# \#ram-2500 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/ram-2500/11105.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [If you're going to delete your vehicle's emissions controls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-going-to-delete-your-vehicles-emissions-controls/186355)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-going-to-delete-your-vehicles-emissions-controls/186355 "2022-09-20T21:24:55Z")
… don’t be stupid enough to mention it on Facebook. This guy listed his Diesel Ram for sale on Facebook, and included details about it having been “modified” in regard to emissions. Somebody ratted him-out to NJ DEP, … --- ## [2000 Dodge Ram 2500 - heat shield removed during exhaust service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-ram-2500-heat-shield-removed-during-exhaust-service/170866)
**Author:** [@Terry25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry25)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-ram-2500-heat-shield-removed-during-exhaust-service/170866 "2020-10-06T20:20:34Z")
I had my old 2500 ram fuel pump and straps or hangers and exhaust system replaced they removed the heat shield that ran along side gas tank which is approximately 6inches away from exhaust system and muffler is the cause… --- ## [1992 dodge only starts with ether](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-dodge-only-starts-with-ether/167472)
**Author:** [@Severin-2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Severin-2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-dodge-only-starts-with-ether/167472 "2020-07-18T14:36:41Z")
I just replaced my spark plugs the next day I got half a mile down the road when I stopped for a stop sign the truck died and wouldn’t start untill I gave it a shot of ether then it started after a few seconds of crankin… --- ## [2015 Dodge Ram 2500 — oil changes for Cummins diesels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-ram-2500-oil-changes-for-cummins-diesels/165414)
**Author:** [@RVingLizBruce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RVingLizBruce)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-ram-2500-oil-changes-for-cummins-diesels/165414 "2020-06-12T17:29:02Z")
I have a question about oil changes on Cummins diesel engines. Cummins recommends changing the oil on my 6.7L diesel every 15K miles or 12 months. I drive less than 15k per year and understood that oil does not degrade w… --- ## [Desperate money hole - Mystery of "Check Gauges"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/desperate-money-hole-mystery-of-check-gauges/162246)
**Author:** [@raharder1\_166038](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raharder1_166038)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/desperate-money-hole-mystery-of-check-gauges/162246 "2020-04-02T03:37:57Z")
I have a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins diesel, 162,000 miles. I keep taking it to the mechanic and it fails a week or two after being fixed. I use it to haul hay and horses and it goes up a steep winding grade and down eve… --- ## [2001 Dodge Ram 2500 ABS light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-2500-abs-light/157438)
**Author:** [@JerryDodgen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryDodgen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-2500-abs-light/157438 "2020-01-28T12:43:27Z")
ABS and Brake light are on and the ABS pump runs even when key is out is the the module --- ## [2016 Dodge Ram 2500 ABS error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-ram-2500-abs-error/156193)
**Author:** [@Cobb37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cobb37)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-ram-2500-abs-error/156193 "2020-01-09T16:34:11Z")
ABS warning light on and error message on screen to "Service ABS System. Also, this morning the key got stuck in the ignition. Had to restart the truck a couple of times and move it and then it finally came out. --- ## [1998 Dodge Ram 2500 - How To Find An Honest Diesel Mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-ram-2500-how-to-find-an-honest-diesel-mechanic/148229)
**Author:** [@Kristine\_Skinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kristine_Skinner)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-ram-2500-how-to-find-an-honest-diesel-mechanic/148229 "2019-09-11T20:26:48Z")
find an honest diesel mechanic --- ## [2003 RAM 2500 - leaky front pinion seal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ram-2500-leaky-front-pinion-seal/140700)
**Author:** [@JohnStrebel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnStrebel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ram-2500-leaky-front-pinion-seal/140700 "2019-05-20T16:53:21Z")
leaking front pinion seal-when to replace seal and yoke --- ## [Battery terminal stuck on battery post from deformed post](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-stuck-on-battery-post-from-deformed-post/120430)
