20 Most Recent 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 2WD Questions & Answers

Could be. But these are also symptoms of a bad ground wire. Check the engine to body ground.

I just read about a recall. Although the manufacturing time line of the part does not really line up, there MIGHT be a possibility...

Problem Certain replacement k&n fuel performance kits, p/nos. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, and 57-1530. also, a small percentage of these kits were sold under the mopar performance parts brand name (p/nos. p5007069 and p5007070). all kits were manufactured from april 20, 1999, through september 23, 2004. these assemblies were manufactured as replacement equipment for certain dodge pickup trucks and suvs. a small piece of material from the tube wall could be sucked into the engine throttle body, which could cause the throttle to become jammed in the open position. Consequence A jammed open throttle could cause unintended acceleration of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash or increased stoping distances when braking. Resolution K&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. the recall began on april 20, 2006. Component Engine and engine cooling Notes This recall only pertains to replacement k&n fuel performance kits and has no relation to any original equipment installed on dodge vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. NHTSA Campaign Number 06E024000

You say it got cold, but are the roads snow- or ice-covered? If you are driving on dry, hard surfaced roads in four-wheel drive (regardless of the temperature), you are putting excess wear on your transfer case and front differential, and yes, you can get some clunking, especially in tight turns.

I have the same problem on my 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi. Also the gauge is sometimesslow to register after filling. Maybe 5 minutes.My neighbor has the same poblem with his 1999 Durango? I think this is a job for a recall.

I have the wiring diagrams you need. Send me your email address and I will send them to you.
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Hi Sandra,here's a link to some wiring diagrams,what's wrong. Repair Guides Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagrams AutoZone com

Color codes may not be exact, but the pin outs are. Telling you what wires goes to where.

Here is a firing order diagram for that engine.

it sounds like a defective window switch! dealer can get you a print out of wiring diagram

Pictures are on hundreds of sites Google the question

can be done in less then an hour but if there is rust on bolts can make it alot longer.

This should help.

repalce the lift pump and fuel filter

I had this similar problem, what you could do is pour water and see where exactly it comes from, taped around the whole thing but pay alot of attention to the part where it leaks and put something called Mighty Putty. It works great but it wont last forever. You may check on Car-iD.com to find a replacement. If you can't find anything there check at the nearest Cap World. They are definite to get you somewhere with your problem

It could be the fuel sending unit.

Clutch needs work

ATF +4Is it not on the dip stick