20 Most Recent 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 Truck - Page 2 Questions & Answers

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The question is-- how do you know you need to replace it The sensor is on the internet with pictures & possibly video I hope your past the part where you get codes & throw parts at a vehicle While a Sensor can fail, they only get replaced when they fail a test,more likely you have a mechanical problem & the sensor is reporting that

The BUS is not part of the PCM/ECM it is on the body control module (BCM). It effects radio and dash most noticeably. Has no effect on powertrain.

Color of oil? Dark, is engine oil, looks more red, transmission oil. If engine oil, head gasket/intake gasket may be defective and leaking. If more of a red shade, transmission oil mixing in rad, as transmission is cooled through radiator. Faulty rad will cause them to mix.

Distributor pick up coil has failed ( hal effect ) , remove cap and rotor and you will see it usually under a plastic shield . Just remove and replace .. they are fairly cheap.

When the dashboard lights in your vehicle malfunction or cease to operate, the resulting effects can range from being a mere annoyance to posing a safety hazard. Locating the problem and finding a remedy is essential. To fix dashboard lights that won't light, follow these suggestions Evaluate the problem methodically. Begin the process by trying the simplest of solutions first. Most vehicles have a dashboard lights control switch that will dim the dashboard lights, as well as turn them off. Check the control switch, which should be located on the console near the steering column, make sure its in the correct position to have the lights on. Check the dashboard light fuse. A blown fuse can disable the vehicle's dashboard light. The fuse box may be under the hood, or on the floor, near the brake pedal, or there may be 2 fuse boxes in both places. Refer to the diagram on the fuse box cover to locate the correct fuse. Replace the dashboard light fuse if necessary. If all of the above don't fix it, then replace your light switch.

Check your wires but static could be if you ran your twelve volt amp wire and your stereo to amp wire on same side.

Check fuses and light bulbs also loose connections

sounds like a bad front main seal. you'll need to remove the timing covers, timing belt and replace the seal.

12 volt + and ground are verified?

Pull the pedal back up as the problem is air in the system. You may have to do this until the air starts to move out of the system. IT would be advisable to prime the master cylinder before fitting it as this overcomes the problem of trying to get the cylinder to pump up.

ecu is bad

It's most likely your throttle. Your fuel pedal is electronic and these will wear out. If you watch this problem you will see it happens at a certain RPM range.

Its probably the fuel booster pump in the tank or on the frame rail. They start going bad and they create this condition. I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/david_c087e4b7d13c0163

If you don't think it is a linkage or shift lock solenoid problem, its probably something going on with the park gear in the trans.Does it make any difference if you set the parking brake first ?