2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck - Page 6 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

get a jump, take it to Auto Zone or other parts store, have them run a free diagnostic on the battery, and the alternator. My bet is that it's one of the two that needs replacement.

They're deteriorated. Cut them off and replace.

You could do that in fact I've done it a few times myself to either rule it out or pinpoint it as the problem. Your top radiator hose will lead from the radiator to the thermostat housing take the housing off and there's the thermostat. Personally I would take the thermostat in the house put it in a pan of water and see if its opening and closing right without any hitches. Also if the fan(s) aren't working properly they can cause it to hiss and spray through the radiator fill. I would make sure to test the thermostat although you don't know at what temp it opening you'll know it is opening. depending how far you live from a parts store I would drive it there and back without the thermostat the install the new and drive it the same distance to make sure it not going to overheat. each time you take the thermostat housing off you have to clean as much of the gasket and sealer as possible on both the side that connects to the radiator and the side on the block. Everything it cast aluminum so be careful not to torque it so hard you snap the bolts off. Good Luck I Hope This Helps

Your question is not clear. You want to delete a problem with your RAM 1500?

Have you replaced the transmission or steering column/steering gear?

you just need normal tools to get the timing cover off to get to the timing chain but you dont need any special tools to do it

CPM? Isn't that the cam position sensor? That sensor is to let computer know when to pulse the injectors.

Check for shifting lever or cable need to be adjust...

My turn signals worked fine until last night when I ran my battery down and had to get a jump. I realized right away that my turn signals suddenly didn't work. My theory hasn't been tested, but I am going to unhook my battery cables and reconnect again to see if that does anything. If not, I'll check out the steering wheel and that big square thing by the fuses. Thank you for all the posts and I was so happy to find this web page!

The most common cause is not enough air flow thru the radiator, because of a cooling fan problem.

sounds to me like you have bad ball joints. i had the same thing happen on my truck, that was also a dodge ram 1500

check your fuel filter it may be blocked . If you havent replaced it in a year or so its probably due to be replaced . youll find it under the car if this is helpful please leave good feed back

A little more detail. Do you mean speakers are crackling. Most likely blown the factory speakers. These are very cheaply made. And if you play music loud often they will blow easy. Is it completely stock system. If you relaced your stereo with an after market it may be the wrong ohms for the speakers or to much power and you need better quality speakes. If not coming in clearly make sure your antenna is tight and your wire harness are are connected securely. Let me know more details. Do you have infinity sound or not. Any after market components. Or completely stock.

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The sensor you are looking for is located in the rear diff housing, its mounts on top of the housing it is also used for ABS if equipped.

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Either its a bad new battery or tour altenator isn't charging it. Jumpstart it.

P1740 DODGE Torque Converter Clutch or OverdriveYou are having a Transmission Issue. There is a known issue with the TCC Lock-Up Solenoid. Once you Clean and Replace the Solenoid, your problem will go away (95% sure)

It is part of the EVAP system, required by law

It should be moving air from outside the grille thru the radiator and into the engine compartment.

Possibly a Bad ignition in column shorting out

they're all ran on the same fuse. check for ANY BLOWN FUSES AND REPLACE THEM. they might not say"radio" or "lights". just replace them.