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| Fuel Filter for 1997 Dodge Dakota V8 4x4 | 2/10/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: My Dodge Dakota had been stalling out a lot when I take my foot of the gas pedal. Auto Zone has ...
A: Brandon, This is true,but don't spend the money on a fuel pump just to change the filter.Have you ...
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| DODGE QUESTION(S) | 2/10/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: GOOD EVENING...I HAVE 2 QUESTIONS TONIGHT. I RECENTLY ACQUIRED A 1984 DODGE VAN (250). I WAS ...
A: There is a lot of info.on the internet as far as manuals.But you will just have to search for it.As ...
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| Coil Pins 95 dodge dakota 4cyl 5sp | 2/9/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: Sir, New computer, new map , new distributer,truck runs well then all of a sudden it just stops, ...
A: I would raise the question about the fuel pump.This can also cause this problem,It's hard to say.As ...
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| Coil Pins 95 dodge dakota 4cyl 5sp | 2/8/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: Sir, New computer, new map , new distributer,truck runs well then all of a sudden it just stops, ...
A: Larry, Did the engine light come on before the truck quit on you?As far as the coil pins,i've never ...
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| dodge neon defrost | 2/6/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: When i put my 2000 neon on defrost i get very little heat.on other settings i get good heat(with it ...
A: There should be some small vacuum lines that run from the firewall to the intake over next to the ...
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| '92 Caravan turn signal problem | 2/5/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: my 1992 Dodge Caravan's turn signals stopped working. The hazard flashers still work but no ...
A: Bill, When you turn the signal on either left or right does the little indicator light up?If it does ...
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| 1999 dodge ram 1500 4x4 rearend noise | 2/1/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: within the last month at the dealership as it says to do in the manual this is a very well maintand ...
A: Ok.I was asking because i was doing some reading from my manual and it states that most rearend ...
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| Check engine light. | 2/1/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: We have a 2001 Dodge Ram SLT Laramie pickup. The check engine light came on so we took it to a ...
A: Paula, I'm sorry but i had to laugh when i read this.When the engine light is on it saves a code,so ...
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| '92 Dodge Ram 4x4 3/4 ton deisel purchase | 1/30/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I'd like to buy truck that can haul a 12000 lb. load perhaps 400 miles a year. I've found a '92 ...
A: Keith, That is a lot of money for the truck for that many miles.I know the truck seems tight but you ...
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| Engine doesn't heat up | 1/30/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: Since I read your response I did a little research on line regarding rodding out. Half the time ...
A: Maegan, Yes it would be just as wise because radiators now can be ordered online for a fraction of ...
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| Dakota V6 | 1/29/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I would like your opinion about the 3.9 L V6 used in Dakotas. I just bought a 2000 Dakota w/ the V6 ...
A: Scotty, Everyone has their opinion on engines,cars.and such.If you keep the truck serviced it should ...
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| 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 coversion van 5.2 318 magnum engine | 1/29/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: My wife and I bought this piece of junk, brand new, off a dealers lot.This van had nothing but ...
A: James, Has the engine light came on?This could be idle speed incorrect.Also it could have water in ...
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| dummy lights | 1/29/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: My ABS and Parking brake lights stay on all the time, but the brakes are not engaged, I just bought ...
A: Jim, I know the Dodge Ram has a speed sensor on top of the rear differential that will cause this ...
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| Motor has no spark | 1/27/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 1986 Dodge Ram truck that won't start, I have power up to the distributor cap. I've have ...
A: RanMan, This could be caused by a bad coil.A bad connection at the coil or distibutor,The pickup ...
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| 3.3 V6 engine rattle noise | 1/25/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: My daughter recently bought a '97 Grand Caravan with 120k miles. We are perplexed by a rattle noise ...
A: This noise is common in the v-6 engine.I read a post where a guy took his to the dealer and was told ...
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| Dodge Grand Caravan Se-electrical??!! | 1/25/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I came home the other day and as I turned my car off I saw a "flash" of light as the lights went ...
A: Shannon, You more than likely have a dead battery,If it blew a fuse the lights wouldn't work.If the ...
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| Radio out | 1/24/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: my husband sent an email about our radio which went out along with the dvd player at first it ...
A: My radio went out on my truck also,I took the radio out of the truck but was not able to find an ...
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| magnum intake | 1/23/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a magnum rt ('05 of course), only problem is I can't settle for 340 hp. Only mods so far are ...
A: Rory, It is possible to do the project the way you mentioned.But i will tell you that it is not a ...
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| Dodge Intrepid: Map Sensor | 1/23/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I've noticed that on my '93 Dodge Intrepid, when I step on the gas when I'm first driving it, it ...
A: Uuugh!Yep that usually is what happens,with the money i mean.Have you noticed the engine light ...
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| Rattle when accelerating! | 1/23/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I own a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 2wd regular cab and I am experiencing a high pitch rattle coming from ...
A: John, Does it sound like the valves are clattering?Is the truck consuming any amount of oil?I just ...
