# \#ram50 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/ram50/11314.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Grinding Noise RAM 1500 pickup at 1400-1500 rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-ram-1500-pickup-at-1400-1500-rpm/76812)
**Author:** [@CalyGirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalyGirl)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-ram-1500-pickup-at-1400-1500-rpm/76812 "2020-06-21T18:47:55Z")
Greetings. I have a 2010 Dodge RAM Hemi Laredo pickup. Love it. Currently 34k miles. Have kept up with all maintenance. Since about 3k miles, I have intermittently heard a "grinding" noise at about 1400-1500 rpm. Usually… --- ## [Oops wut happen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oops-wut-happen/117552)
**Author:** [@Tyson\_Newton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tyson_Newton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2018, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oops-wut-happen/117552 "2018-05-18T02:48:21Z")
Earlier today I came to a stop sign and then I started to go and all of a sudden the whole entire truck made a noise and all my antifreeze coolant came pouring out the exhaust what happened to my truck --- ## [1992 Dodge Ram 50](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-dodge-ram-50/116844)
**Author:** [@snowdog250](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snowdog250)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-dodge-ram-50/116844 "2018-05-05T21:29:27Z")
i got hit from behind and pushed into car in front of me . clutch cable behaves as if it is too long . I have had to add bushings - washers to push it away from the firewall. i checked my wheelbase- 104 7/16" on passenge… --- ## [92 ram cable actuated clutch pedal trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-ram-cable-actuated-clutch-pedal-trouble/105014)
**Author:** [@snowdog250](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snowdog250)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2017, 11:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-ram-cable-actuated-clutch-pedal-trouble/105014 "2017-06-20T11:46:15Z")
Hi, I am getting older by minute so here goes. I have a Dodge Ram 50 (Mitsubishi), Awesome vehicle. Inexpensive , tough as nails, breaks down - limps home. I bought it new in 1992.It is manual transmission , cable actuat… --- ## [Charge battery while still in car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charge-battery-while-still-in-car/100739)
**Author:** [@ChristopherASA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristopherASA)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2017, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charge-battery-while-still-in-car/100739 "2017-03-17T23:54:54Z")
If I need to charge the battery in my truck (with my battery charger), can I do that with the positive and negative terminals still connected to the battery?? --- ## [Did \*you\* post here about parasitic draw test.(1990 Dodge Ram 50)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-you-post-here-about-parasitic-draw-test-1990-dodge-ram-50/101620)
**Author:** [@ChristopherASA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristopherASA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2017, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-you-post-here-about-parasitic-draw-test-1990-dodge-ram-50/101620 "2017-03-17T23:35:24Z")
About a month ago (although I'm really just guessing) I posted about my Dodge Ram 50 and was getting ready to conduct a parasitic draw test to try and figure out why -- over a of a few days and a few trips around "town"… --- ## [Alternator, bad? Definitive test?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-bad-definitive-test/96256)
**Author:** [@ChristopherASA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristopherASA)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2016, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-bad-definitive-test/96256 "2016-11-04T21:35:54Z")
I've either a battery problem, or an alternator problem ( I guess). \[ The vehicle is a 1990 Dodge Ram 50 - 2.4L engine \] I drive the truck around for a couple of days and eventually the battery gets to the point where … --- ## [Spark plugs and anti-seize compound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-and-anti-seize-compound/94358)
**Author:** [@ChristopherASA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristopherASA)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-and-anti-seize-compound/94358 "2016-08-10T03:52:54Z")
Ideas about the type of compound I should use? I'm changing plugs on my '90 Dodge Ram 50 (a mini truck) and I would like your thoughts on what type of anti-seize compound I should use on them prior install. I already … --- ## [5 quarts of oil over-full for 1900 miles, no damage, and at one point had no oil pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-quarts-of-oil-over-full-for-1900-miles-no-damage-and-at-one-point-had-no-oil-pressure/90406)
**Author:** [@DirkAwsome](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DirkAwsome)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2015, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-quarts-of-oil-over-full-for-1900-miles-no-damage-and-at-one-point-had-no-oil-pressure/90406 "2015-06-27T01:34:23Z")
Ok, I had a weird problem happen. I was driving to wisconsin, and my oil pressure dropped off. So I check the dipstick, bone dry. I put in 5 quarts and continue on. I go to service my front diff recently, and I notice oi… --- ## [Dodge Ram Dash Panel issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-ram-dash-panel-issues/89698)
