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  1. CoastyAV8R

    Harmonic Balancer bolts coming loose

    A friend of mine has a 2020 Ram 5500 that had the bolts on the harmonic balancer come loose and eventually fail which destroyed a good part of his engine. He said there was a TSB out about this as I was going to remove mine one at a time and put red locktite on them to avoid the same issue but...
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    How does the Cummins emission fine affect us as owners?

    Cummins to pay $1.675 billion penalty over engine emission defeat device in Ram trucks | Automotive News (autonews.com)
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    Backup camera for slide in camper

    I want to find a backup camera that will plug into the existing wiring harness so I can mount it on my slide in camper since I have to take my tailgate off when I use the camper. Anybody crossed this bridge before?
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    Chrysler Max Care warranty

    I'm looking at getting a warranty for my 2019 2500 Tradesman with 28000 miles on it. When I go to their website I see 3 different options. Max Care and Added Care (Powertrain Care isn't available for diesels) and they give you a description of what's covered but I'd like to hear from you and...
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    Key Fob replacement

    I recently bought a 2019 2500 that came with only one key fob. Has anyone had to get an extra key fob for their 2019 or newer truck as I guess the fob's are different from previous models. I have a feeling if I go to the dealer I will get roughed up financially and seeking other options.
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    Trailer lights inop

    When I plug in my camp trailer to the 7 pin plug my brake controller shows the trailer is hooked up on the brake controller and the trailer brakes do work but the lights on my trailer don't come on when I turn on the headlights. Thoughts?
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    Torque Converter lockup switch

    Has anyone installed a manual torque converter lockup switch? I want one for two reasons, one is to use my exhaust brake in any gear. My transmission has been built with the intention of using an exhaust brake but doesn't lock up very well in 2 n 3rd unless you feather the accelerator to keep the...
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    Hard to get the fuel tank topped off

    I saw a fuel tank vent mod that would allow you to truly top off your fuel tank rather than trickle the last 4-5 gallons in at a ridiculously slow rate in order to get it full. Has anybody done this mod or have any other options to top off my fuel tank? Yesterday it was sunny and I wasn't in...
  9. CoastyAV8R

    High charging voltage

    I've noticed that since I bought my truck a month ago the charging voltage is always around 14.8-15 volts, I have a digital meter I plug into the cigarette lighter and I verified it's accuracy with a voltmeter. I keep the truck on a trickle charger and had the batteries tested and they are good...
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    Auto transmission, exhaust brake, EGT questions

    I've owned a couple of 3rd gens but they were both 6 speed manuals. My 03 has the 48re transmission with a temp gauge and an EGT gauge. The transmission has been rebuilt with a billet torque converter and has a shift kit in it. The truck also has a PacBrake exhaust brake. Questions: 1) what type of...
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    To do list for new (2003) truck

    I just bought a 2003 CTD 2500 4x4 with 129,000 miles on it from the son of the original owner. It has new injectors and lift pump and a rebuilt auto transmission with a billet torque converter as well as new brakes. Also has EGT, transmission temp and boost gauge and an exhaust brake. He didn't know much...
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    Aisin 1-2 gear shudder

    Every once in a while I feel a shudder when my truck shifts from 1st to 2nd gear, usually under a light throttle. Anyone else experience this? I have 14,000 miles and the truck is completely stock and the heaviest thing it hauls is our 26 foot travel trailer.
  13. CoastyAV8R

    Bed size differences between 07 and 16 long bed?

    My neighbor has a 07 long bed 2500 and is selling his canopy and I've searched around to see if it would be compatible for my 2016 long bed but I haven't found a definitive answer. Anyone with experience in this?
  14. CoastyAV8R

    Daytime running lights question

    I don't have daytime running lights on my 16 Tradesman 3500 and was curious what I'd have to do enable them? Program the PCM? Install bulbs?
  15. CoastyAV8R

    Getting manual control of air conditioner?

    On my Honda Element I was able to do a few steps to the PCM that allowed me to turn on the air conditioner manually even when it was in defrost rather than have it come on each time I selected defrost. I'm curious if this is possible on my 2016 Ram? Thanks, Pat
  16. CoastyAV8R

    Towing vibration

    I notice when I hook our trailer up to the truck or load the bed up with dirt/bark/whatever, I feel a vibration at lower rpms that seems like the rear u-joints. I think what is happening is when the truck gets loaded, the angle of the driveshaft changes when the rear end squats (about 3" from...
  17. CoastyAV8R

    Fix for fuel line quick disconnect fitting?

    I had my taken my quick disconnect line off at the fuel tank and lost the little blue plastic piece that serves as the quick disconnect lock (it slides out when you want to remove the line then slides back in when you lock the line back on to the fitting on the fuel tank). The Dodge dealer won't...
  18. CoastyAV8R

    Plumbing the FASS through the stock fuel filter housing?

    I installed the Fass 95 with the 3 micron filter and followed the directions on the install and when I was done I stepped back and looked at it and thought "Why the heck did they bypass the stock filter housing?". The OEM lines are just sitting there and are sure as heck mounted better/cleaner...
  19. CoastyAV8R

    Fuel pressure bleeds off quickly

    My 03' CTD seems to be harder to start than what it is the norm for a 3rd gen truck, yesterday it took about 5 seconds to start which was the worst it has been. My lift pump pressure was 8-9 psi but it bleed off to 0 in the matter of seconds once the pump cycled without starting the truck. I was...
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    Troubleshooting electric trailer brakes?

    I bought our 28" toyhauler last fall and when I drove it home I noticed the brakes were barely working. I found the 7 pin plug had alot of corrosion and when I replaced it I also found 2 broken wires which explained the intermittent light operation. I then pulled the brakes to inspect them and...
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