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    Truck surges at about 40 MPG

    In my experience, surging like that when light on the throttle is a trans going out. 40-55 is one of the places the Torque converter tries to lockup. If that is failing (as is common with these trucks) it will surge every time the TQ cuts out. Try hitting the OD off button and see if that fixes...
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    Crankshaft sensor code

    What is the code? Are there any symptoms? Year? Engine? Some crank sensor codes can be thrown due to a faulty cam sensor, but not always. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
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    Front Transmission seal replacement

    No you're fine. You have the 02 with the 5.9.that's a 3rd Gen body with a 2nd Gen power train. It's been over two years since I pulled my engine and trans. The Torque converter is bolted to the flex plate, and the transmission should slide out of it. If the trans isn't supported enough, it will...
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    Stock radio diagram

    Here is the diagram, I pulled the entire audio section from the manual so you can use what you need. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cn5in3br705fvep/AADc0etieP03UFgNzvDuuMJTa?dl=0 That is the link to the full 97 service manual, its a pain to upload here.
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    Stock radio diagram

    What part do you need, it comes in several pages. Cnc there are two options, premium sound and base. Premium will have tweeters in the A pillars by the dash. I can get them all for you once I get to my desk, it's a little hard from mobile xD Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
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    1995 Dodge Ram 1500 fuse

    Those are cartridge fuses of some type. PAL maybe? Those are the only ones I can remember with split legs Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
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    Rear sliding latch

    Same problem here. They break after a couple uses. Might have to break down and buy one at the dealer, gotta be cheaper than 10 $5 ones. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
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    Fails to start in Park, but will start in Neutral - intermittent problem

    As muddy said, it could be a neutral safety switch, or it could be the shift linkage being slightly out. To adjust the shift linkage, block the wheels front and back. Put the truck in park and crawl underneath the truck. Under the drivers feet there is a metal linkage with a spring and bolt...
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    Alignment angles

    Dodge dude posted a great link. But if you want full specs that include toe I can get a picture of the alignment machine at work. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
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    1998 1500 brake system

    You might want to take off the rear drums and just check everything out anyway. It sounds like air in the lines or a bad master cylinder, that's mostly common. I don't remember how the shoes in these trucks adjust, whether it's the parking brake or backing up and coming to a quick halt and...
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    New owner, need advice, starting to modify

    You might have better luck looking in the lowered section. I know there were done guides in there a few years back about how to drop the 2wd variant a decent amount. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
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    97 ram 1500 5.9L magnum

    Do you have any engine codes? Does it do it warm and cold? How many miles and have you ever had service done to the driveshaft? I'd also be curious as to if you bumped the speed sensor when you were replacing the U-joints?
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    Got a check engine code

    I looked it up for the 95 and 12 is just a notification that the battery has been disconnected withing the last 50 engine cycles. code 33 is for the A/C compressor clutch circuit, being either shorted or open. 55 is just end of codes message. Not sure why it's not starting, I may have gotten a...
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    Runs hot at idle

    +1 If you lose heat in the vents and the engine temp climbs at idle, then there isn't enough cooling at low rpm. I first think water pump. A blocked heater core should explain the loss of heat in the cab but not the engine temp rising, and a clogged radiator or bad fan clutch would explain the...
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    Does this look correct?

    TMyers is right, look at the cap for a dummy check. But there should also be a tiny notch in the cam sensor for cyl 1 TDC. The rotor should be as close to perfectly centered above that as possible. That will get you pretty close. But I still suggest taking it to a shop with the scanner to set...
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    Intake plenum replacement.

    Don't worry about cleaning the intake too much, it will always have oil in it for to the pcv valve, just wipe the plenum pan down with a paper towel. Don't use rtv or any gasket maker on the main part of the intake gaskets, you shouldn't need it. Just a little at the ends where the silicone...
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    Intake plenum replacement.

    In my experience, the bolts on the rear of the plenum and middle aren't likely to break. Most often it's the ones in the front, usually the front 2 that break. Over the couple dozen that I've done at work I've found the best way to keep them from breaking is to coat them well with penetrating...
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    Ignition related issue....I think.

    Glad to hear the issue is fixed. Engines not running well or at all without gas on a dead or bad battery isn't uncommon. Usually it's a combination of an old alternator and bad battery. At idle a new alternator can only put it a fraction of its current rating, when it's old that number drops...
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    Several Minor Issues

    If you aren't getting power on the obd2 port check the fuses for the cigarette lighter, usually that's what the 12v rail for the obd2 is tapped off of, but I dont remember if that's true in the 96.the fsm will have the wiring diagrams. Also make sure the pins in the reader aren't bent, I've had...
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    1999 1500 2wd bad steering

    You'll want to give it a good shakedown. Check the tie rods, centerlink, idler, pitman for play. Even though the pitman and idler may not have left to right play, up and down play can cause issues. Sometimes the strong gearbox isn't stiff enough and is often attributed to the death wobble, the...
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    What did you do to/with your second gen today?

    Nice, it's way easier without the stupid 'premium sound'. You'll have to post when you do your subs, I want to put some in mine but I really don't know what I'm doing with subs Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
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    What did you do to/with your second gen today?

    I bought this same size speakers on Amazon, the 3 ways not the 2. They are petty slick, match right up with the holes and sound pretty good, you just need a decent level of low pass cutoff and of turn the base way down or they'll sound distorted and wavey. Which works great for my country songs...
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    New/Old Dodge

    I have no idea what rear connector came with the type package, but 6 pin seems odd to me as the 7 pin has been a standard for a long time. But it's pretty easy to get whatever pin count you need, so I shouldn't worry much. You will need a brake controller if the trailer has brakes, the easiest...
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    Trans. Hangs in gear too long - any common culprits?

    I completely skipped over the part where he called it a 99 5.2. I read his little info card and saw 04 5.7l :roflsquared: I've been away too long
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    2001 Dodge 5.9 tapping

    Does it tick when its warmed up? Or just from a cold start? The hydraulic lifters will leak over time if regular oil changes are not performed, or the oil pump is starting to go. That was the first sign on my old engine, lifter tick started getting worse. Then the pump gear shattered and I lost...

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