RAM2000Silver

I got mine from J Kidd a couple weeks ago. It works well and I'm happy with it.Now I just need to find out what I did to cause the cruise control to quit.

I agree about the grounding. So many problems with electrical systems in auto's are because of poor grounding systems. On the other hand I think there may be a defect or problem with the multi switch in the Dodge's that controls the headlights. If I change the tilt of my steering wheel I will lose the low beam headlights.

I was gone (from here) a couples. Anyway the help is great and everything seems to be solved. I erased the old code and don't have any new ones. The truck runs great.I do drop in and read stuff at least a couple times a week. I just don't have a lot to say. It's better to read a learn. Thanks again.

No I didn't erase the codes or keep driving it. When the pump went it (the truck) was dead.My error code was P1688 which is the electronics in the pump.On the other hand, I forgot to erase the code AFTER I installed the new pump and it is running.Thanks for the reminder.

No. Once I got fuel coming out of 1,3, and 4 I tightened them down and started it up. It just took longer than I expected to get fuel at the loose injector connections. I see no leaks. I'll be installing the new fuel pump this weekend. Really good to know about the gear not being able to move out of position.

Thanks for the help everyone. I installed the pump this morning. It left the banjo bolt loose and primed the pump until I sawfuel come out of that fitting.Then I continued priming until I got fuel at the injectors. I was a little surprised that it took about 12 tries before I had the lines primed.It started right up and runs fine. :hyper:Now I can move the thing inside the garage and replace the fuel pump and install gauges.

Why didn't I think to compare the pump key position with the gear position? Thanks that will help a lot.I did align the key up to 12 o'clock. I started to take the nut off the pump and the engine started turning.I turn it back to 12 o'clock and put the truck in gear and brakes on. The thing turned to about 11 o'clock before the nut broke loose. I'll super glue the silly key in if I have to so it stays in place.Did I say I'm not an expect on working on cars and trucks. I like it when it goes right, hate it when I can't figure it out.

I just received my Airdog 100 today. After reading about possible leaks I think I will wrap the fittings with rubber tape that will seal the connection. I like the idea of quick connections but can't ready figure out why I would want them. Once installed and working I don't ever plan on breaking the connection again.I'm still gathering materials for installing a fuel gauge. Thanks mopar1973 for the heads up on the waterhammer problem.

My injection pump went out last week on my 2000 5.9L Dodge. It had been running just fine, about 20mpg.I got an error code of P1688. So I went to the vendor list here and ordered one from Diesel Auto Power.So far everything has worked out with replacing the pump. Except when I pulled the old pump out the keyway stayed in the gear instead of coming out with the pump. I was able to grab the keyway with a pair of vise grip's and pull it out. :pray:I think I didn't move the gear but if it has been moved do I have to remove the cover and check for TDC on the gears? I hate working out in the snow, ice and wind.Is there anyway to tell if the timing has moved without removing the cover on the front of the engine?Thanks Jim

It's interesting about the people using red dyed fuel. About 15 yrs ago I lived in Elmore county Idaho. A co-worker got stopped at a portable scale on the way home. They fined him $5,000 for using off road fuel in his truck. It's a federal law, not state law that he was charged under.

I have had my 2000 RAM 2500 for 6 months now. Replaced the track bar yesterday. Cost about $50 from partsgeeks.The truck has 141K on it and runs good, getting 19 to 20 mpg. Half my driving is dirt roads.New to Dodge trucks but really love this truck and won't go back to the 7.3 ford. The truck Drives much better now.