Recent Content by MJReynolds

I traded in my 2007 Dodge 2500 Megacab and kept a few parts. I'm selling my Edge Insight CTS2 along with the EAS kit with the EGT probe. I also have the drivers side pillar mount that makes a nice clean install. Selling the entire set for $400 plus shipping. If you live in southern...

My wife and I have been looking for our next RV for the past year or so. It will be the one for us when we retire and don't take the kids except occasionally. We want a travel trailer less than 30 ft so we can get into some smaller places and if we go with a trailer we've narrowed it down to...

jdross, See the post I had from earlier this year. My ECM died and I went through the same thing with the dealer, $3,100 later it was working again. I never used any kind of programmer, the only issue I had before it failed was my batteries died and I replace them. I did ask my dealer to give...

So after about a month in the shop I got the truck back. Turns out the engine computer/ECM had failed. New ECM installed and reprogrammed and it's running normally again. The total cost ended up being $3,100 which puts a real dent in my budget for the next few months. No real idea of what...

The dash gauge was indicating about 14 volts while the truck was running. No indication that the alternator was not putting out enough current. I haven't heard anything from the dealer yet, their diesel tech was already booked up with other work so my truck may have to wait for a few days.

My 07.5 has 71,000 miles and is completely stock. The only thing I've done recently is the EGR cleaning service about 2 months ago and about 2 weeks ago I changed the batteries after it was getting hard to start. When it was slow to start it set the CEL and had 2 codes for low voltage. I put in...

I'm having a somewhat related problem with my truck and in my searching I came across this which might apply to your situation. K70679999 Vehicle Issue No Start, Unable to communicate with ECM and possibly other modules => Replace the electronically controlled viscous drive fan...

Success on 2nd Try Well I gave the Vent Kit a 2nd try and this time it was a success. I read more about how to access the fittings on top of the tank and I took a different approach from my first attempt. This time I took off the left rear tire and wheel well liner. That gave me better access...

Thanks for the hints. I had read a bunch of info on this mod before starting and I thought I was ready to go but those fittings just wouldn't budge. I could feel the tabs and press them in a bit but I could not pull or push on the fitting at the same time to get it off. The instructions online...

Well after wanting to do the vent kit mod since I got my truck I finally bought a kit from Glacier Diesel Power and had everything ready to go. The fuel tank was near empty and I got started but after trying for the last 2+ hours I've admitted defeat and given up on this mod. I've read all the...

One change needed for this info. In California a non-commercial Class A is required when the trailer GVWR's are as given above. The actual weight isn't the issue it's the rated weight that they go by. A buddy of mine has a trailer with a GVWR of 10,500 lbs and he should have a non-commercial...

I've been looking at new trailers for that past year and really like the Northwood brands of Arctic Fox and Nash. Some of the other good brands mentioned are either too big or pricey for me so I haven't looked at them. I currently have a Keystone Outback and it's been okay but I have a problem...

Okay it's at the truck stops. I get my fuel at regular gas stations and that's why I haven't seen it. When I've seen it in Montana at gas stations near the interstate it's been a small town with farms. I don't remember the price difference but it wasn't enough to risk the potential fines. It may...

I'll just let them check and be on my way if it ever happens since I don't have the dyed fuel and I wouldn't want to be bothered. Maybe it's different in other states but in CA I've never heard of anyone getting checked and I know about 8 guys that have been driving diesel pickups for the last...

Okay I'm no lawyer (engineer actually) but something seems really wrong here. By what right can the government search your vehicle without your permission? I don't think by buying diesel fuel that I automatically give the government permission to inspect my fuel. Maybe there is some fine print...