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Urs Brunner Posted on Jun 12, 2009

Cruise control not working

I bought this 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 with a Cummins Diesel. On the way home I could not engage the cruise control. I checked all the fuses but can't find the vacuum pump. So I can't tell if a hose is disconnected.

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The pump is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment, back by the firewall. Look in the middle of the firewall by the cowl and you'll see a small plastic line going into the cowl. follow it back and you will come to a T fitting. Follow it to the passenger side and it will go into the Vacuum pump that controls the Cruise control.If you follow it to the other side, it goes under the Battery box. this is where the Servo for the cruise is located. Check the lines for small cracks, wear spots or even breaks. The plastic line can get beaten up pretty easily.
The easy way to see if it is your vacuum pump, turn the key on and listen. you will hear 2 distinct sounds. The first sound will stop in about 15 - 20 seconds. (fuel pump?) the second sound is the vacuum pump. If it turns off in 45 seconds to a minute (or slightly longer) the vacuum pump is probably ok, as are the plastic lines. The sound of the pump stopping means that vacuum has been achieved and is holding vacuum. If it keeps running, the pump is bad or the lines have a break in them. If the lines have had a hole in them for a long time, the diaphragm in the pump will have gone south. This is not a servicable part and the pump will have to be replaced. The pump is available from a dodge dealer but most likely the parts guy will not have a clue as there is no picture in their manual and a very poor description. When talking to them ask for a "03 Ram 2500 CUMMINS Cruise vacuum pump"
The part costs $212.70

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My 99 ram 2500 diesel cruise works "backwards". when i set it, i get pressure on the accel pedal, and as I slow down, instead of the pedal moving away from my foot, i get more pressure towards my foot, is this an easy vacuum fix, or should i take it to someone with more than my very limited knowledge

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