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  1. MikeT

    Cummins crank but no start

    Read your post to my wife, she says your truck may be haunted. If it were mine I would go back to the basics, clean/check/tighten every ground and battery connection wherever they go. Even the connections on the batteries. After they are as perfect as they can be made, see what's left, it may be...
  2. MikeT

    Troubleshooting Pulley Squeal on 2003 2500

    This is an outstanding troubleshooting thread and should be tagged and saved. Mike
  3. MikeT

    Rear door locks

    Sounds like a broken wire in the driver's door. Check inside the rubber wire gasket in the open area of the drivers door. Possibly one or more of the wires could be broken open. Mike
  4. MikeT

    Heated seats, mirror defroster, HVAC, and Airbag indicator

    First things first. Check all of your grounds and power lines at and from the batteries, to destinations and all grounds. Make sure they are all crud free, tight, use dielectric grease on the grounds. Most intermittent electrical problems are caused a loose, or corroded ground. Mike
  5. MikeT

    Will a 2006 Big Horn front door fit a 2005 Big Horn?

    Chrome door handles on the 06, black on your 05. Mike
  6. MikeT

    Looking at buying a 2006 2500 Cummins

    I'd like to add. "and where it was stored when not in use, garage or outside - makes a difference." Mike
  7. MikeT

    No Power 12V.

    Start simple. Make sure ALL battery connections (both Batteries) are all clean and tight. Remove each terminal one at a time clean both the battery terminal and the cable terminal using a wire brush type terminal cleaner, reinstall and tighten the terminal, then go to the next terminal on the...
  8. MikeT

    No start, no lights, truck completely dead!

    One other place to look is your ignition switch wires. I know a small pita to get to, but they have been known to over heat burn contacts, melt insulation, and cause a no response of any kind when turning the key on. It's just a possibility. Mike
  9. MikeT

    Let it run or turn it off?

    I have never let mine run during fueling. Mike
  10. MikeT

    4wd drive issue flashes everything but 4wd auto

    Any battery terminal that is loose can and will cause strange issues on these vehicles. Make sure all battery terminals are clean and secure, also check all grounds as loose/corroded grounds also have a history of causing unsolvable issues in modern vehicles. Mike
  11. MikeT

    No Towing Hooks?

    Is your truck a 4WD?, if not that may be the reason. My 06 has them but it's a 3/4 ton and 4WD. My tow hooks are in the area just above the chrome bumper on my truck. On your truck it looks like that entire area is filled with some kind of plastic filler from the factory. Just from looking at it...
  12. MikeT

    Navigation/Radio Issues

    Had some personal issues that kept me from getting the radio installed until this morning. It was a total plug and play job that took about 20 minutes. The new radio navigates and plays as well as the old one ever did, I have Serius back and working as well as ever. I want to thank you Raj...
  13. MikeT

    Navigation/Radio Issues

    After checking a number of different options I decided to take Raj (3pedals) up on his offer to sell me the unit in his 08. I will post the final results once the operation is completed. Mike
  14. MikeT

    Navigation/Radio Issues

    Pm sent I think. Wasn't able to find a PM section so started what they call a conversation don't know if that's the same. All the other forums I use call it a PM. Mike
  15. MikeT

    Navigation/Radio Issues

    I really didn't know there was more than one nav unit available. The best I can do right now is to attach a picture of my dash with the nav unit in it. The truck is an 06 2500 CTD. I have the VIN and can see if the build sheet mentions anything about the nav unit. I'll do that later today and...
  16. MikeT

    Navigation/Radio Issues

    The Navigation system and radio died recently. Been looking around for a replacement/repair, ran into a major issue. The replacements don't offer any setups that have access to Sirius/XM radio. I have a 5 year subscription to Sirius and would like to keep it, so now I'm looking for a repair...
  17. MikeT

    INFAMOUS Red Lightning Bolt - but disconnected the battery!?

    Clean the battery terminals, tighten them very well. Check/clean/tighten all grounds (you will be surprised by what gets magically gets fixed by cleaning and tightening grounds). I think about load testing the battery while I'm at it. Mike
  18. MikeT

    No start

    In addition check all the battery wiring, make sure all the grounds are clean, solid and healthy. Mike
  19. MikeT

    2004 1500 Trailer brake controller

    I have an 06 2500, I installed a Tekonsha (Spelling) brake controller with the correct cable from one of the online trailer places. The connector color on my truck is light blue and it is behind the emergency brake pedal near the firewall. This was basically a plug and play operation. Right...
  20. MikeT

    Cruzing on the highway when truck lost power and check engine light came on(p0251 and p2509)

    What is the amperage rating the fuse you are using? Usually fuses don't heat up much at all, if too much current is drawn they just blow, don't bother getting hot. Seems to me your dealing with a situation that the current draw is likely very close to the amperage rating of the fuse, thus...
  21. MikeT

    Pros/Cons on gear swap/ GearVendors OD

    I have an 06 CTD 2500 with a 545RFE trans 373 gears, unloaded I get an average around 21mpg, towing our toy hauler 15 - 16. The engine turns 1950rpm at 70 mph. Sorry I'm not positive about the gearing but pretty sure its 373. It's a 4X4 so all the front end is turning, the tires are slightly...
  22. MikeT

    Grab Handles

    My brother did the same thing on the passenger side a few years ago, didn't seriously hurt himself but was not happy. I found the solution on Geneo's Garage. I got a new "A" piller and a couple reinforcement kits from them, absolutely no problem since then. Might be a good idea to check you...
  23. MikeT

    2007 1500 Ram 4.7 starter clicking

    Has the battery been load tested lately? That would be the first place I would look. Mike
  24. MikeT

    2004 5.9L cummins just hit 320,000 miles

    There was a fellow on Youtube a while back, he was from back east (Tenn or Ky) I think. He bought a gen 3 CTD from a dealer in Utah or ID, that had about 998,000 miles on it and drove it back to his home state. It made it with no problems. It was the first million mile truck that I have heard...
  25. MikeT

    Recalled CP4 Fuel Pump Went out before I could get the replacement

    Completely agree with "hunter", contact "Ram Cares" here on the forum and ask for assistance from them. You are in a unique situation and this would be a perfect time for them to help you out. Mike

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