Questions tagged [dodge]
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Water bogged and now I'm stranded
I just water bogged my truck and now it runs really rough. When I put it in drive it dies any ideas on what to do to get home?
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How do I retrieve the check engine codes without a scanner for a 1999 Dodge Ram Van 3500?
I'm sure the answer to this applies to many models of Dodge and probably Chrysler, Jeep, and Plymouth, too.
I found the answer for newer (2001 Ram truck) vehicles but nothing I've found works on my ...
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Error code P1061 on a Dodge Dart? [closed]
I have an error code P1061 in a 2015 Dodge Dart, 2.4L engine. How do I resolve this? Thanks!
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2015 Dodge Dart
I bought this used car about a month ago. I was told that they changed all the fluids and made sure everything was running ok. About a week after I brought home I started to hear a noise in like my ...
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93 Dodge Dakota ATF cooler line
I had to replace the transmission in my 93 Dakota. To get it to drop I had to cut the metal coolant lines that lead to/from the radiator. The stock lines are .315 ID. My question is, can I use a ...
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1999 Dodge Ram - New Mirrors, Weird Behavior
I recently purchased replacement mirrors for my '99 Dodge Ram 1500. When I put the door back together and tested, I found that when I tried to move the mirror leftwards or upwards, the mirror on the ...
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RPM jumps up & back down at 40mph
My question is for a 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2.7 liter engine.
Just over the past month or so, I noticed when I'm cruisung, just coming from a dead stop, when I'm at 40 mph my car kinda feels like it ...
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Tail light is intermittently out on Dodge Caravan
I have a 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. A couple of days ago, the right turn signal started flashing rapidly when turned on to indicate a burned out bulb. I checked and found the right tail light was ...
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Heater not getting very hot
I have a 1999 Dodge Dakota. Early in the spring I had to have my heater core replaced. Now it is starting to get cold outside. When I run my heater it is getting luke warm at best. Before the ...
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Brakes still smoke in hot weather despite replacing a plethora of parts
This is a 1999 Dodge Caravan 6 cylinder 3.3 FWD.
When driving in cool weather the van drives fine. When driving in warmer weather the brake gets hard and acceleration is little. The driver-side front ...
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How can I make my gas pedal and brake pedal more aligned?
In my 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, my gas pedal is low to the floor and the brake pedal is much higher up. I have to lift my foot considerably to reach the brake. It works fine to drive, but it is just ...
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checking the transmission fluid
I put transmission fluid in my 2002 dodge 2500 van transmission. It keeps reading the same, but when I look at the back side of the stick after adding fluid, it looks like it is going up. Really odd.
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'98 Ram 1500 - One tail light not working
I have a '98 Ram 1500 and the passenger side tail light has stopped working. Not all of it though. There are two bulbs. One for the reverse light and one that has brake and turn signal as well as the ...
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Wireless headset standard for Dodge Van
I just got a 2016 Dodge Caravan that has the DVD entertainment system in it. It comes with 2 headsets to start with but I'm wanting to get a few more. It uses a IR interface. What is the standard ...
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Cruise control not working
I have a 1999 Dodge Dakota. Roughly a month ago my cruise control stopped working. When I turn on the cruise control I get the light showing that it is on. However, when I try to engage/set the ...
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Is there a way to know if you were driving your vehicle without any coolant for days or if it was just low?
I'm freaking out right now. The heat went out in our van over the weekend and we just thought it was the temperature gauge. Had to wait until husband's day off, today, to take it in and found out it ...
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Low-pitched buzzing/droning sound at highway speeds
I recently noticed my car is making a barely-perceptible, low-pitched, buzzing or droning sound at highway speeds. It kind-of sounds like some cars' exhaust, but it's quiet enough that I seem to be ...
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Transmission not responsive - Dodge Durango 2001 slt 4.7
My truck was in a salt water flood when hurricane Sandy hit New Jersey. Since then, the motor was replaced, ECM computer, shocks, ball joints, hubs, rear, front calipers, power steering pump, A/C ...
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Engine Running Fast in Park [closed]
Never had this issue before but I just started my vehicle and the tac automatically revved up to 1500 rpm when I cranked it. It didn't go back down while in park, it basically idled at about 500 rmp ...
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How does the Dodge Avenger know when it's time for an oil change?
Just a couple weeks ago, I took my 2012 Dodge Avenger to the shop for (among other things) an oil change. However, the car is already alerting me that it needs an oil change barely 1,000 miles later. ...
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Abnormal wiper speeds and intermittent failure of wipers, 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab
I just purchased a used 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi with 108k miles. I "tested" the wipers before purchase and they "Worked". "Worked" mean I turned them on they wiped ...
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2014 Dodge Dart Starting Issue
My son has a 2014 Dodge Dart SXT with a little over 113,000 miles.
One day last week the car wouldn't start. No check engine light or codes. Battery was purchased 3 months ago. Had it towed to a very ...
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2002 Dodge Durango brake lights not working
I have a 2002 Dodge Durango the third light work but the brake lights do not work what can it be
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Does my ac compresser use oil
I am putting on a used ac compressor and as of right now it does not have any oil in it. Should I put oil in it and if so can I use transmission oil or will the 134a refigerant do the job? I am ...
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How is Dodge Spark Advance Controlled by the PCM if there is a Distributor?
The Chilton manual for the late 90s and early 2000s Durango and RAM says that PCM controls ignition timing and spark advance. I don't understand this, because these motors are equipped with a ...
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2007 Dodge Charger 3.5L V6 won't turn over, but starter and relay appear to be working
Some quick background: This is my cousin's car, it has been parked for over a month, at some point before it was parked my cousin hit a tree (no airbags or anything) and afterwards it would start but ...
