stalling '2000 dodge stratus | 12/27/2004 | Ram Man |
Q: "We have a '00 dodge stratus with 100k miles and we have been to to different dealerships with no ...
A: Crystal, The first problem with the diagnostics check is because the machine will not pick up on any ...
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| 1986 Ram bumper rust | 12/26/2004 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 1986 Dodge Ram and the rear bumper has significant rust from the tail pipe. What would be ...
A: Is the bumper chrome or painted?Most rear bumpers are chrome,if it is chrome it will have to be ...
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| Troubleshoot D150 Stall problem | 12/25/2004 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 93 D150 magnum p-u truck the engine stalls while Driving but will eventually restart could ...
A: Check the (ASD)Automatic Shutdown Relay.It is located under the hood in the black box behind the ...
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| Sounds like a lifter sticking??? | 12/25/2004 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 98 Dakota Sport 2WD V6 with 85K miles and relatively no engine/drive train problems with ...
A: Keith, This is possible on the lifter,I would try changing oil and adding a quart of transmission ...
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| No Heat | 12/24/2004 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 1996 Dodge Dakota with 51,000 miles. My heat is luke warm.I have had the thermostat ...
A: Larry, If you've changed the thermostat it's probably the heater core.Have you tried back flushing ...
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| Door Opening | 12/23/2004 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 95 Dodge Caravan. The drivers door can not be opened from the inside. Outside works fine. ...
A: It is more than likely the rod that runs from the inside door handle to the latch.Check and make ...
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| Dodge Grand Caravan 1998 | 12/22/2004 | Ram Man |
Q: I just bought a Dodge Grand Caravan 1998, 3.0,V6, and people keep telling me that this vehicle has a ...
A: Did you buy the van new?Dodge did have some transmission issues.As far as very often depends on the ...
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| Water bump leak, and replacement | 12/14/2004 | James Bond |
Q: 1999 Dodge P/U 1500, 5.9 engine Coolant is leaking from water pump area Did not get service manual ...
A: It would probally take about 2 and one half hours for repair. Its a job and if you have the ...
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| Dodge Intrepid Service | 12/6/2004 | James Bond |
Q: I have a 2003 Dodge Intrepid SXT with 45,000 miles on it. I am due for an oil change. Recently, I ...
A: You have a bad sensor, somewhere on the engine. Service is needed. Also you should never, add higher ...
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| rear main seal | 11/29/2004 | James Bond |
Q: ------------------------- I thought too that it might be the oil pan gasket. Changed it twice, ...
A: Looks like the pan will have to be removed, and the rear main seal changed again. What could of ...
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| Plymouth Voyager steering | 11/22/2004 | James Bond |
Q: 1993 Plymouth Voyager, 2.5 L , auto. Van has 260 000 km on it. The front end is good and tight and ...
A: Two other things come to mind. 1. Bad front bearings, 2. steering colume bad. Sometimes, a tire can ...
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| transmision slips out of overdrive and overheats | 11/21/2003 | Bill Miller |
Q: I have a 98 Dodge Ram 1500 I was driving it and it slipped out of overdrive and would not go back in ...
A: I'm sorry to say I'm only a Stealth expert and don't know much about Dodge trucks, but I'll give it ...
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| Engine Life | 8/10/2003 | James Bond |
Q: what is the average life for an engine in miles? I've heard anywhere from 160,000 to 300,000. What ...
A: Most engines will last about 250, to 300 thousand miles. Depends on how well the engine is taken ...
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| Dodge Caravan | 7/9/2003 | James Bond |
Q: I'm considering buying a 1994 to 1998 Dodge, Plymouth or Chrysler mini van to use as a second car. I ...
A: Duane, I wouldnt buy anyone of these vans, the transmissions have a tendency to slip on the Dodge ...
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| help | 4/30/2003 | Robert Nelson |
Q: I have ford E-150 1995, 5.0 L V-8 170,000 miles I did tune up on this van few days ago: -oil change, ...
A: Iwould connect a codescanner to this one from a cold start. This "sometimes" problem can be very ...
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| dodge caravan | 4/18/2003 | Bill Miller |
Q: I have dodge caravan 1993 front wheel drive with 3.0 liter engine. I have a problem with the A/C. ...
A: Since I'm only the Stealth expert I may not get this right but I'll try anyway. A squeeking noise ...
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| Intrepid 2000 | 4/7/2003 | James Bond |
Q: I have a 2000 Intrepid. The door gasket on the two front doors constantly slips away from the ...
A: As for number one question 1. You can a special glue for this that will keep the gasket in place. ...
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| 1993 Dodge Stealth ES | 3/11/2003 | Bill Miller |
Q: you answered a question for me a little while back about my idle adjustment. First off I just ...
A: It's nice to hear that I was of some help previously... lets see if I can keep my track record. ...
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| U Joint | 2/22/2003 | Bill Miller |
Q: I asked you guys what a u joint was and what it did the other day. And you gave me a good answer. ...
A: I'm guessing that you sent your question to a different expert as I have never answered any ...
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| drum brakes | 1/7/2003 | James Bond |
Q: I just finished a brake job on a 95 neon, with aftermarket pads (certified) to see if i could solve ...
A: I think you will have problems with the brakes since you sawed off part of the adjusting mechanisum. ...
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