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Anybody ever got a 0217 overheating code when the engine is not overheated and runs great? It felt like the trans downshifted and the rpm went up but turning off the engine and restarting stopped that and everything seems normal now. :confused:

My truck sits quite a bit between trips and today I was driving it and got on it pretty hard. When I let off the throttle it seemed to downshift or unlock the torque converter and shifted strange. When I stopped at a light I turned it off and started it again and it ran and shifted normal. I...

I live in Oregon and had the dealer do a search for the CTD 3500 truck I want and some come up with California emissions and others Federal emissions package. What does the California emission package involve or affect on the Cummins? Would you go for the Federal or California package or does it...

Does anyone know if it is possible to download from the Internet the window stickers for 2006 trucks if you know the VIN?

I'm considering replacing my 02 with a 06 3500 4x4 and talked to my hitch guy about how they mount a Reese 5th wheel hitch on the new frames. He said Reese has a no drill mount kit that has a plate that fastens on the frame with a "u bolt" type of setup. It sounds easier to install to me but I...

I've read alot about lift pump problems and on a 2nd gen. with a vp44 a failing lift pump can kill the expensive vp44 but what will a bad lift pump on 3rd gen. cause? Just a poor or non running truck or can it damage something on these trucks too? I'm thinking about buying a 2006.

I'm thinking about buying a 2006 and was curious about the same thing. I remember seeing threads long ago on earlier trucks and how to disengage the front axle while in 4wd low, seems to me it was electrically operated or something. How about some new responses here to get this thread going? Thanks

I didn't know there was a capibility or option for daylight running lights on these trucks. Is there something in my truck that would allow that (see signature)? or do I have to wire up a kit?

3. 54 gears and no guages. Are you saying that as long as egt is good then the lower rpm is not "lugging"?

After reading this should I be downshifting to second when pulling the 5ver up a steep grade to keep the rpm's up about 2500 or keep it in 3rd and rpm's dropping to 1800? Would I be causing damaging heat by pulling hard in 2nd since tc is unlocked? I thought it was better than running at lower...

Yes, I know it is how you see any fault codes in your odometer window, thanks though. Just wanted to be sure there wasn't any possibility of any truth in the legendary urban wife's monkey business that this would temporarily change computer settings to increase power (I doubted it). Thanks for...

Mine does this where I quite often see it drifting out in front of the headlights with the breeze blowing in the right direction. I used to be concerned with this but my previous questions like yours brought answers that it was normal. I always thought mine looked excessive but now I ignore it...

I've heard a rumor that I am doubting. When you cycle the key on and off 3 times to display any fault codes I was told that this programs the computer to boost your horsepower for that starting cycle. Anyone know what somebody might have been referring to or if there is any truth to this?

On very steep mountain backroads (forest service gravel roads etc. )where it is necessary to keep speed under 10 mph is it okay to crawl down (empty truck, no towing) in low so that I don't have to ride the brakes all the way for miles (1-6 miles)? transmission holds speed down and no sign of...

I have searched threads and may have the chirp in the pillar/cowl area referred to in the tsb for trucks through 2001. Mine is a 2002 though. Before I pull the whole dash back and attempt the procedure in that tsb I am wondering if anyone has found a miracle cure to a mysterious and VERY...