Brubro67

You may be on to something! I am still having the same noise, no rhyme or reason. After reading your post, I moved that cover around, and there is a significant amount of movement. The noise has subsided dramatically, at least for the time being. I am planning on working on it this weekend & see if securing it will resolve the issue.

Disconnected everything, cleaned all contacts & no change. Adjusted alignment several times, bent contacts slightly towards center to guarantee good contact, no change. Door closed sensor is still sporadically not sensing closed door. The closed door sensor is in the lock mechanism, correct? Anyone else experience thiis issue? This new door lock is 1 1/2 years old, oem. Anything else possibly causing nthis? If door closes hard, sensor seems to work better. Cant believe a second one is bad already.

Finally had a chance to replace the steering pump. After removing the old one and reinstalling the pulley and reservoir on the new pump, I was a little dismayed to find that the new pump bearing had some play in it too, in and out, a fraction of an inch. The old pump had a bit more play, but my hopes were not great at that point that the noise would stop. I rechecked every other pulley and they were all rock solid. So, after another complete flush, tightening everything down to specs, purging air and topping off the system, I took it for a test drive. No more crickets! So, for the benefit of the community here, there is a tiny bit of play in the power steering bearing, in and out, maybe a 64th of an inch. I bought this pulley installer/remover off the big river: OEMTOOLS 27031 Pulley Puller/Installer for $22.99. That tool worked flawlessly. Make sure to grease up the threads before using (as stated in the instructions), and you should not have any problems. Seems as if for all of the different variants of these tools, there is a certain percentage of people who bash it in reviews, say it didn't work, the tool broke etc. I suspect none of them grease the threads, install the device properly, PB blast the old pulley if it looks rough, etc. IE, there are a lot of dumb-asses out there. I could not be happier on how well that puller/installer worked and the price was right. The biggest hassle was removing the three mounting bolts, accessible via the four holes in the pulley face. You don't have much room to work with. I used a deep well socket (13mm) on a 3/8" ratchet and used a standard socket on a 3" extension to loosen by hand after they were loose enough. I'm sure the service manual tells you to take off the belt, fan and shroud completely, but you can do it by just taking the serpentine belt off the compressor pulley and accessing the two top bolts from the top of the engine and the lowest one from the bottom. From the top of the engine looking down, the top bolt on the left/passenger side is the hardest to access. You just have to feel for it, kind of blind. Take the fender well out to access the low and high pressure lines, and the rest is academic. With access being so limited, I was a bit worried about getting the three bolts started, but that was a breeze. Again, accessing that upper left bolt was the most difficult, but it did not result in any profanity, busted knuckles etc. Important! Make sure to measure several times and in several places where the pulley is on the shaft. I measured from the inside face of the pulley to the back of the power steering pump and wrote it down. On my pump, it was 3 31/32". You have to install the new pulley in the same place as the original, otherwise it won't line up with the serpentine belt. I'm sure that as long as you are within 1/32" it will be fine. I put it dead on with the installer. The pump that I bought came with all of the o-rings. I would recommend buying a pump that comes with replacements. The cheaper ones do not, and IMO, it would be foolish to re-use the old ones and a hassle to hunt down replacements. I think the pump I bought was about $15 more than the cheaper ones that did not come with o-rings. This pump also has a lifetime warranty, so those extra few bucks are a no-brainer to me. There are two o-rings on the reservoir nipple and one on the high pressure line that goes into the pump. Thanks to all for the advice!

Forgot to mention that if I slam the door hard, it works for a while.

I am on my second door lock on the driver side. Both times, same thing. Interior lights keep coming on and doors unlock when everything is closed. it happens randomly for no reason. System thinks the door is ajar. Since I'm on the second one, what are the odds? Anyone have this issue or know the fix? Replacement door lock was oem. Are the contacts bad?

All right, now we're talking! Who's in for one? ?

Get on your CNC and make yourself (and me) one!

Ordered a new Cardone PS pump and pulley remover/installer off the big river. This new Cardone part supposedly has a lifetime warranty. Will install Friday barring any work issues. I also read about the in-line PS system filter/screen. Anyone know exactly where it is located on a 3rd Gen to save me some research time? Thanks!

No problem there, that's what they are made for. Not trying to disparage those with light bars, etc, just those that drive with them on as a matter of habit with complete disregard for others.

I guess you could try & see what effect it makes, applying the tape to various areas. SilverMoose added projector lenses to his existing enclosures I'm almost positive. That would be an affordable alternative to buying new projector assemblies.

Understood, thanks. New pumps go for about $70, not OEM of course. With 1 yr warranty, worth a shot I guess. Can't imagine paying $585.90 for new OEM one.

If the pulley bearing is the only issue, ie, no foaming or other signs of failed pump, is flushing to be done in the abundance of caution? IE, if only the bearing is bad, can it contaminate the system? I will do it regardless; just curious. Also, does anyone have any recommendations for pulley pullers/installers? Ultimately, is there something particular I need to look for, for our Ram vehicles? There is some chatter that some pullers are specific to vehicle types. Most of the pullers say they are generally universal, with "Chrysler" mentioned. Just want to make sure that I get what I need before beginning the job. Thanks!

Just to be sure, did any 06 Ram Cummins 4wd crew cab duallys come with the ZF power steering (ps) pump? I found several PS pumps but they all say that it is not compatible with the ZF pump. The one in my Ram looks like the basic ones that I am looking at on line, not ZF. I am not finding much on ZF pumps, especially in relation to my Ram. Anyone have more insight with this?

Thanks. I am going to put in a new pump assembly. Not worth the hassle & time. Have very little time as it is. Get it done & move on. Just flushed whole system a week ago, but will do again to guarantee clean fluid for new pump ? Thabks for the assistance. I'll hopefully post next that all is quiet!

I see people all the time who run with a light bar on, around the front bumper. Also illegal and dangerous. They are just stupidly bright & blinding to everyone else. Guess what people, you're not "cool" ?