**Author:** [@canadian1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/canadian1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-stuck-on-battery-post-from-deformed-post/120430 "2019-05-19T01:30:10Z")
I bought this truck about a year ago and never bothered to look at the battery. The truck would not start this morning, I tested the battery and there was only 12.2 volt on the battery, so i went to take out the battery … --- ## [2004 Dodge Ram 2500 2nd-3rd gear shifting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-2500-2nd-3rd-gear-shifting-issues/139344)
**Author:** [@Ross\_Gronau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross_Gronau)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-2500-2nd-3rd-gear-shifting-issues/139344 "2019-04-27T13:10:15Z")
It’s late. I originally wrote this to email to the show. However, I’m going this route to respect their time for the presumable massive amount of email they receive. I have scanned what service techs have done to my truc… --- ## [2003 dodge ram 2500 loose axle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-2500-loose-axle/136575)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Miller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt_Miller)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-2500-loose-axle/136575 "2019-03-17T13:35:27Z")
I have 2003 dodge ram 2500 4x4 front driver side axle is loose I cam move it up down side to side at the differential what is causing this --- ## [2003 Dodge Ram 2500 U-Joints have failed 4x](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-2500-u-joints-have-failed-4x/133569)
**Author:** [@olemike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olemike)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-2500-u-joints-have-failed-4x/133569 "2019-01-30T14:06:58Z")
For the 4th year in a row I have to replace my u-joints on my rear drive shaft. Why the early failures? Out of balance alignment issue? --- ## [2017 RAM 2500 hard downshift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ram-2500-hard-downshift/131792)
**Author:** [@SandyD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SandyD)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ram-2500-hard-downshift/131792 "2019-01-03T03:50:55Z")
Very hard, loud downshift, from 3rd gear. Hearing the box ‘clunk’ very loudly. Automatic transmission. --- ## [2007 Dodge Ram 2500 ECM failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-2500-ecm-failure/126587)
**Author:** [@chris47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chris47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-2500-ecm-failure/126587 "2018-10-11T21:30:42Z")
Had a total ECM failure! truck just died, had to replace ECM $2800.00 after that ETC light came on will not turn off and not throwing codes, trucks bucks going up hills… Took it to dealer cant find anything wrong they ju… --- ## [2014 RAM 2500: fuel filter change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-2500-fuel-filter-change-interval/125223)
**Author:** [@Mark47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 10:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-2500-fuel-filter-change-interval/125223 "2018-09-18T10:15:23Z")
Cummings diesel Do both fuel filters need changing every 15,000 miles? --- ## [2003 Dodge Ram 2500: in search of original decals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-2500-in-search-of-original-decals/122323)
**Author:** [@TravisKruse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TravisKruse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-2500-in-search-of-original-decals/122323 "2018-08-05T16:05:12Z")
I need the original decals for my Ram pickup that go on the tailgate --- ## [2012 RAM 2500 check engine light @ 3000 rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ram-2500-check-engine-light-3000-rpm/121474)
**Author:** [@DonaldRichardFernau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonaldRichardFernau)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ram-2500-check-engine-light-3000-rpm/121474 "2018-07-22T03:11:14Z")
5.7 hemi, 2012 ram 2500. When towing or kick into passing gear, 3000 rpm, check engine light starts blinking, code p0301, I changed spark plugs, coil pack, still happens at 3000 rpm. What does anyone think? --- ## [2015 Dodge Ram 2500 - towing issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-ram-2500-towing-issue/119844)
**Author:** [@BSpears](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BSpears)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-ram-2500-towing-issue/119844 "2018-06-26T22:32:44Z")
When towing 5th wheel trailer wobble is awful. --- ## [Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-ram-2500-diesel-wont-start/67976)
**Author:** [@tgatschet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tgatschet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-ram-2500-diesel-wont-start/67976 "2018-06-14T18:55:01Z")
My 2003 Dodge Ram cummins 5.9 diesel has a hard time starting, acting like it is not getting fuel. Replaced the fuel filter and it worked fine for a week. It may take several minutes of cranking for it to start, a… --- ## [2006 Dodge Ram 2500 shakes above 50 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-ram-2500-shakes-above-50-mph/118124)
