Cars & Trucks Logo
Posted on Dec 02, 2008
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

2004 dodge 3500 cummins diesel sometimes hesitates then dies

I changed my fuel filter the first time this happened that seem to fix it one week later it happened again. When you go to start the engine back up it sounds like it is not getting fuel,pump the gas pedal furiously it starts up then quickly dies.by keeping the engine revving i was able to get it going again no problem for two days then it dies again, just like before...help...tim

  • Anonymous Feb 27, 2009

    yes my boss is having same problem but it does it worse once we fuel up .today it did it to me as i was filling up the truck just died. then it would start up i make it 10feet maybe then did this for 20 minutes till i got to place to park....also we noticed once under half a tank it seems to run better but still lacking on power ?

  • Anonymous May 04, 2009

    Truck acts like it is not getting enough fuel and I have replaced transfer pump.Called cummins and they said do not install pump in tank.

×

2 Answers

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

  • Contributor 1 Answer
  • Posted on Feb 22, 2010
Anonymous
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Joined: Feb 22, 2010
Answers
1
Questions
0
Helped
1282
Points
2

My 2004 had the same issue and i replaced the transfer pump. It started right up and ran fine until the next morning i was driving it stalled. Now it won't start up not even with starting fluid.

Anonymous

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

  • Master 512 Answers
  • Posted on Dec 02, 2008
Anonymous
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

Joined: Sep 24, 2008
Answers
512
Questions
0
Helped
340944
Points
1457

It sounds as if maybe the transfer pump is going bad. chrysler has come out with a retro kit that moves the pump from the side of the engine and puts it in the tank

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
3answers

I have a 2004 Dodge diesel 3500 one ton it quit us about two weeks ago but it was a really cold day we thought the diesel had gel. A few days later is started and today it quit again its not cold today....

check for water in the fuel filters and drain them accordingly also check the fuel heater circuit in the fuel filter hosuing to make sure it is working and not shorted check the glow plug relay to mae sure its functioning correctly also
0helpful
1answer

I have a 2003 Dodge 3500 with a 5.9L Cummins engine in it. It will only start when you use Ether. What do you suggest I do to fix this problem?

Either the fuel pump is not working (or bad fuel pump relay)
Plugged fuel filter.
Not enough fuel pressure.
1helpful
2answers

2007 Dodge 3500 cummins diesel was filled with E85 ethanol

Just drain the tank and refill with diesel fuel. Hit the starter for a second and leave the key on for the fuel to prime. You may have to do this a couple times to get it to start. Run it down the highway at normal cruising speed for a while and it should be ok. I wouldn't worry about the injectors yet unless it doesn't recover on it's own.
27helpful
3answers

Charging problem on 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins Turbo Diesel

I had the same problem on a 94 dodge with the cummins. It seems the crank sensor that reads from a notch on the harmonic balancer was the problem Without this sensor reading that the engine is running the alternator wont charge. Possibly the same problem with yours
0helpful
1answer

2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel

there is a technical service bulletin to relocate the fuel pump on this vehicle when the transfer pump needs replaced. there is the possibility the transfer pump is going bad on the 2003 now...its not good to run them low or out of fuel
0helpful
2answers

04 dodge diesel cuts out while driving at speed

Hi. I had the same problem on my 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins. I went to the dealer and they did a bunch of diagnostics and they replaced my fuel pump. At the same time they put in a retrofit kit that moved the fuel pump to the inside of the gas tank. I have not had the problem since. The cost was about $1,200, but my 100,000 mile drivetrain warranty covered it and I had to pay the $100 deductible.
0helpful
2answers
2helpful
4answers

2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel

change fuel filter again may have gotten garbage in it and clogged it or if it is diesel lost its prime
0helpful
1answer

Lose power while driving

Hi. I had the same problem on my 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins. I went to the dealer and they did a bunch of diagnostics and they replaced my fuel pump. At the same time they put in a retrofit kit that moved the fuel pump to the inside of the gas tank. I have not had the problem since. The cost was about $1,200, but my 100,000 mile drivetrain warranty covered it and I had to pay the $100 deductible.
Not finding what you are looking for?

1,292 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Dodge Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Arnie Burke
Arnie Burke

Level 3 Expert

7339 Answers

Are you a Dodge Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...