Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Engine Warming Reprogram

[sherndon]

I had the cold engine warming re-program done in September, and YES it was covered under warranty (5 year,100K). At the same time I had the Breather Relocated (under warranty) under the TSB that fixes the oil loss problem when operating on steep slopes.

Both of these work great. I can not say enough positive things about my satisfaction with cold engine warming re-program.

And the breather is now where the engineers that designed this engine should have put it in the first place.

 

[Sregorb]

Happen to know the TSB for the brether relocation? And the cold weather reprogram? I've tried to get the high idle working following all the "criteria" but no dice so I may have to go that route also... .



Brian

 

[sherndon]

TSB's

TSB 09-002-02

Crankcase Breather Overflow

Date: March 11, 2002

Models: 1998-2002 (BR) Ram Truck

NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO 1998 - 2002 (BR) RAM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE 24-VALVE CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE BUILT AFTER MARCH 27, 1998 (ESN 56443872).

Symptom/Condition:

Owners of 1998 - 2002 (BR) Ram Trucks equipped with the 24-valve Cummins diesel engine may experience engine oil overflow from the front crankcase breather when the vehicle is operated off-road on an extreme downhill grade (37. 5% or 22° slope/grade). Operation of this type for extended periods of time can cause enough engine oil depletion to damage the engine. A kit containing all components necessary to eliminate the oil overflow has been made available. If the condition exists, perform the repair.



TSB 18-019-01

Cold Idle Engine Warming

Date: September 3, 2001

Models: 1998 1/2-2002 BR/BE Ram Trucks

NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO ALL RAM TRUCKS BUILT AFTER DECEMBER 17,1997 AND EQUIPPED WITH THE 24-VALVE 5. 9L CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE.

 

[KL]

sherndon, did you notice a change in mileage and/or power levels? I have seen where a lot of people on this site, often loose power and/or mileage after having the electronics worked on. Klaus

 

[sherndon]

No Loss in Power and No Decrease in MPG

No problems with any aspect of the reprogram or breather fix.

Still have the same great power and MPG as I did prior to these fixes.



Oo.

 

[Diesel Freak]

Has the engine "ramped up" in RPM like it is supposed to when cold? Has it cut three cylinders like it is supposed to when it is cold?

 

[sherndon]

Yes

Ramps up from 800rpm to 1200rpm. 3 cylinder shut off has not happend yet. In order for the 3 cylinders to shut down the temp must be 15 deg F or lower. I'll post it when the temp drops and the cylinders shut down.

 

[Diesel Freak]

cool... where do you live?

 

[David Oxland]

My Dealer wanted an hour labor for the cold weather program

 

[mgoncalves]

what did they do different to the breather? I don't like the way my bottle is set up.

 

[SixPac]

Sherndon,



How was it justified for the dealer to do the "cold weather" programming under warranty? I would like to get mine done and wondered if you had to tell them anything special?



Thanks,



Bob

 

[dartos]

I was told by my dealer that the cold weather TSB would be covered under warranty if I experienced poor idle when cold.

I have had it ramp up and shut down 3 cylinders. It seems to happen a little colder than advertised.

 

[barbwire]

I had the warmup update done to mine. Ramps up to 1200 ok. Clatters like h-ll when three cyl. shut down. Don't know if thats normal or not, but seems to run alright afterwords. Took the dealer mech. all of about 3 minutes to install. As far as mileage I only make about 10 mpg, but never made any better before. Dissapointed??? You bet I need to find someone who loves to tinker with these beasts, that wouldn't cost me an arm & leg to help me with that aspect. I like the otherwise aspects of the machine, power, looks, comfort, etc.

99,3500, stock,4:10 , SLT Some extra chrome

 

[lmills]

I've been looking forward to have this put on my truck. I guess I will pull the EZ and turnbuckle off next week and have them take care of the program and the recall I got for the power distribution box wire. This way I might not have to worry about whether they are going to charge me or not since it will already be there.