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    2003 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 — ETC failure is going to get me killed.

    Guess what, guys... The problem came back, but I think I'm making progress on solving this mystery entirely, and I won't stop until I do. After replacing the tensioner pulley, the truck ran solid and smooth with no ETC light/limp mode for about 2 months, but then - much to my dismay - the...
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    2003 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 — ETC failure is going to get me killed.

    Wow, I FINALLY have it fixed, and it's almost unbelievable what the problem was. The source of all my problems was a damn TENSIONER PULLEY! Tensioner pulley bearing to be exact. This morning my engine suddenly started chattering and sounded like it wasn't getting any oil to the top end, so I...
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    2003 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 — ETC failure is going to get me killed.

    As stated in title, I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 with the 5.7 Hemi and electronic throttle control. It has been having a variety of issues with acceleration, including: - sluggish acceleration - surging throttle while driving - stalling randomly - extreme throttle response delay - terrible gas...
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    $50 REWARD for solution - 97 Laramie 5.9 - DYING

    I believe it's your fuse box. Moisture and corrosion end up infiltrating it (and/or the connectors) over the years and can wreak all kinds of havoc with the electrical system. This is why you are getting such sporadic and confusing diagnostic codes. The OBD system is highly ineffective in this...
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