Recent Content by Lunkerman

They didn't hook mine to the computer either. They did some paperwork and then scanned my windshield registration with a gun. They also flushed my cooling system at my request. I also wanted new hoses but they said mine were OK. I told them to also put in a new tstat while they were at it but...

Could I please have a copy also! TIA, John -- email address removed --

There have been major changes here in NY this year regarding vehicle inspections. Not only are they required to do the standard mechanical inspection but now are required to hook you to the computer to "read" for any error codes that would result in repairs to fix the error code problems. People...

New York is also now doing computerized diagnostic checks as part of the inspection process. Do I have to disconnect my EZ before taking my truck in? John

I bought my 2000 at the end of the lease but not from the dealer I leased it from. I called Chrysler financial first to deal with them but they wouldn't budge on the contracted residual price. They pointed me back to the dealer. The/A DEALER can buy it from Chrysler for a cheaper price. So I...

I had a similar problem only it would miss maybe once a month. Had it to the dealer for some other service and mentioned it to them. They said, "oh yeah, your crank sensor is starting to go" They put a new one in and the truck runs real strong. Must have been going for a long time and didn't...

I'm considering trading my 2K in on a new '05. The problems i'm having with my truck are LP failure and intermediate steering shaft clunking. I can't seem to find a dealer that can diagnose my LP failure correctly and replace it under warranty. I'm getting tired driving to all the dealerships to...

The symtoms you describe are exactly what I'm experiencing. Can I replace the intermediate shaft myself or does the dealer need to do this? Is there a TSB and or recall on this problem? Free is better! Thanks, John

I'm picking up a slight clunking through the steering wheel. Feels like something is loose in the front end. Any chronic problems to be aware of? 75k miles on the odo. thanks, John

After determining my LP was dead while changing my fuel filter Sat. , I headed for the dealer today to drop my truck off for LP replacement. I figured hey--this is great--I'm gonna get a new pump, N/C under warranty. FREE is good! Not so Quick!! I get a call around 11am, "Your truck seems to be...

WOW! I must be one of the thousands! Saturday I decided to change my fuel filter as per Bob Patton's instructions in the latest issue of TDR. Up to this point, I have only been swapping out the filter and not draining the whole canister. So i cleaned it out, put the new filter in and closed it...

OK, now I understand. I wonder how long my pump hasn't been working? I've read some posts in the archives on how to change one myself so my next question is where can I purchase a LP at a reasonable price other than the dealer? didn't see much on Ebay. John

It was time to change my fuel filter again, so after reading Bob Pattons article in the recent TDR magazine I thought I'd give it a try following his instructions. Prior to this I have just been replacing the filter and not draining the canister. I drained it completly and cleaned the bottom of...

I have a 2k 2500 4X4 with 72k miles and need to check/replace the rear brakes. I'm getting the truck ready for winter, new hoses, serp. belt, antifreeze flush, already did the front pads, now the rear brakes. Pulled the rear wheels and noticed the drums don't just pull off. Someone said I had to...

I was just driving along to work this morning and bells started ringing and all my idiot lights lit up and all my guages went dead left. engine continued to run fine. A couple minutes later everything returned to normal except ck. eng. lite. A couple minutes after that everything failed again...