**Author:** [@Dyment](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dyment)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-ram-2500-shakes-above-50-mph/118124 "2018-06-01T01:29:42Z")
Shakes above 50 mph. Balanced tires and driveshaft. Checked mounts-ok. --- ## [2007 Dodge Ram 2500 steering box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-2500-steering-box/118065)
**Author:** [@Jay19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jay19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-2500-steering-box/118065 "2018-05-26T04:16:05Z")
What is the best way to fix the steering box problems on dodge trucks. I recently had vibrations of the front end and put new tires on and it went away. Been researching it and i’m worried as I use the truck to carry a c… --- ## [2004 Dodge Ram 2500 doesn't shift well beyond 4th](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-2500-doesnt-shift-well-beyond-4th/114870)
**Author:** [@terry57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terry57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-2500-doesnt-shift-well-beyond-4th/114870 "2018-04-02T16:29:21Z")
2004 dodge 2500 Cumming auto trans shifts good but not into 4th and up --- ## [04 Ram 2500 with NV271 Grinding/Howling in 4x4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-ram-2500-with-nv271-grinding-howling-in-4x4/114254)
**Author:** [@Demonis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Demonis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2018, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-ram-2500-with-nv271-grinding-howling-in-4x4/114254 "2018-03-23T15:38:01Z")
Went to engage my 4-Hi a while back, successfully about 3-4 times due to my rear tires losing traction, during proper use (not dry pavement), then attempted again and got a grinding/howling noise from under my feet. I i… --- ## [1998 Dodge Ram 2500 left turn signal turns on the wipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-ram-2500-left-turn-signal-turns-on-the-wipers/113939)
**Author:** [@Austin\_Carter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Austin_Carter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-ram-2500-left-turn-signal-turns-on-the-wipers/113939 "2018-03-18T19:44:48Z")
I have a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 when I turn on the left turn signal the wipers turn on, the wipers also come on sometimes with the headlights on, the horn doesn’t work either. Ive already changed the multifunction switch, t… --- ## [Unwanted heating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unwanted-heating/106153)
**Author:** [@doddington](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doddington)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unwanted-heating/106153 "2017-08-07T18:00:00Z")
My 2005 Dodge RAM ventilation blows heat and seriously reduces the cooling effect of the air conditioner. Is this a common problem, in particular one that I might easily fix myself? Or do I need to take it in for diagn… --- ## [Shut off at 60](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shut-off-at-60/101594)
**Author:** [@juliannlowry48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juliannlowry48)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2017, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shut-off-at-60/101594 "2017-06-15T02:06:26Z")
It always starts right back up and drives fine at 40 mph but once pushed closer to 60 --- ## [95 Ram 2500 Transmission shift question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-ram-2500-transmission-shift-question/102567)
**Author:** [@RHIBDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RHIBDriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-ram-2500-transmission-shift-question/102567 "2017-04-21T07:58:26Z")
I have a 1995 RAM 2500 with 80,000 miles on it. When the trans is cold and if it hasn't been driven in a few days the trans sticks on the 2-3 upshift and will only shift if I lift my foot off the accelerator. If I drive … --- ## [Truck wont move after replacing transfer case](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-move-after-replacing-transfer-case/99362)
**Author:** [@dacota2622](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dacota2622)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-move-after-replacing-transfer-case/99362 "2017-02-04T01:54:46Z")
I have a 2006 dodge ram 2500 trx4 5.7 V8 Hemi. Recent my transfer case burnt up, no big deal. I bought a new transer case and put it in. Once i got everything hooked up i figured it was time to try it out. So i started t… --- ## [99 Dodge diesel VP44 on the way out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-dodge-diesel-vp44-on-the-way-out/79993)
**Author:** [@Jbar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jbar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2013, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-dodge-diesel-vp44-on-the-way-out/79993 "2013-06-23T23:06:51Z")
I replaced my VP44 injector pump about 2.5 years ago, but didn't replace the lift pump. I know this was dumb, but the first injector pump died because of unwinterized fuel in -15 weather. The truck was fine for a while, … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/ram-2500/11105.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=ram-2500)