3rd Gen Technical Service Bulletins

Tsb 1400305: Cummins diesel diagnostics

Service bulletin #: 1400305
replacement sb#:
Nhtsa item #: 10016021
date: 20050708
failing component: 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine: Diesel
make: Dodge
model: Ram
year: 2003, 2004
date created: 20050818
description of summary: Cummins diesel diagnostics. *tt

Tsb 2401305: A/c cooling coil odor

Service bulletin #: 2401305
replacement sb#:
Nhtsa item #: 10016603
date: 20050804
failing component: 353600 equipment:electrical:air conditioner
make: Dodge
model: Ram
year: 2003, 2004
date created: 20050926
description of summary: Air conditioning (a/c) cooling coil odor. *tt

Tsb 2101505: Cooler return filter replacement

Service bulletin #: 2101505
replacement sb#:
Nhtsa item #: 10017000
date: 20050901
failing component: 100000 power train
make: Dodge
model: Ram
year: 2003, 2004, 2005
date created: 20051020
description of summary: 45rfe/545rfe trans - delayed engagement due to cooler return filter replacement. *sc

Tsb 2101605: Transmission delayed engagement

Service bulletin #: 2101605
replacement sb#:
Nhtsa item #: 10017001
date: 20050901
failing component: 100000 power train
make: Dodge
model: Ram 2500
year: 2005
date created: 20051020
description of summary: Rfe transmission - delayed engagement after an extended off period. *sc

Tsb 2304605: Water leak at roof mounted marker lamps

Service bulletin #: 2304605
replacement sb#:
Nhtsa item #: 10017637
date: 20051001
failing component: 162000 structure:body
make: Dodge
model: Ram
year: 2004, 2005
date created: 20051114
description of summary: Water leak at roof mounted marker lamps. *sc

Tsb 1803505: Dtc p2112 or p1521

Service bulletin #: 1803505
replacement sb#: 1803505a
nhtsa item #: 10018588
date: 20051118
failing component: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
make: Dodge
model: Ram 1500
year: 2006
date created: 20060106
description of summary: Flash:mil illumination at start-up due to dtc p2112 or p1521. *ak

Tsb 1804105: Engine performance/white smoke

Service bulletin #: 1804105
replacement sb#:
Nhtsa item #: 10018977
date: 20051220
failing component: 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine: Diesel
make: Dodge
model: Ram
year: 2006
date created: 20060126
description of summary: Flash: Engine performance/white smoke. *tt

Tsb 2300606: Headlamp to fascia seal

Service bulletin #: 2300606
replacement sb#:
Nhtsa item #: 10019239
date: 20060128
failing component: 162000 structure:body
make: Dodge
model: Ram
year: 2006
date created: 20060222
description of summary: Headlamp to fascia seal. *tt

Tsb 1400106: Dtc p0457

Service bulletin #: 1400106
replacement sb#:
Nhtsa item #: 10019243
date: 20060121
failing component: 090000 fuel system, other
make: Dodge
model: Ram
year: 2006
date created: 20060222
description of summary: Loose fuel cap message or malfunction indicator lamp illumination for diagnostic trouble code p0457 - evap system - loose fuel cap. *tt

Tsb 1800306: Long crank when starting

Service bulletin #: 1800306
replacement sb#:
Nhtsa item #: 10019245
date: 20060121
failing component: 060000 engine and engine cooling
make: Dodge
model: Ram
year: 2006
date created: 20060222
description of summary: Flash: Long crank when starting and/or transmission shift and battery charging enhancements. *tt

Tsb 2101705: Dtc's p1713 / p1776

Service bulletin #: 2101705
replacement sb#: 2100206
nhtsa item #: 10019525
date: 20060214
failing component: 100000 power train
make: Dodge
model: Ram
year: 2006
date created: 20060324
description of summary: Flash: 42rle - improved hill climb capability in reverse or dtc's p1713 / p1776. *tt

TSB 2500106: PCV System Freezes

Service bulletin #: 2500106
replacement sb#:
Nhtsa item #: 10019529
date: 20060201
failing component: 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
make: Dodge
model: Ram
year: 2003, 2004, 2005
date created: 20060324
description of summary: Positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system freezes in extreme cold ambient temperatures. *tt

