Dodge Ram 1500 Question

From : steelfan

Q: actually no. you can still get correct voltage readings but that does not mean enough current will flow through that weak point to supply the proper amount of current that item requires. he may indeed find a bad connection which may be open hence the improper or no reading. i speak from experience in voltage through a device/wire/cable will not always supply the appropriate current to operate a device. for example connect a small gauge wire not cable to your starter in place of the standard gauge. you will find voltage when checking for voltage only. but as soon as the demand for current is needed that wire cant supply the needed capacity. fire hose vs. garden hose. id suspect bad connections rather than open connections. -- laszlo almasi carolina watercraft works inc. in the battle between money and love money will always triumph i may have to change my signature......on second thought i was right the first time. actually you are the one who is incorrect. if you read what he wrote you will see that he is telling the op how to look for voltage drops. a bad connection will cause a voltage drop at that point which will be seen with the method that he gave. -- if at first you dont succeed youre not cut out for skydiving not necessarily. he may get the correct voltage readings but with a bad connection he may not be getting sufficient current. there is a difference. -- laszlo almasi carolina watercraft works inc. in the battle between money and love money will always triumph i may have to change my signature......on second thought i was right the first time. on 19 oct 2005 140150 -0700 john jmstrks@cox.net wrote both snoman and fred may be right. check the ground connection to the switch. if that connection is good suspect the switch. where ever the problem is expect that connection/device to be getting really hot. john only one way to know where your problem is. use a voltmeter. check voltage from power wire to battery power and from ground wire to battery ground with lights on. ground to ground should be 1/10 volt or less.positive to positive likewize. f not trace back to where it is. bad connection will be between the point where voltage was high and where it was low. .

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From : edward l dowdy

howdy. i have a 2002 dakota qc 5.9l v8 4x4 auto and i hate automatic transmissions. id really like to replace the auto with a 5-speed manual. a transfer case with a mechanical floor shifter would be nice too. --snip--- 3. find a 6-speed. problem im too poor and ive already sold my soul to the devil. and the truck six speed is as big as a small house and about as heavy. al .

From : steelfan

dennis wrote a friend of mine told me that you can expect lower fuel economy and youll see more smoke out the tail pipe when you travel in higher elevations. personally i havent experience this yet. however next summer i plan to travel into the mountains and that is why he told me what i can expect in terms of fuel economy and the smoke issue. well yeah you havent experienced it yet because they way youve worded it you havent been to the mountains yet. .

From : randall harris

thanks everyone. i didnt post location or price because i wasnt certain about the rules. it is near chattanooga tn. the rc has a 318 automatic transmission 4x4 bucket front seats and bench back seat. the original poly spare tire is in perfect shape in back. the body is totally straight and rust free although the undercarriage has some surface rust as youd expect. it was ziebart treated anyone remember that process and well i dont know what to ask for it. my mechanic just recharged the ac it is the old piston compressor type and raved on and on about how while he was getting some other bits to tune it up some old men told him it should be in a show. i dont know about that but i am starting a new business and could use the money. same mechanic swore he wouldnt take less than $20000 for it in the condition its in. the top has never been off all emblems are there and perfect. the radio works ive had new brakes exhaust hoses and so on installed. wife thinks im out of my gourd to let it go but lets face it guys we all need less stuff dont we anyone is welcome to chip in an opinion or advice here. bb .

From : hodad

it is a 12v and i have checked nothing other than what i stated. i dont know how to check the fuel pressure. if it had a boost leak wouldnt i be able to hear it normal except no power. the truck will get up to speed i had going 90 mph but it takes forever. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 12v or 24v whats the fuel pressure between the filter and the injection pump have you checked for any boost leaks .

From : bdk

tbone wrote actually you are the one who is incorrect. if you read what he wrote you will see that he is telling the op how to look for voltage drops. a bad connection will cause a voltage drop at that point which will be seen with the method that he gave. dang i gotta agree with you for the most part. there will be a voltage drop somewhere as long as current is being drawn. the op did say the headlight was dim which would indicate current. if the headlight were dead then its very likely the voltage would read the same even if there were a resistance somewhere in the circuit. .