1988 Dodge Ram 50 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

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.

3.9 L (240 cu in) V6 OR 5.2 L (318 cu in) V8

Rear engine seal is probably where it is coming from. The other thing to check is the seals you replaced. If they were over or under tightened they can still leak from there.

1988 Dodge Ram 50 fuel filter is located adjacent to fuel tank. More specifically, the fuel filter is directly above frame rail at front end of fuel tank. The fuel filter and retaining clip can be seen between the two bed mounts on the driver side.

Remove starter , lubricate pinion .

on the 87 dodge ram 50. how do you timing the distributor

any one know how to timing the distributor

Assuming this is on a ram 50 with a 2.4l mitsubiishi engine? No spark on only one cylinder or all cylinders?

Must be the fuel pump...check the fuel pressure application and rating for your car to confirm. Change fuel filter also as maintenance. Hope this helps.

did you check for vacuum leaks dodge is known for the plantuim gasket to go if not familiar this is the gasket under the intake manifold

Have you checked fuel pressure ?

engine is tired , worn out , need I say more

you are going to have to take it to a shop so they can calibrate the idle, there's two screws you have to mess with and it's not worthy to try to do it yourself, it'd be very frustrating, sorry. It happened to me and it took me months to finally give up, I paid only $60.

the way i understand it is it'll cost 100 to have it replaced

No ,why would you have oil leaking from any vehicle?

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If you don't want to test or don't know how,then you either have to learn or pay someoneYou can get a wiring diagram at any local repair shopwith a data base,provided the data goes back to 1988You have to test peroid if something isn't working, you have no choice,you can not replace parts to resolve thingsWhy would you say wires need replacing? Repaired in placesmaybe

inside the fuel tank

might need new switch

theres a modole in under the rotor button the distribiter check that and yes fuel pump and even the filter can cause it//start with the filter its cheaper