OBDII Question
From : mark sparge
Q: on 12 aug 2006 101657 -0700 mark sparge markcronk@cox.net wrote i have a 2001 dodge maxi van with 72k miles on the 5.9 engine. my check engine light is on and the only code stored is p0601 which indicates a pcm failure. the engine seems to run normally transmission shifts normally etc. ive erased the code a few times by disconnecting battery power but the code always comes back after just a couple minutes of run time. this vehicle is normally driven around town so ive just put repair on hold but we are now planning a longer trip florida to colorado and return. is this going to cause a problem on the road funds are llimited and id prefer to put off the repair if possible. any recommendations thanks mark you have a intern memory check sum error in ecm and that is causing code. if you go to the dealer for ecm replacement you will get skinned for sure but you can buy them at places like advanced auto a lot cheaperand with a lifetime warranty and they are not hard to change either. if you have any mech abilty at all it is not bad at all to do. i would replace it though as you are on borrowed time now. ----------------- thesnoman.com .
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From : snoman
forgot to ask ive never owned a diesel before what is the maintenance costs compared to a gas engine - i know it holds a lot more oil but how much and what grade i found a used 2005 dodge ram 2500 4x4 with ctd 3.73 gears i think thats what they were certainly not the 4.10 and 4 speed automatic transmission. i will typically carry 800-1300 lbs and would like any advice or experience from others. would i be better off finding one with 4.10 gears how reliable is the transmission i would rather have manual but gotta go with what i can find used. the dealer ran the vin at the damilier-chryler dealer site but couldnt didnt see that it had limited slip rear end. did they come standard or is this likely an open diff what else to look for or be wary of thanks. .
From : mark sparge
mine installed with no problem at all. maybe you need to reinstall it possibly -- ------------------------------------------ laszlo almasi ----cool toys formerly carolina watercraft works ----mack daddy trailers ----ice angels on sat 12 aug 2006 124758 -0400 donstaples wrote youll have to pull the steering wheel to get it closer to straight.i had the same issue when i got my borgeson but it really doesnt bother me. this is an airbag steering wheel - no small job. i expected more from this company considering the price. looks like ill have to return it...... .
From : snoman
snoman wrote on 12 aug 2006 101657 -0700 mark sparge markcronk@cox.net wrote i have a 2001 dodge maxi van with 72k miles on the 5.9 engine. my check engine light is on and the only code stored is p0601 which indicates a pcm failure. the engine seems to run normally transmission shifts normally etc. ive erased the code a few times by disconnecting battery power but the code always comes back after just a couple minutes of run time. this vehicle is normally driven around town so ive just put repair on hold but we are now planning a longer trip florida to colorado and return. is this going to cause a problem on the road funds are llimited and id prefer to put off the repair if possible. any recommendations thanks mark you have a intern memory check sum error in ecm and that is causing code. if you go to the dealer for ecm replacement you will get skinned for sure but you can buy them at places like advanced auto a lot cheaperand with a lifetime warranty and they are not hard to change either. if you have any mech abilty at all it is not bad at all to do. i would replace it though as you are on borrowed time now. ----------------- thesnoman.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- thanks for the heads up -- and advice. i started reading my owners manual since my first post should have done it sooner. is there any chance that this would be covered by the 8/80k federal emissions warranty mark .