Dodge Ram 50 - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support
1988 dodge ram 318 engine
Code 12--Battery Disconnect---Direct Battery input to PCM disconnected within last 50 ignition key-on cycles.
Normal if battery has been disconnected, otherwise check battery power and
ground connections.
Code 37--Torque converter clutch
solenoid CKT or
Trans temp sensor
too high or low---Open or short in CKT wiring or connectors. Voltage out of range at transmission
temperature sensor input.
Code 55--End of message code. A DTC 55 is used to end all DTC messages.
When is the last time you had a tune-up?
I
would start by replacing the cap, rotor, plugs and wires. Also, check all hoses for vacuum leaks.
I hope this helps.
Dodge ram 50.....2 wheel drive, shooting fuel up
sounds like a leaking inlet valve broken valve spring/ faulty valve/lifter prob. or a worn out camshaft if the exhaust cam has worn out the compessed gas cant escape so when the inlet valve opens the internal cylinder pressure blows back in to the inlet maifold if it was me i would do a cylinder compression test first that should help you to isolate the cylinder thats at fault
Timing belt replacement
Just need to hold the pulley from turning. Can use a large strap wrench. And zip tie it to the pulley will help keep it on the pulley when reaching for other tools.. Be sure to put it back in the correct alignment before installing the new timing belt. Hope you didn't damage any valaves. These new engines have tight tolerances when piston and valve meet stuff bends or brakes.
Metall box not supplying power to sol
On the solinoide there should have 2 thick connection lugs. 1 from battery & 1 into starter field coils. Test to see if power is going through to the field coil when turning the key to start position. If not fit a new solinoide. Make sure the solinoide is activating when turning the key first
I have a 1992 Dodge
Diagnose the problem by probing the starter relay socket with a volt/ohmmeter. If you have 4wd, there is a second relay. See diagram.
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