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| passenger side a/c warm | 7/4/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: my 2004 ram 1500 blows cold on drivers side but warm on passenger side. sometimes its fine and then ...
A: If you have cold air on the drivers side,then it has to be that the flapper lid in the dash is not ...
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| Engine wont start | 7/2/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I just bought a used 1994 dodge ram full size with a listed 5.2 fi engine. for the first several ...
A: When you turn the key to the on position without starting or turning the engine over,if the fuel ...
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| tie rod end ? | 7/2/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: thks for your quick responce one other ? since i think your right on the the bearing is it dangerous ...
A: Greg, If it is a bearing it can lock up if it is really bad.If it has a lot of play in it let them ...
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| Transmission Damage | 7/1/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: The tow was not our choice, and the towing company won't communicate with us. No, it did not slip ...
A: Cathy, It's hard for me to say.With a rebuilt transmission some do fail even after they are ...
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| RUNNING HOT | 7/1/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: 1998 1500 SERIES DODGE TRUCK RUNS HOT ONLY WHEN USING A/C. NEVER ANY OTHER TIME. NEW RAD. CAP, ...
A: a pocket of air trapped in the radiator will cause an engine to overheat.If you've replaced the ...
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| 98 dodge a/c problem | 6/28/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 98 dodge ram. A/C worked fine last summer but this summer it was out of freon so i had it ...
A: Tina, You have a freon leak.Take the car to an air condition mechanic,he will have to put a special ...
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| checking tramission fluid | 6/28/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: can you tell me how to check the tramission fluid on my 1995 dodge dakota i know truck has to be ...
A: Mark, There is a dipstick on the left side of the engine close to the firewall,pull the dipstick ...
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| 93 dodge dakota stalls out | 6/26/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have just replaced the distributer cap and rotor and fuel filter. After I replaced them, the truck ...
A: Joe, If the wires are not on right the engine would skip,even with one wire crossed.This could have ...
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| Dodge Ram 1500-burning oil fast | 6/23/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: My '97 Dodge Ram 1500-2wheel drive has been burning thru oil. I am constantly having to put oil in ...
A: The plenum gasket needs replacing,remove the intake and flip it over there is a plenum pan ...
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| Dodge Caravan fan belt | 6/23/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 2000 Caravan and have been through 4 fan belts. This new one slips periodically when ...
A: Joe, If the engine is eating the belts,something isn't lined up.Aserentine belt has grooves and any ...
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| 1994 v6 Dodge Dakota air bag light | 6/22/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: i was on my way home from the powerplant the other day (we went boating and i was hauling it back ...
A: Aaron, The air bag is not something i would recommend tampering with,it's probably a sensor.Mine has ...
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| SMOG | 6/22/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: CAN YOU TELL ME IF A CAR CAN PASS A SMOG CHECK WITH A BLOWN HEAD GASKET/S AND/OR HOLE IN THE ...
A: Sarah, My opinion is to leave it alone unless you are willing to put a lot of money into the car to ...
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| Hesitation Problem with Chrysler 300M 3.5L | 6/22/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have recently started having hesitation/surging problems with my 300M. It started happening right ...
A: If the engine light was on have someone scan the codes on the engine.AutoZone will do this.The codes ...
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| 95 Dodge Spirit Coolant problems | 6/22/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I had a new water pump and timing belt done last year and am really hoping it's not the problem. ...
A: Debbie, It sounds like you have a cracked overflow tank or the hose may be loose on the tank.The ...
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| idel | 6/21/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: How do you adjust idel on 92 dodge dakota pickup.I see the screw that needs to be adjusted but it ...
A: if the truck won't idle,the screw you see apparently is not an adjusting screw.Have you noticed an ...
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| Dodge 1990 PickUp | 6/21/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 1990 Dodge 150 pick-up. The problem I am having is that the engine won't turn over. It ...
A: Erin, I'm trying to figure out what you're saying when you say won't turn over.Do you mean it will ...
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| SMOG | 6/21/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: CAN YOU TELL ME IF A CAR CAN PASS A SMOG CHECK WITH A BLOWN HEAD GASKET/S AND/OR HOLE IN THE ...
A: A blown head gasket is more serious than worrying about smog check.This will cause you more problems ...
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| hesitation and staling of a 2003 dodge dakota | 6/20/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I own a 2003 dodge dakota sxt 4 wheel drive with a v6 3.9lt engine and automatic trannie. The ...
A: Michael, A vacuum leak will cause a hesitation,check all the vacuum lines on the engine for cracks ...
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| signal light problem | 6/19/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: The car is a 2005 Dodge Magnum AWD RT with 2100 miles on it. The left turn signal light refuses to ...
A: Marty, The problem is the turn signal switch.This car should have a warranty being as new as it is,I ...
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| no spark, fuel pump not working | 6/18/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: i was recently driving my 92 dodge caravan, 6cyl 3.0, on the highway, when it did a quick hesitation ...
