Recent Content by JacobsonD

It was a broken wire leading to the inlet air temperature. It was a quick fix and everything is back to normal.

I just got back from a camping trip. I'll check the wiring to the temp sensor right now.

This morning my pickup started normally, but after starting the Wait to Start light started flashing and the Check Engine light remained illuminated. I've tried several additional starts, driving around, and pulling the negative leads from both batteries--nothing solved it. Any ideas? Wouldn't...

Hi Bob, do you have a stock exhaust manifold, too? My stock manifold shrank, and I replaced it with a 3-piece ATS manifold. I'm only missing the OEM exhaust manifold; I have the EGR tube and associated pieces.

One year ago, the DMV allowed me to re-register my '98 12V without a smog check using the info from above about the engine and truck being manufactured prior to 1/1/1998. My truck was built in October 1997. Well, I tried registering the truck again this year, and the CA DMV said all '98 model...

Thanks. I'll send you a PM with my email address for the diagram. I found out from a mechanic yesterday that California updated the SMOG info for diesels. I confirmed that he was correct with a search of the CA DMV website. Now, the smog check applies only to diesel pickups manufactured in...

Looking for opinions. Am I better off buying an aftermarket stock exhaust manifold to install just for the smog check, or am I better off doing the radio shack solution? I hate the idea of pulling my three piece exhaust just to put on a stock manifold for a smog check cause the stock manifold...

By the way, can anyone send me the wiring diagram/component list? I'm thinking a trip to Radio Shack is in order.

Hi Dan, Do you know if my truck will be able to pass CA smog inspection if I install the electronics mentioned in this string to clear the codes and get rid of the check engine light? My '98 was purchased in CA by the previous owner. He then moved out of state and removed the EGR. The engine...

Thanks, TWest!

Good idea. I forwarded him a link to the TDR. I don't know which particular 3rd gen he wants. I even put the bug in his ear about looking for a late 2nd gen 12V that's in good shape. Of course, I'm partial to that!

My brother-in-law is looking for a 3rd gen in Minnesota. They just got a fifth wheel, and now need a tow vehicle. He bought a used Duramax and after a week it turned out to be a dud. The seller agreed and gave him his money back. I'm telling him to go Ram, I'm recommending one with the NV5600...

I looked into the question of 98 vs. 98. 5, and as Chipster states, there's no distinction between the two. In fact, my engine was built in 97, and the data plate on the engine even states that it complies with the emission standards of 1997. My truck was built in Oct 97, but it's a model year...

Thanks to a fellow TDR member, I've got the parts in the mail for way less than what the dealer wants.

Bob4X4, I sent you a PM.