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have similar problem. squeeks when turning less than 90 deg driving over bumps. this comes from the steering intermediate shaft u-joint. dealer replaced shaft with upgraded shaft that was designed to correct the cond. 7000 mi. later cond. reappeared. now dealer will not call me back. this...

has anyone ever had this problem? when starting out normal accel in first gear then flooring it to haul a-- , the engine tach's out at 3100-3200 rpm and the transmission disengages, truck goes nowhere until you let off accel and accel normally. is there some protection feature to keep from over...

just noticed on www.dodgeram.org there is a tsb 18-019-01 "cold idle engine warming" that appears to be the same as these after market products. it is a pcm re-program. has anyone had this performed yet or does anyone know anything about this. i am thinking of having this flashed.

good point about those tail gates. one of the first things i did was install a cable/lock on spare tire. i also installed a hose clamp around the slotted "easy off" tail gate hinge. if they want it, their gonna get it, but they'll have to work for it!

dealer did my tire size (305/70r16) cal with a drb III programmer. took less than 30 secs. they can only adj. for factory supplied sizes. 647 revolutions per mile was as low as they could set. your rpm's for a 285 is 633. 5531838349922. check it out at www.discounttiredirect.com/tiremath.html...

i appoligize for any confusion. the voltmeter comes up from approx. 12v to 14v after start in approx. 10 secs. texas heat i don't think heaters cycle as low temp. around 80 deg. as for the temp. ind. did search. read previous posts, but other's seem to report closer temp's. my previous rig was a...

after recent pcm replacement trip computer outside ambient air temp. indication is almost always 4-8 degrees higher . relocated sensor same result. also takes approx. 10 secs. after start for voltmeter to come up to 14v. didn't really notice either indication before. anyone know if these are...

emddiesel this plug was purchased from superplug at www.superplug.com. it has a magnet as an integral part of the plug which is in the oil pan. have read other post's with different applications where leaks were a problem. just wanted to know if anyone else has tried this plug/oem gasket...

fyi: dealer replaced pcm. dealer said pcm failed internally. hopefully this is a rare incident. thanks for the replies all.

first oil change due. ordered superplug to replace oem. superplug's supplied gasket looks very cheezy! plan to use oem gasket due to better quality, however superplug's hex diameter is slightly smaller than oem. my question is has anyone tried this without any oil leaks resulting. have read...

don't recall where the thread was posted, but have the same problem so i jotted down the specs given by an ase cert. align. tech. l/w r/w caster 3. 2 3. 5 cross caster -0. 3 camber -0. 10 -0. 10 cross camber 0. 0 toe set to factory spec's this tech said these were the optimum...

thanks grandpappy! friend had similar problem with his 2k 3/4 gasser. didn't recall lossing as much, but definitly speedo and trip comp. dealer replaced cruise control module$$$ and all was fine. hobbled on batt to dealer. of course holiday rush, wont diagnose till thur.

2001. 5 quad cab 4x4 3. 54 auto leather/loaded. 7400 mi. elect. syst. dead. instrument cluster dead except for tach. annunciations: no a/c trip comp. display's : ccd check eng. light abs/brake light low fuel qty light odometer displays:no buss checked every fuse i could find...

diesel newbie needs help. what is eth/dee designation. trying to determine if clockspring recall applys. 2001 4x4 qc auto. mfg date 3/01. mdh 030608. "g" in 11th vin character. is this classified as a 2001. 5. local dealer not familiar with 2001. 5 designation. thanks in advance for any help.

has anyone an opinion on magnetic drain plugs like superplug or has anyone magnetised their oem plug.