A: when you turn the key on to start the van,just to the on position you should hear a moaning sound ...
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| 1999 2500 Dodge Ram | 6/13/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 2500 Dodge Ram (1999) and have just replaced the fuel pump. It still seems to hesitate and ...
A: make sure everything at the distributor is tight,no loose connections,also around the ...
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| 96 Dodge Neon | 6/13/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I just recently got a 96 Dodge Neon, the car starts great and I drove it around a few times, not ...
A: anything to do with these new cars is possible,everything being run from the computer.If the gear is ...
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| dodge intrepid engine blown | 6/13/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: i bought an dodge intrepid about six months ago from an auction and i wanted to ask a question i am ...
A: Addie, Anytime you purchase a used engine,unfortunately this is just one of the problems you deal ...
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| can a broken heater core cause my van to overheat? | 6/12/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: someone told me to bypass the heater core and see if the van still overheats and it does. I tried to ...
A: Dave, It is a pain to get to,but if you bypassed the heater core and it is still overheating it is ...
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| stalling after warm up. | 6/11/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have an old 71 Sweptline Dodge D200 pickup, 318 manual trans. When I got this truck I did a tune ...
A: Rick, When you say you tuned it up was the tune up complete?Plug wires also?Correctly gapped ...
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| Dodge Intrepid Power Windows | 6/11/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 2002 Dodge Intrepid SE and my Driver's Side Power Window stopped working. I don't hear the ...
A: Don, If all other windows are working all you can do is get a meter and check the power from the ...
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| brake light coming on | 6/11/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I've got a 1998 Dodge Ram 4x4 1500 pickup. The other day I was going down the road and the red ...
A: I have a 96 Ram,the light has been on for about 2 years,brakes are fine.I took it to the dealer,they ...
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| can a broken heater core cause my van to overheat? | 6/10/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 1997 dodge ram van and when i drive on the highway for more than 30 minutes the temperature ...
A: Dave, When you say the heater core is not working,what do you mean?If the heater core is dumping the ...
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| 95 dodge intreped a/c | 6/10/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: Ram man, I think that I could figure this out myself if I knew some of the finer points of this ...
A: Tim, Yes i was joking when i said that,i was reading up on the air conditioning and i want to ...
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| 2000 Dodge Dakota air-conditioning problem | 6/10/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: For the last two summers, everytime I run the air-conditioning in my 2000 dakota, water accumulates ...
A: On the passenger side of the vehicle there is a drain hose that drains off any excess water,this is ...
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| Cummins temp swing | 6/10/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 94 Dodge with the Cummins engine. The temp was hanging at the bottom edge of the range, so ...
A: Dan, No bleeding needed.Check these for defects. 1.Check the drivebelt for proper adjustment. 2.Make ...
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| Question about 1999 Dodge Neon | 6/10/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 1999 Dodge Neon. Ran fine for the first 2 years I had it, but since November it's been ...
A: Brian, there is a crankshaft position sensor that will make an engine just cut off,if this is the ...
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| Ticking in motor | 6/9/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I own a 1999 Dodge Avenger. For about 3months or more it has been this ticking noise in the motor. I ...
A: Does the engine do it all the time or just while under a load(air conditioner on).How many miles are ...
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| 2001 5.9 Dodge Ram Waterpump Replacement | 6/8/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: You have helped me out before so here goes again. I have developed a small oil leak in the front of ...
A: Barry, You will have to remove the cover to replace the gasket.I know it's a lot of work but it will ...
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| 95 dodge intreped a/c | 6/6/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: a/c cluch wouldn't kick in. changed low pressure transducer [switch] now a/c will come on for ...
A: to little freon can cause this,but if you have a leak you'll need to have a garage look at it.sounds ...
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| dodge ram 2500 transmission 1995 4X4 | 6/5/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: My sons truck. Truck has 160,000 plus miles, he had a tranny overhall about 8000 miles back. The ...
A: The transmission will have to be checked,i'd check the torque converter.But if it won't move all you ...
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| idling problem | 6/4/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: i have a 1998 dodge dakota with 42,000 miles. the truck will start but will not idle. i can rev up ...
A: Things to check as stated in the manual! Looose or faulty electrical connections at distributor,coil ...
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| Dead speedometer | 6/4/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: My son's 2001 Dodge RAM has a few annoying problems. The speedometer and odometer don't move, the ...
A: The blower motor is an electrical problem.Check the fuses.you have some inside the truck and also ...
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| fixed heater blower problem, now another | 6/4/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: ------------------------- Question - 1996 Dodge Dakota, some how some where when I replaced the ...
A: Have you rechecked the fuses?retrace the wires is all you can do.it sounds like a short ...
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| Charging problems - '89 Dakota | 6/3/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: My truck is a 4WD 1989 3.9 size engine, with 142,000 miles. It will only charge the battery when it ...
A: I would recommend taking the alternator to autozone and let them check your alternator,i know you ...
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