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Re: [RC] 2001 Dodge problem - Lynne Glazer

Like Steven said. Fuel filter first. In the 2001 they need changing at a much greater interval than the older Cummins, 15,000 miles. If that isn't done, it can take out the fuel pump (and of course the injector pump too).

Another thought is the Throttle Position Sensor, which determines computer-controlled shifting for 3rd gear and over.

Lynne
ex-Army heavy maintenance type
happy owner of 2001 Dodge diesel/42,000 miles in 15 months!  :-P

On Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at 10:20 PM, Steven Proe wrote:

Hi Marlene have you checked the fuel filter/s?
Steven

----- Original Message -----
From: Marlene Moss
To: Ridecamp
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 9:52 PM
Subject: [RC] 2001 Dodge problem

Hi,

We’ve got a 2001 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel.?It has recently developed this bucking behavior that seems to vary with the temp of the truck, temp outside, rpms and who knows what else. It feels like a lack of fuel.?It is worse on acceleration over 2000 rpm, uphill, with a load. ?Some history on the truck – it has been run out of fuel once, but all the injectors seem to be working fine.?It also has an exhaust brake installed.?But the problem didn’t occur specifically around either of those events, but definitely after the fuel problem.

There has been no check engine light and Dodge says they can’t do anything unless there are codes to diagnose.

I thought I remembered a problem like this discussed a long while back, but don’t think there was a solution.?Thought I remembered comments that Dodge claimed the exhaust brake voided the warranty which shouldn’t be the case.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Marlene 


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