**Author:** [@Zuse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zuse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2015, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-ram-dash-panel-issues/89698 "2015-04-19T01:00:30Z")
My beloved 1995 Dodge Ram Van has intermittent dash panel electrical issues. The gas gauge an speedometer are intermittent, coupled with lights and radio on off too. Can any one recommend a mechanic in the sacramento reg… --- ## [Help with 2006 dodge ram 1500 headlight wiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-2006-dodge-ram-1500-headlight-wiring/89425)
**Author:** [@krod619](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krod619)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2015, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-2006-dodge-ram-1500-headlight-wiring/89425 "2015-03-26T04:09:15Z")
ok so my passenger side headlight wont turn on installed new bulb still wont turn on. I pulled the wiring schematic and on the connector i have a h13 bulb with 3 pins for high and low beams. i have voltage when the low … --- ## [2003 Dodge Ram 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-1500/83664)
**Author:** [@BigBobbyHill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BigBobbyHill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2014, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-1500/83664 "2014-02-11T16:04:57Z")
Hi all, I've been having misfiring issues with my parent's pickup and wanted to see if you all could provide some feedback. Since this isn't my vehicle please bear with me with the sketchy maintanance history since I d… --- ## [Back again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/back-again/83332)
**Author:** [@broke\_ram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/broke_ram)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2014, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/back-again/83332 "2014-01-25T20:39:59Z")
OK like I said in another chat.2002dodge ram 15004x4 quad cab 4.7 liter started running at low rpms and low idle when stopping then started dieing took to auto zone .they said my idle air control was bad.then my throttl… --- ## [1996 dodge ram 1500 overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-dodge-ram-1500-overheating/78775)
**Author:** [@mspell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mspell)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-dodge-ram-1500-overheating/78775 "2013-04-21T00:51:05Z")
my 1996 dodge ram 1500 is over heating sitting still and going down the road i have replace (in the past 3 days) radiator, water pump, thermostat, and radiator cap. i have rented a block tester from auto zone and tested … --- ## [2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 transfer case](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-ram-1500-4x4-transfer-case/77811)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Williams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe_Williams)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-ram-1500-4x4-transfer-case/77811 "2013-03-06T00:20:39Z")
I have a 05 Ram with 75,000 miles that is making some strange noises. It sounds like it's coming from straight under the cab and it's a high pitched grinding sound. It only happens after being driven for 20+ minutes ar… --- ## [Dodge dies when making left turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-dies-when-making-left-turns/77559)
**Author:** [@singinmom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/singinmom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 8:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-dies-when-making-left-turns/77559 "2013-02-23T08:59:31Z")
my 2005 Dodge Ram (53,000 miles) will sometimes die while I'm making a left turn, or when I'm moving slowly in a parking lot.I get the oil change regularly and asked my mechanic to checkinto it. He. thought it has someth… --- ## [Replace radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-radio/76806)
**Author:** [@JP07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JP07)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-radio/76806 "2013-01-27T00:53:53Z")
I have a 2006 Ram 1500 pick-up. The CD player is not working, it will not open. I am on a tight budget and would like to repair/replace it as economically as possible. It is a factory installed single CD, AM/FM radio. Ho… --- ## [2005 dodge ram not getting gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-ram-not-getting-gas/76689)
**Author:** [@lucylu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucylu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2013, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-ram-not-getting-gas/76689 "2013-01-14T01:54:58Z")
i was driving the ram the other day and about four miles from home after accellerating after stopping at a traffic light the car the truck made an intermittent banging noise boom...... boom...... boom and woulg not g… --- ## [Running poorly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-poorly/74291)
**Author:** [@tevansiii06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tevansiii06)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-poorly/74291 "2012-08-26T03:41:52Z")
How do you test to see if you coil pack is getting a signal and how do you test a coil pack to see if it firing?