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| Radio worked- now doesn't | 4/13/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: Just replaced matching radio in Dodge Caravan. Worked a few days & now won't. All wires are ...
A: When you replaced the radio,did you notice any static in the speakers? Sounds like you have a bad ...
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| 96 dodge ram 3.9l | 4/12/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: the above truck spits out a trouble code of 1211 and i have the worst time keeping it running when ...
A: The vents are changing due to a vacuum leak.I had to put a check valve on mine.You also may want to ...
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| Tranny | 4/11/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: Replaced input and output speed sensors, the car still on the first gear only. 1: Do I have to ...
A: no you don't have to reset the codes.The shift linkage may be out of adjustment,but before i messed ...
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| repainting dynasty | 4/11/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: i have a 90 dodge dynasty. it is in need of a paint job badly. had is painted (original grey) a ...
A: Kathy, You can get a fairly nice paint job at these econo-paints,facto-bakes etc.You just have to ...
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| 95 intrepid engine light | 4/11/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: i have a 95 dodge intrepid with a 3.3 liter v6.car is in great shape runs very well. has about ...
A: Vince, The best place to start would be at AutoZone,they will read the code free of charge and will ...
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| air intake | 4/10/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: My question isn't really mechanical. I have a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 with the Hemi. I've put a cold air ...
A: James, Any tampering with or modifying any vehicle under warranty can void the warranty.But it's ...
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| fuel system | 4/10/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I own a 1995 Dodge Dakota v8 with 170,000 miles. It seems to be starving for fuel. I know the fuel ...
A: It's not a bad job if you have a place to do it.You'll have to remove the tank to replace it.If when ...
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| 2001 Dodge PU rear brakes | 4/10/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: How do you get the rear drums off so that you can replace the brake pads? I read where it said to ...
A: If it doesn't have a place to loosen the shoes.The manual states to apply a small amount of ...
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| 96 Dodge Intrepid radio trouble | 4/5/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: My car radio when turned on always has power but sometimes just has static. Normally when the car ...
A: If you have a power antenna,if the key is on and the radio also it wouldn't be a relay.If it was you ...
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| Gauges | 4/4/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 1999 Dodge Intrepid and my gas, speed, and temp gauges don't work. I also cant see the ...
A: Christie, It could be either of these mentioned.If the engine light is on,take it to an autozone and ...
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| Tailgate down fuel efficiency | 4/4/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: Have you consulted any aerodynamics engineer at Ford, GM, etc. when you stated that a tailgate down ...
A: The guy asked my opinion and i told him,it isn't about wives tales or engineers.This is a free ...
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| squeeking belt 96 dodge caravan | 4/2/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: i put a new belt on and it still squeeks.when i hit the gas fast it squeeks louder but when i let up ...
A: If you replaced the belt and it still squeaks,the belt is loose.If you've ever applied any belt ...
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| 2002 Crew Cab Dodge Truck Windows | 4/2/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: 2002 Dodge 1500 series Crew Cab. Electric Windows issue. Drivers door controls all windows fine. ...
A: Rick, I don't think it is a relay because none would work.It sounds like a loose wire issue if ...
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| rattle noise in dodge v-6 motors | 4/2/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: Ram man, I thought I would share this with you. I recently perchased a 96 1500 ram with a v-6. ...
A: Have you replaced the pulley?There is also a tool made for what he used the garden hose for.It looks ...
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| transmission | 4/1/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: -------------------------I took it in a i was told that my overdrive was shot. they added that there ...
A: Emilio, What i'm trying to figure out is how many people use overdrive in reverse!The price for a ...
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| transmission | 3/31/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: My '01 Ram shifts into reverse but will not move backwards. There is some grinding. It will driver ...
A: Go to an auto parts store and buy a can of TransTune made by Seafoam,add the entire can to the ...
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| by 2001 neon blows only hot air even when turned to cool | 3/31/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: My 2001 Dodge Neon blows hot air all the time even when I have turned the heat to cool. My car is ...
A: If the car is running at temperature i don't think the problem is the thermostat.It can be caused by ...
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| truck won"t start | 3/31/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a "97 Dakota v8. Last wk. dealer replaced intake manifold gaskets. Also they say some fuse ...
A: Yes they can and do make many mistakes,most dealers hire these guys right off the street and take ...
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| dodge pickup leaking antifreeze | 3/30/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 1989 dodge 100 pickup and its leaking antifreeze seemingly from the bottom of the motor ...
A: Check the thermostat housing really well,it will leak and cause the water to trickle down the front ...
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| leak | 3/30/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: My 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 club cab leaks. The passenger side carpet gets soaking wet when it rains ...
A: Don, Climb in the bed of the truck and check the screws in the cargo light.If they are loose ...