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| 2001 Ram 2500 power loss | 1/22/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have 01 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins. Few months ago it began hesitation every once in a blue moon during ...
A: Jamie, I posted this question on a forum for diesel engines.I will respond when i hear something.It ...
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| WATER LEAK IN REAR A.C. UNIT | 1/22/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a water leak that looks like it is coming from the rear A.C. unit in my 2001 Dodge Ram Van. ...
A: The rear does have a separate heater core and is probably where the leak is coming from.You'll have ...
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| 2001 Ram 2500 power loss | 1/22/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have 01 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins. Few months ago it began hesitation every once in a blue moon during ...
A: Jamie, Has the engine light came on?Have you checked for water in the fuel?If the engine light has ...
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| dodge decota pickup | 1/21/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: 1994 dodge decota: when the gas tank is full the truck runs good when it gets about 1/2 full it ...
A: Does the fuel guage work right?(I'm not asking this as if you were not capable of knowing).My truck ...
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| 99 Dakota high temp, no heat | 1/21/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: 5.2L magnum engine. This has been an intermittent problem for 2 months now.On occassions, temp. ...
A: I would check to make sure the radiator itself is not clogged up with debris.Make sure the inside of ...
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| Low heater out-put | 1/20/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: on my 1995 dodge ram v10 pick-up I get very little heat, water temp is below 200 degrees. I have not ...
A: Check the coolant level,drivebelt tension,If the engine takes a long time to warm up,the thermostat ...
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| '96 Dodge Dakota 3.9V6 120,000 miles w/cat. converter | 1/19/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: Check engine light has come on and code shows oxygen sensor malfunction, but I don't have a loss in ...
A: If the oxygen sensor is the reason the engine light came on i would recommend changing it.The ...
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| 2000 Dakota, extreme engine noise | 1/18/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 2000 Dakota V6 2WD that was running OK until 1 week ago. While highway driving the engine ...
A: William, My dad has one also and it does the same thing.Of course the truck is not driven now due to ...
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| fan blower | 1/17/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: we have a 1998 dakota club cab sport.The problem we are having is the fan has started going on and ...
A: Lynn, I repaired my dads,the resistor was on the firewall.I'm not sure on yours his was a 94 model.I ...
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| Head Gasket | 1/17/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I was running the Truck myself, was not running Hot. When I pull in my driveway steam came out of my ...
A: Have you checked the radiator and cap to make sure it is not leaking?My tahoe had a coolant leak and ...
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| dodge ram starter | 1/15/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: we have a 1995 dodge ram 4x4 104,000 miles, we just had the transmission rebuilt and put it back in, ...
A: Jerry, Did you have the transmission rebuilt by a reputable builder?Anything is possible,but the ...
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| thermostat | 1/12/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: im tryin to save money and tune up my truck my self. i have changed the plugs and the dist cap but ...
A: The thermostat should be on the front of the engine,on the top side held on by 2 bolts and has a ...
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| 1996 Dodge Ram starting problems. | 1/10/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 96 Dodge 4X4 with a fuel injected 5.2 liter. It has 270,000 kms and the problem I have with ...
A: It could be the o2 sensor or the catalytic converter.Did the engine light come on?If it was the ...
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| LeBaron Transmission | 1/10/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: The wife's 1992 LeBaron Convertible GTS, V-6 3.0, 4 speed O/D automatic, stopped shifting one night, ...
A: Yes it could be a shift solenoid,I would call the dealership and ask if there is software update for ...
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| O2 Sensor | 1/10/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: My husband owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500 quad cab. It's been idling and running really rough and ...
A: Yes you can replace them,they are under the truck on the exhaust pipe either in catalytic converter ...
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| 99 4x4 sport wont stay runningputtering | 1/9/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: monday engine light came on. tuesday ran fine. wednesday would crank but not start. 4&8 were miss ...
A: You say smoke blew out of exhaust?what color was the smoke?did you gap the plugs to the ...
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| stalling problem/98 dodge ram | 1/8/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: We have a 98 Dode Ram 1500 (V-6)w/ only 15,000 miles. Here is the problem, which we cannot get ...
A: Vanessa, How long have you actually had the truck?I know it says 98 model!Also did you buy the truck ...
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| Serpentine Belt replacement | 1/8/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: What is the proper procedure to relace belt on 1999 Dodge PU Diesel 24 valve engine
A: Phil, You will need to locate the idler pulley on the truck,You should be able to fit the end of the ...
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| four wheel drive | 1/7/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: i have a 1996 dodge ram 2500 4x4 with a v10 motor with 84,000 miles.the four wheel drive worked yhis ...
A: Mike, The transfer case lube is dexron 2 automatic transmission fluid.Mopar is fine.I would have the ...
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| dodge ram van | 1/7/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: There is a terrible grinding noise in the front left tire. One place told me the bearings were bad. ...
A: If the bearings were bad they should have been replaced not repacked!If the brakes are worn out they ...
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