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    Power Steering Reservoir Cap

    Hello, guys. I am on a road trip using a makeshift cap for the power steering reservoir. The actual cap must have come off. This is the second time I’ve lost one in about 3 years. I thought there was a thread explaining what causes the cap to blow off but I couldn’t find it. Any thoughts on what...
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    CP3 Recommendations

    Within the next year or so I should probably replace the CP3 pump. The truck is all OE aside from BBI Stage 0.1 injectors. Has anyone put a lot of miles on anything other than a new Bosch pump? The new Bosch pumps are hard to find at the moment. Although I'm fine with a new Bosch CP3 if I can...
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    Seat Interchange

    Hello, guys. The back seat in our 2003 Ram does not have headrests. My oldest daughter will be too tall for her car seat soon. Without the car seat and no head rest, her head could hit the back glass in an accident. I need to get at least back seats with head rests. Does anyone know which...
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    Replacing injector fuel lines with injectors?

    Hello, I am not too far from replacing the injectors in our 2003 truck. I see that Injectors Direct includes new fuel lines as part of their kits. I read that there was an update to the #4 fuel line so it makes sense to replace that one. But is it worth the extra expense to replace the other...
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    grid heater power cable attachment at grid heater

    I am trying to remove the power cables from the grid heater. The nuts attaching the power cables to the grid heater turn along with the stud / bolt when I attempt to loosen them. The stud / bolt isn't affixed to anything so somehow the other end needs to be held. I'm not sure how that is to be...
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    injector and high pressure pump test, return volumes

    Hello, I just did the injector return test and the high pressure pump return test. Does anyone know how much fuel volume a new set of injectors will return? How much will a new high pressure pump return? I am trying to make comparisons to new pump / new injectors to determine how worn they...
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    OEM tailgate lock

    It looks like the same tailgate handle was used from 2003-2009 (Mopar PN 55276237AA). Was there ever an option from the factory for a tailgate lock? I'd like to get a tailgate lock, a factory lock might be the best choice if it ever existed. Thank you for any help.
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    Testing and diagnostics in service manual

    Years ago I purchased this service manual (pictured below). It is a PDF file. It contains almost no information on diagnostics or testing. That's what I want to find. Does anyone know if diagnostic and testing information can be found in the service manuals linked below...
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    windshield gauge mounts

    Has anyone tried the windshield gauge mounts from Geno's? My concern is the durability of the adhesive that would be used to hold the velcro in place. I wonder how long will that adhesive will hold up to temperatures ranging from 90 degrees to 20 degrees? One goal I have is to keep the gauges...
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    Scanner recommendation

    Hello, guys. Has anyone found a scanner that works well with a 2003 Dodge / Cummins? Preferably Snap-on models. I have a 2003 model which I want to look at fuel pressure and injector balance at a minimum. I am linking another thread where I asked a similar question...
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    Help with fuel system diagnostics

    Hello, guys. I almost posted this in the 911 section. We are about 6 hours from home. But the truck is running, although not very well. We topped off (8 gallons) with diesel fuel near Pinehurst, GA then the truck lost power. Wouldn’t exceed 60 MPH. Stopped at a rest stop to check things out...
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    Checking rail fuel pressure

    I've seen it mentioned that the rail fuel pressure can be tell of a high pressure pump or injector issue. I have about 180K miles on the high pressure pump and injectors. No issues yet but I would like to see if the rail pressure is normal. Is there a certain type of scanner that will give a...
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    fuel leak at feed to common rail?

    Hello, guys. I noticed a slight discoloration at the circled fitting. The discoloration is a yellowish color. As you can see in the photo, this is at the top of the common rail. I have never seen this fitting wet. Would it make sense to change what look likes two sealing washers? The fuel...
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    Child seat in back of Quad Cab

    Hello, Is anyone else using forward facing child seats in the back of a Quad Cab which need the center tether attachment (see Illustration 1 below, tether is circled in blue)? Our 2003 Ram 3500 has a place at the top of the back seat for attaching something but no attachment point at the bottom...
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    Rear door wiring

    This should be posted with the thread linked below (but it has been closed). https://www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/no-dome-light-when-opening-lr-door.264059/#post-2548704 I repaired the wiring harness between the B pillar and driver side rear door. The typical problem existed where the...
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    Not open for further replies

    Hello, Is it intentional that some of the threads are ‘not open for further replies’. Thank you for any help, Paul L.
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    cracked dash

    The dash in our 2003 Ram 3500 has quite a few cracks in it. I am wondering how well an OEM Mopar dash will hold up. This isn't a cover I'm looking at but the actual dash. Geno's sells them. Has anyone had issues with a replacement OEM Mopar dash cracking? If yes, how long before it happened...
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    secondary fuel pump question

    Hello, 2003 Dodge Ram 3500, SRW, 2WD, manual transmission I have a water separator and fuel filter to add to the fuel system. Currently I have the OEM external pump. Not exactly sure, but I think a secondary pump may be needed to overcome the little bit of restriction that will be added. I was...
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    Comprehensive fuel filter article

    Wondering if there is a comprehensive article in one of the TDR magazines discussing options for fuel filtration. I've read quite a few threads about adding fuel filters and water separators. In the near future I would like to add some kind of fuel filtering system to my 2003 Dodge Ram. I have...
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    Upper ball joints on 2WD

    If you have to replace the upper ball joints (actually the entire control arm) on your 2WD 3rd generation truck, check the ball joint boots on your new upper control arms for binding. I'm sure you know to have a buddy turn the steering while you check that the boots slide on the ball joint stud...
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