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Car struggles to start when hot after overheating episode
I have a 2009 Dodge Journey SXT 3.5 L. And yes I know I bought a piece of garbage.
When I purchased it everything was fine. The only issue it had was it had 1 engine code for the catalytic converter. ...
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Dodge w150 318 727 torqueflite; need help with wiring
We just got done putting motor back in but a ground wire from the head to the fire wall keeps getting hot and smoking (steel braided wire) we've been all over this thing and cant find out our problem
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2005 Dodge Durango all three break light won’t light up when brake pedal
I found the third brake light burned out, will this cause all brake lights not to work?
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Is error code P1684 common when the battery is replaced?
I have 2002 Dodge Stratus and I replaced battery yesterday as my old one died. Sometime this afternoon I noticed that the check engine light was on. After "key dance" method, I got P1684 error code. ...
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No Heat No Clue
I have a 2001 Dodge Neon. I replaced the thermostat because the heater was blowing cold air. The heater is still blowing cold air…
The car does not overheat. It doesn't feel like water is flowing ...
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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan sputters & stalls after refueling
I fill my tank at 3/4 or 1/2 full and every time it sputters and stalls immediately when I leave the pump, just like so many other Dodge & Chrysler minivans I've recently read about. So, before I ...
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Drove car through deep flooding. Engine chugging. Now won't start
Any ideas what this could be?
I drove my 02 dodge stratus through a deep puddle last night 1/2 a mile from my home. The 2.4l DOHC engine immediately started bogging out and would barely accelerate, ...
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What type of power steering fluid do I use in my 1987 Dodge Dakota, 3.9 L, 2 wheel drive pickup?
1987 Dodge Dakota power steering fluid type ?
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My brand new car is shaking while steering wheel is not
I have bought a brand new Dodge Ram 1500 2015 model. The car is shaking at low speed 80km/hr (50 mph) while the steering wheel is not shaking. I can feel the vibration in the seats, however the ...
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Dodge Caravan headlights; 1 on with running lights, other on with headlights
I have a 2002 Dodge Caravan. When the running lights are on, one of the headlights is on. When I turn the headlights on, they switch; the one that was on with the running lights turns off, and the ...
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Possible coolant leak, hoping for confirmation (2013 Dodge Grand Caravan)
I recently had my thermostat replaced on my 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. I noted some 'spotting' on the drive way a few days after, but with all the snow still lying around, it was hard to tell what ...
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New wheel bearing makes more noise than before
I purchased my own front wheel bearing hubs for my 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. I had one installed, and then had the other one installed 5 days later. After the second one (right side) was installed I ...
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2003 Dodge Durango - Can I take the front drive shaft off and drive the vehicle?
I most likely have a messed up front differential on my 4x4.
I was wondering if I can just take my drive shaft off and run it on RWD only?
Can I just remove the universal joint pin and retain the ...
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Diagnosis: Gasoline leak
My grandmother has a 2002 Dodge Intrepid ES 3.5L.
Observations:
It is leaking gasoline fumes (not liquid; that I have found) after running the vehicle for some time and for about 30 mins to an hour ...
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What Do I Use for a Thrust Plate After Double Roller Timing Chain Swap
History/Background of This Engine
The Magnum 3.9 V6 was introduced in 1992. In 1997, a TSB was issued to fix excessive timing chain noise. The fix was to remove the cam thrust plate and chain oil ...
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Broken tubes underneath 2000 Dodge Ram 1500
2000 Dodge Ram 1500, Laramie V8 - 5.2L
While trying to figure out why the 4WD light flickers on and off (when in 2H, it is off while stopped, will come on or flicker after 15-20mph, may randomly go ...
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Clearing a P0507 on a Dodge Stratus
My 06 Dodge Stratus (4 cylender) is showing a P0507 off of the Torque app. My idle is sitting at near 1100 rpm versus the standard 800.
I read up on the code and started looking for a vaccum leak ...
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2011 Grand Caravan only blows hot air to the rear and passenger
I bought a 2011 Grand Caravan last November, maybe that was my mistake, buying in the winter.
It has the dual climate control (one driver, one passenger) and a rear control as well.
Fast forward to ...
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Transmission problems diagnosis
I have a 1997 dodge ram 1500 with the 5.9 engine with an automatic transmission.
When driving I have to go to the gear below the one I want then go up to the one I want.
For example for drive I ...
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Cruise control will not turn on (cannot be enabled nor set)
I have a 2006 Dodge Stratus 2.4. I can't enable cruise control, meaning I cannot turn it on using the switch on the steering wheel. Given that I can't turn it on, I can't set a speed either.
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dodge ram 1500 RPM's problems
I got a 2007 dodge ram 1500 standard, when im parked and I accelerate my truck doesnt go over 2500 rpm , reach the 2500 and starts acting like its cutting the gas , but on the freeway I can ...
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Inspecting and reparing third generation (1996-2000) Dodge Caravan heater mode door
How can I inspect or repair the Dodge Caravan heater "mode door"? How much must be removed beyond the glove box?
The mode door directs air to defrost or the heater vents, and it is controlled by an ...
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Transmission sometimes downshifts forcefully with a clunk when I let off the gas 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan
As the title mentions, I have a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan, and my transmission sometimes downshifts forcefully with a clunk when I let off the gas. It will do this no matter what gear I'm in (except ...
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Dodge Caravan 2000 sudden rev
My Dodge Caravan 2000 suddenly revs at high speeds. When travelling at 70km/h, the rpm would suddenly go from 1.5k to 2-2.5k instantly and jerks afterward.
I'm not really a car guy so if you guys ...