Tsb 1800506: Dtc correction, a/c slugging

Service bulletin #: 1800506
replacement sb#:
Nhtsa item #: 10019534
date: 20060215
failing component: 110000 electrical system
make: Dodge
model: Ram
year: 2006
date created: 20060324
description of summary: Dtc correction, a/c slugging, turbocharger protection. *tt

Tsb 2100606: Transmission jumps out of reverse

Service bulletin #: 2100606
replacement sb#:
Nhtsa item #: 10019633
date: 20060311
failing component: 102000 power train:manual transmission
make: Dodge
model: Ram
year: 2005, 2006
date created: 20060412
description of summary: Transmission jumps out of reverse. *tt

Tsb 802106: Dtc b178c, b166e, b2215

Service bulletin #: 802106
replacement sb#: 0802106a
nhtsa item #: 10020091
date: 20061013
failing component: 110000 electrical system
make: Dodge
model: Ram
year: 2006
date created: 20060720
description of summary: Tipm flash - diagnostic trouble codes b178c, b166e, b2215 for trailer tow lamps inoperative indicating short circuits in the wiring on the trailer or p1277 for no crank - starter solenoid current excessive. *tt

Tsb 1801806: Dtc p2112 or p1521

Service bulletin #: 1801806
replacement sb#:
Nhtsa item #: 10020092
date: 20060513
failing component: 110000 electrical system
make: Dodge
model: Ram
year: 2006
date created: 20060720
description of summary: Flash: Mil illumination at start-up due to dtc p2112 or p1521. *tt

Tsb 1802206: 5.9l turbo-diesel engine system enhancements

SERVICE BULLETIN #: 1802206
REPLACEMENT SB#:
NHTSA ITEM #: 10020213
DATE: 20060713
FAILING COMPONENT: 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: DIESEL
MAKE: DODGE
MODEL: RAM
YEAR: 2003, 2004, 2005
DATE CREATED: 20060818
DESCRIPTION OF SUMMARY: 5.9L TURBO-DIESEL ENGINE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS. *TT

The following enhancements are included with this software:

1. Improved engine cooling (radiator fan activation) and prevention of possible engine
overheat. When coolant temperature faults are present the radiator fan is enabled
(turned on) during vehicle operation.
2. Correction to oil pressure reading when engine is operating at higher engine
temperatures above 91°C (195°F).
3. Improvement to the Temperature Sensor Rationality Test to prevent possible false
test failures and their following related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's)-
a. DTC P0071 - Inlet Air Temperature Sensor Rationality.
b. DTC P0111 - Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Rationality.
c. DTC P0514 - Battery Temperature Sensor Rationality.
4. Additional Water-in-Fuel (WIF) warning added to indicate that the operator has had a
WIF DTC P2269 and has continued to operate (drive) the vehicle in excess of 500
miles without draining the water from the fuel filter. The following is the new WIF DTC
that has been added:
a. DTC P0169 - WIF Too Long Error

Tsb 2200306: Leads or drifts only to the right on low crown roads

Service bulletin #: 2200306
replacement sb#: 2200306a
nhtsa item #: 10020333
date: 20060831
failing component: 190000 tires
make: Dodge
model: Ram
year: 2005, 2006
date created: 20060914
description of summary: Power wagon - leads or drifts only to the right on low crown roads. *tt

Tsb 1400706: Fuel and fuel filtering requirements

Service bulletin #: 1400706
replacement sb#: 1400706a
nhtsa item #: 10020498
date: 20060902
failing component: 080000 fuel system, diesel
make: Dodge
model: Ram 3500
year: 2006, 2007
date created: 20061027
description of summary: Fuel and fuel filtering requirements for cummins 5.9l and 6.7l engines. *kb

TSB 2304006: SunRoof not flush

Service bulletin #: 2304006
replacement sb#:
Nhtsa item #: 10020544
date: 20060926
failing component: 980000 unknown or other
make: Dodge
model: Ram
year: 2006
date created: 20061115
description of summary: Rear of sunroof glass is not flush to roof/sunroof will not close. *kb