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Yes there are codes. I will have to charge batteries so I can get them. We could drive the truck into town and it would start every time even the next day but if you let it sit for two or four days nothing. Last time the truck was in the shop it had a bad speed sensor and the guy said that the...

Here in our part of alaska the winter temps are between 0 and 30degrees. It used to take an hour or two to charge up but now it requires at least eight hr.

The amp gauge takes awhile to get to 14 from 8 then fluctuates the head lights will dim and brighten. I thought the alt was bad so I replaced the alt (Bosch) and both batteries but it still does the same thing. Now I can't keep the batteries charged for more than a day. Last time I used the...

Yes I have power steering. The truck was sliding down the hill and the wife thought she could make the truck stop sliding if she pushed harder on the pedal, then she lost brakes.

I will check for the fluid leak now that it has stopped snowing. Thanks!

On my 99 slt quad cab I noticed the volt meter was slow to move off 8 to 14 . As the needle moved the lights got brighter and when the needle goes down the lights dim. I thought the alt was going bad so I replaced it (bosch) and both batteries but the problem is still there. Now if the truck...

On my 99 I was trying to pull my plow truck out of a ditch and lost the brakes. Is it the vacuum pump or something else? Thanks for any help.

Thanks! It was gumed up like you said and I replaced it. This site and you guys that answer all the questions are the best. Thanks again.

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The 4X4 dash indicator went out then back on a few seconds latter than flickered out and I lost the front drive. I checkedd the vac lines and rod adjustment and fluid level. The front drive shaft is turning but only the rear wheels are spinning in the snow up steep hills. Anybody have a clue to...

Thanks, The remote starter is supposed to be factory, just may be 2 seperate problems Thanks again.

My neighbor has a 2003 gas engine (5. 9) and the remote starter has stopped working and the power door locks blow a fuse any and all help is welcome as the dealer is 200 miles away. Semi remote Alaska is wonderful living until your truck has problems. Thanks!

You are awesome ! Thanks so much. It was impossible to see that the fuse was blown behind the gray cover. The greatest bunch of knowledge is right on this site ! Thanks again.

I have a 99 dodge and lost radio dome lights and the remote mirrors. The radio pops when turned on and the defrost on the mirrors still work. The fuses are good. It's a bummer here in Alaska with all the dark and no dome lights. Please Help !!! Thanks

I have a stock 99 2500 Quad cab 4X4 And will be moving from Pa. to Alaska this spring. I will be towing a 10,000 lb trailer. Does anyone have a thought of how I can boost HP and mileage, the hills in BC. and the Yukon are long and steep. I drove it last year in a gas dump truck and trailer and...