Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your Dodge Ram Wagon 2500
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Dodge Ram Wagon 2500 Problems
HVAC Air Flow Switching to Defrost When Accelerating
The AC/heater (HVAC) system may unexpectedly switch to the defrost mode when accelerating. This system is operated by engine vacuum and should be inspected for any vacuum leaks if this problem develops. There is also a revised vacuum check valve available to address this concern.
Oil leaks from valve cover, intake manifold, and timing cover gaskets
On the 3.9L V6, 5.2L V8 and 5.9L V8 the Oil leaks commonly from the valve cover gaskets, intake manifold gaskets (front and rear), timing cover gaskets, distributor O-ring, and the rear main seal area. Using fluorescent engine oil dye can be helpful in determining the source(s) of the oil leak.
Increased Oil Consumption Due to Intake Manifold Gasket Leak
On 3.9L V6 and 5.9L V8 engines, the intake manifold gasket may leak and cause increased oil consumption and a spark knock during acceleration; the gasket should be replaced.
Engine oil leaks at distributor may be misdiagnosed
On the 3.9L V6 and 5.9L V8 the engine oil leaks at the distributor can be misdiagnosed as leaks from the intake manifold seal, oil pan gasket, or rear crankshaft (rear main) seal. A revised distributor is available if oil is found inside the distributor.
LDP failure due to carbon from vapor canister
Leak detection pump failure can be caused by the internal diaphragm switch sticking, or in some cases, contamination from debris or carbon particles from vapor canister. If black carbon particles are present in the LDP, replace vapor canister in addition to LDP. The purge solenoid should also be checked for debris or carbon contamination and replaced as necessary. All evap system hoses are subject to cracking and splitting causing leaks, Inspe...
Dodge Ram Wagon 2500 Recalls (Recent)
Dodge Ram Van 1500 Recall 98V076000
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH POWER SEAT OPTION. THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT ATTACHING RISER WELDS WERE NOT CORRECT.
Learn more »Dodge Ram Wagon 2500 Questions and Answers
im having a little issue of which one is where u put the fiuld in it has two caps in the same container and i dont know which one it is.
My daughter drove the truck home turned it off went to crank it up a couple of hours later and it wont do anything but turn over. We have replaced the crankshaft sensor and fuel filter. Cannot figu...
i feel a jump or surge in the truck at aproximately 45mph sometimes even cutting out. this happens all the time no matter the difference in ambient tempeture. Is anyone familiar with this problem?
When the switchpasses thru AC, it blows the fuse, thus vehicle will not start, and no cold air also before fuse blows.
Dodge Ram Wagon 2500 Stories
i have been told that the diff. needs to be replaced abd the quote for this is approx. $3500.00
Does that sound about right ?
car is pulling when driving also alot off white smoke