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| 98 Stratus Transmission | 3/29/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 98 Stratus that will not shift out of 1st gear when put in drive 3 or low. Park, Nuetral ...
A: For the transmission problem,go to an auto parts store and buy a can of TransTune made by Seafoam ...
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| 1998 Dodge Ram | 3/29/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 1998 dodge ram with a 5.9l v-8 and I have developed a vacuum leak somewhere in the top of ...
A: Chris Make sure when you took the plastic breather cover that mounts to the top of the carb ...
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| cam bearings | 3/28/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: -------------------------150,000 miles; for 2 years or so; regular oil changes. What other things ...
A: You really can't check anything other than when changing the oil just check to see if you have any ...
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| cam bearings | 3/27/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: 1997 dodge stratus. Engine 2.0 when first started, slight pounding sound appears coming from top of ...
A: How many miles does the car have on it?If it's top end it could be a number of things.How long has ...
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| Spark Plug Wiring | 3/27/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I need the spark plug wiring diagram for a 2000 Dakota Quad Cab. The engine is a v6 Magnum. I ...
A: Left side from front to back is 2-4-6 Right side from front to back is 1-3-5. If you need the ...
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| 1997 Dodge Ram Cruise Control | 3/26/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: My cruise control has been giving me problems. It would take several attempts of pushing the set ...
A: Herb, The Dodge trucks had some problems with the servo under the battery,it is a round looking ...
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| problems | 3/24/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I am looking to buy an 05 Ram 1500 quad cab with a V-6 Hemi, standard of course. But one of my ...
A: All makes have problems,and yes Dodge does have some transmission issues.I guess it's a gamble in ...
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| o2 sensor | 3/21/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: how many o2 sensor does my 1997 v6 3.0 L DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE.HAS? ...
A: Not sure exactly how many the caravan has,but you can look under the van around where the catalytic ...
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| Radiator Drain | 3/19/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I know you are a Ram man, but tought they may be similar, I have a 2000 dodge dakota and I am trying ...
A: Darren, Standing in front of the truck facing it,look down on the bottom right side of the ...
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| 2001 dodge Ram Transmissions | 3/19/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I own a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 2WD truck. I am an avid truck type and have been doing a lot of ...
A: Barry, The transmissions in the Dodge trucks do have a few issues,but just drive it and don't worry ...
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| '97 Dodge Ram 1500 | 3/18/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: My son has a '97 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4. No one can figure out what's wrong with it. The check engine ...
A: Gayle, I'll check into this,i need to let another mechanic read this...i'll respond back ...
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| 96 Dodge Dakota Stalling | 3/17/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 1996 Dodge Dakota 4WD Truck, 3.9L V6 Fuel injected, 70K miles. It has recently developed a ...
A: Todd, Usually an o2 sensor will make the engine light come on.Does this truck have a fuel filter on ...
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| engine shutdown under power | 3/16/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: i have a 1993 dodge concorde and having problems with the engine shuting down under power.the motor ...
A: Don, It could be one of the things you mentioned,but i think i'd talk to someone about the fuel pump ...
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| MISFIRING DODGE TRUCK | 3/15/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: i have a 1999 dodge ram 1500 4x4 with a 360 in it.first let me tell you what i've done to it. i've ...
A: If it's misfiring on 7 cylinders means the truck is running very bad,it can cause the transmission ...
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| Sensor for 95 dodge 2500 | 3/15/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: Hey Ram Man, I have been having some big time issues with my diesel. For starters, I went out to ...
A: Did the mechanic say what sensor it was?Find out what sensor it is and check an auto parts store for ...
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| 99 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 with 318 | 3/13/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: Can this happen if you just replace the dis.cap?I am at my whits end with it. My truck started ...
A: No not if just the distributor is replaced,Double check your plug wires.....Go buy a Haynes or ...
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| Repair of a 94 Saturn | 3/13/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: My daughter slid on ice this winter striking a pillar deploying the air bag. The damage as far as I ...
A: Bruce, You can do this job yourself,the only thing is buying the parts and then finding out the ...
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| 99 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 with 318 | 3/12/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: My truck started cutting out.I put it on a computer and it told me cylinder#8 is misfiring.I changed ...
A: If you removed the distributor when doing the work,did you make sure the engine was on top dead ...
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| Ram Van Engine Swap | 3/11/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I'm about to undergo an engine swap and was hoping to get a little advice from you. I have a '99 Ram ...
A: The engine will go in,as far as the computer,i'd contact the dealer to find out for sure.I think it ...
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| 87' Dodge Dakota | 3/8/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: Hey Ramman, It seems that my hood release cable broke in my 87' Dodge Dakota and I can't find any ...
A: Brian, Try to unhook the cable from inside the truck from the release lever,It's hard to say where ...
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