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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) 3 part smarty queston & info.

    background: had an early smarty (flashed in ecm-defalt #9) went bad. reflashed with stock dodge program. Bought a smarty hand held programer with revo. Would not load - error 14. Bought another ecm - would not work until the correct vin installed, which I did not get around to it . My VP44 went...
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission hvac fixed (stuck with floor on)

    Problem: HVAC with floor exit, weak panel & defrost. Testing: Tested the vacuum for the pump and I got 26. Then I pulled vacuum with hand pump directly on floor/defrost actuator the one across the hump with red & brown lines. I got no change in air direction, but that told me the switch in...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Using old lp to transfer fuel.

    I am thinking on using the my old lift pump to transfer fuel from 5 gal containers to the truck. I need the port thread size on the lp? or a banjo fitting from one of you. I don't wan't to buy a new fitting in case the pump is bad. It was left mounted on the truck and not being used for 5...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) advice needed for ecm change.

    Do you guys remove the fuel filter to gain access? Do you remove the mounting bolts pull the unit aside and then remove the connector? I need to buy a 4mm allen socket for the connector. I do not want to twist/pull the wires anymore than I have to. I allready cut the top of the LP bracket...
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    trailer ligh question with 2003 truck

    truck has a seperate brake light & turn sig. Trailer has one bulb. Right side works left side dosen't trailer tests ok - something in truck is bad. Does it have seperate fuses or relays for left & right side?
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission havac issue? help

    I get no switching from floor defrost & panel. I do have vacuum and the recir door works & the panel/defrost actuator does move. The electric blend does change the temp. I cannot see the floor/defrost actuator without takeing things apart. I think I should buy a new switch in the dash first...
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission key on - but no starter - fixed

    Hit the key but nothing. 1 checked clutch interlock switch - jumper 2 cleaned wire on starter - 3 changed relay out - 4 checked fuse - blown 5 changed fuse - ok I should have checked the fuse first I now have spare fuses, relays (both sizes) and the jumper onboard.
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission fuel gage acting up, help!

    truck has a fass 95 lp. Gauge fuel line is on the vp44 bolt. gauge niormaly shows 17 psi - 15 running & 12-13 wot over the past year droped 2 psi so I see 15 idle & 13 running. changed vp44 - gauge worked the same as before the change. Then I did a filter change & pre screen filter...
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission part number for transfer case vent filter?

    It is found on the end of a rubber elbow behind the valve cover. I can't blow thru it. It is a round plastic disc about the 1" round with a filter inside.
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission found a nice jack - cheap

    When I bought my truck without a jack. Seeing all diesel jacks go on ebay for $60 and gassers go for $20. I just never parted with some money until now. I went to a local military vehicle show... the one vender had some jacks. I gave them a once over but I couldn't find a rating. I asked...
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 7 or 10 micron fuel filter?

    I recently read the 7 micron filter is due to the better detergent in the LSD. So Since I only can buy LSD, should I switch to the 7 micron filter? I running out the tank of bioside before the filter change. I did my first shock treatment of 1 1/2 oz to kill them all. The filter I picked...
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission vp44 build date?

    the bottom line should have the build date, but nothing looks like a date? Trying to see if pump was original - replaced last weekend. I see 13154 ?
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) vp-44 just quit -at idle...

    I just put in a new fuel sender, drove maybe 75 miles, everything ok. I fixed the driveshaft yoke leak by tig welding the cap. Was planning on a ecm swap when the truck goes in for the anual state inspection, later this month (vin flash). So on sat. I ran some erans, clocked about 15 miles, made...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) banks turbo housing a good upgrade?

    According to the latest tdr mag, the oem hx35 is to restrictive do to emmsions. I have a chance to buy a new banks housing & big head for a good price. As you see in my sig I have 275's, 4" exhaust & 5 sp. I really can't get the egt's over 900. yes thats pre turbo. I will be reloading smarty...
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission ac compressor won't turn off

    even when not in ac or defrost mode. I played with the switch and I can get it to turn off or turn on when it should be off. A bad switch?
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) time to chang fuel filters?

    At the price of $30+ at the dealer plus my napa pre screener, changing fuel filters are expensive... . I am not cheap and don't want to skimp but at what milage intervals do you change them? or does a 2-3 psi drop on the gauge indicating time for change? I did have problems with the antifreeze...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Do & don't of swapping modules w/vin numbers?

    I swapped the abs controller & had no issues. What about ecm & pcm? I don't have factory radio or compas & have manual transmission. vin # are in abs, air bag, body timmer (dash) pcm & ecm. Should I try it or dealer flash vin on installation?
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    question about amp draw from trailer.

    I have a utility tag with 11 incandesent lamps (parking & clearence) which are fused on the trailer. I blow fuses until I get above 15/20 amps. Then everything is ok. I have no way to measure it, my fluke meter stops a 10A. I burned up the 7 pin to 6 pin round adapter because of the internal 20...
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission CB antena mount with fiberglass truck cap...

    I have a 5' firestik and was going to mount it to the inside corner of the bed, but now I bought a used cap. There is room to mount it between the cap & the truck. The mount would extend out from between the cap & the bed. The antena would be on the outside of the bed front wall. The cap & cab...
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