1999 Dodge RAM 1500: check engine light

Filed Dec 20, 2011 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · MO

Vehicle stalls intermittently, 2 to 5 times a week, loses power steering, power brakes, RPM, other dashboard indicators, the odometer readout displays "nobus". This is dangerous because if there is no shoulder, you are stopped on the road. To restart the vehicle, the driver side wiring harness on the computer (which is on the passenger side engine wall) is pulled and replaced without turning off the key, a noise occurs like an electrical connection .is being made, then the vehicle can usually be restarted. Sometimes then there is a check engine light on, or not! The dealers and my local mechanic do not know what the problem is but the potential must be known since it sends the "nobus" message.

Filed Apr 12, 2006 · Engine · 83,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle operated at a reduced speed. The vehicle was seen by an independent repair shop for inspection. The mechanic determined the catalytic converter had failed additionally, blowing the head gasket. The mechanic suggested replacing both the catalytic converter and head gasket to correct the problem.

Filed Apr 13, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · IL

1999 dodge ram experiencing problems with the brakes and the catalytic converter.*mr 1 year old and not on repository. When the brakes were applied a light on the dash illuminated. The dealer stated there was no problem with the brakes. The consumer took the vehicle to another mechanic, who stated he was sold a vehicle with no brakes. The mechanic stated the vehicle needed to front brakes with shims, front rotors, two front calipers, bearings, two rear shoes, two rear hardware, two drums and two rear wheel cylinders. The vehicle jerked when the consumer placed the gear into reverse. The front wheel on the drivers side would shake when the consumer hit a pothole. The windows would fog with a greasy film, the heating coil was replaced. The check engine light illuminated and the 02 sensor was replaced. The pcv valve hose was replaced, the left brake light bulb was replaced, 4 injectors were replaced.

Filed Oct 16, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · WV

Purchased vehicle with 49,000 miles on it august 2002 since it has been back to the dealer a minumum of 7 times brakes wore out and in to the drums, check engine light on engine not running properly and 5 times for transmission problems not one time has the vehicle been repaired other than for brakes which I had to threaten with a complaint to the state police because of having a new inspection sticker on the vehicle iam still having problems with transmission was told needed a new unit now since out of warranty even though I have documentation it was having problems be fore warranty ran out; now I was told that the performance and runnibility and oil consumption problem is due to a intake gasket failure. A real piece of quality junk dodge is putting out. Maybe thats why they went away from their 7/70000 mile warranty on these models.

Filed May 9, 2002 · CA

Engine light came on started missing and between two dealer ships they cant figure out whats wrong.

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Electrical · PA

Instrument panel is not working properly. The check engine & ABS light keep coming on & stay. Vehicle also fails to record any mileage. Took to dealer & had cluster & connector for cluster replaced, but problem still exists.