20 Most Recent 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Truck - Page 9 Questions & Answers

remove trans oil pan. there you will also see your trans filter,

It should be located on the radiator shroud of the truck.

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Thanks for using FixYa. First of all you’ll need to check battery voltage, recharge it if it is low or jump start with another battery charger. Inspect, clean and tight both ends of all battery cables. Also check, clean and tight wiring connections. Check for voltage at relay. If relay has voltage but there is no "click" when key is turned to start, replace relay. Remove starter and inspect drive gear and flywheel teeth, replace damaged parts if necessary. Check to see if voltage reaches starter relay/solenoid when turn to start. If not, check for open P/N switch and brake or clutch pedal switch. Replace the parts which are defective. Please do accept the solution if the issue is resolved or else revert for further assistance.


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those year trucks have bad lift pumps on the diesel engine. it is located near the fuel filter. they are also known for starving the injecter pump for lubrication oil due to the pumps low capacity. it is now recomended that an in the tank pump change over kit be installed

24nm or 18 ft-lbs

well I'm leaning towards a battery problem,, try a battery from anoter vehicle and see if it still starts hard..

The sensors have to be tested with a diagnostic tool,, eighter obd 1 or obd 2 tester.. Its connected to the cars computer and it list the fault codes for you.. Thats how you check the sensors and stuff.. Get a tech with a diagnostic machine and have him test it,, its cheaper that buying one..

the error codes ,, if you get any,, will refer back to a sensor or so.. all you will need to do is replace the sensors,, or check its connections..

have you changed fuel filter recently if not i would start their there my also be more then 1 there maybe one they call water separator also look see if there is some place it could be drawing Air in fuel sys. PS. how clean is air filter?

You should check your owners manual for this information under severe service use. My gut reaction is 4000 is way too many miles if you expect to use this vehicle long term.

The oil may appear clean, the addatives that help the oil to lubricate and preserve your engine are more than likely consumed by 4000 miles.

Several engines there...

2004 DODGE RAM PICKUPS - V6 3.7L 226ci GAS FI N K
2004 DODGE RAM PICKUPS - V8 4.7L 287ci FLEX FI N P
2004 DODGE RAM PICKUPS - V8 4.7L 287ci GAS FI N N




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check the hood or the frame rail around the engine bay. there should be a diagram.

On the passenger side of the vehicle across form the battery box, in the front right side of the engine. The easiest way to get to it is to remove the intake tube from the air cleaner, on the right and down from the airbox.

throtle position sensor usually located in the untake system near air box

get fuel pressure gauge ASAP. replace lift pump with after market one (not in tank from dodge..junk)

There should be a pipe plug on the bottom side of the
transmission, to drain it. And another plug 1/2 way up
the side to fill it.Both plugs should have either a square male head or square female head.
I hope I was of some help. Good luck.

CHECK MAKE SURE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FUSE OR NEUTRAL SAFETY FUSE HAS BLOWN.IF ALL IS GOOD.PROBLEM IS IN MANUAL SHIFT CABLE.OR THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH OR NEUTRAL SWITCH IS BAD.

The front of the headlight lens needs to be 25 feet from the wall and needs to be sitting level. Hope this helps.