1998 Dodge Ram technical service bulletins
137 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1998 Dodge Ram.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Illuminated MIL as the result of a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0420 - catalyst efficiency, or may have...
- Generic cummins engine control module (PCM) procedure
- Generic cummins engine control module (PCM) procedure
- Engine knock or rattle sound when climbing a long grade and towing a heavy trailer
- Revision of flash process for new engine control module (ECM) from cummins
- Information on tampering with VP44 fuel pump on cummins diesel engine
- Subject regarding revision in diagnostic procedures and labor operation times for re transmissions
- Information on tampering with VP44 fuel pump on cummins diesel engines
- Flash programming failure recovery
- Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement
- Subject regarding crankcase breather overflow
- Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement
- Some vehicles may experience cold idle engine warming slc
- Vehicles may experience oil pan gasket leaks
- Subject regarding performance enhancements, hard starting and / or idle speed fluctuations for severe cold...
- Subject regarding radio connector repair kit
- Subject regarding generic scan tool (GST), publication no
- Customer may complain of high oil consumption, grey oil smoke coming out of the exhaust or breather tube,...
- Subject regarding additional diagnostic for diagnostic trouble codes caused by an evaporative system leak
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- Vehicles that are used for extended heavy trailer hauling purposes may experience a loss of exhaust...
- Some customers may experience a situation in which the rear of the vehicle sits too high to attach their...
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- Customer may complain of poor driveability when winter fuel is used to power the engine
- Subject regarding outside mirror glass replacement
- Some vehicles may exhibit a light to moderate spark knock condition during acceleration (under load)
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors
- ;Subject regarding rtv use on corporate axle. tt
- Some vehicle engines may exhibit a light-to-moderate spark knoc condition during acceleration (under load)
- On some vehicles the engine cranks but does not start or starts and stalls
- Some vehicle engines may exhibit a light-to-moderate spark knock condition during acceleration (under load)
- Subject regarding plastic boot to protect the electrical harness b+ end terminal at the generator
- Subject regarding 1998 model year engine spark knock
- Concerns with a buzz noise coming from the front door speaker(s)
- Subject regarding maintenance to the water-in-fuel sensor probes due to possible fuel contamination
- Subject pertaining to air filter service
- Some customers may comment on a squeaking / clicking noise from rear leaf springs
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts
- Experiencing spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak
- Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes P1494, P0442...
- Subject regarding central timer module software update when a wiper module is replaced
- Customers may complain of radio interference to / from two way radio receivers
- A condition with the fuel gauge reading full for an excessive period of time
- This bulletin mentions that the front wheel bearing grease is evident on the bearing seal area
- Vehicles may experience radio interference to/from two-way radio receivers
- Subject on the child seat tether anchors
- Experiencing squeaking noise from rear leaf springs
- Subject regarding spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak
- Experiencing a knocking or tapping like noise from the engine compartment
- Subject regarding 5.9L - 24V cummins diesel low power or poor performance diagnostic
- Information on child seat tether anchors
- Brief information on the use of asbestos fiber brake linings
- Information regarding accelerated brake lining wear, front versus rear
- This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (LDP) monitor test
- Subject on the front wheel bearing grease is evident on the bearing seal area
- On some vehicles the front wheel bearings may incorrectly be diagnosed as faulty due to the evidence of...
- Under certain road conditions, most vehicles will move to the right or left uncontrolled by the driver
- Experiencing slow acceleration or lack of power while towing or hauling a heavy load
- Conditions with steering slow to return to center
- Exhibiting erroneous malfunction indicator lamp illumination with diagnostic trouble code $A8 (P1763)...
- Some customers may complain that their vehicle speed cotnrol system may be too busy or drift more than 2...
- Vehicles exhibiting buzz, whining, or moaning like noise from cold transmission when reverse gear is selected
- Exhibiting creaks or squeaks near the left and / or right side of the instrument panel
- Customer may complain of intermittent poor reception on two-way radio
- Subject regarding erroneous malfunction indicator lamp illumination with diagnostic trouble code $24 (PO107)
- Subject regarding erratic torque converter clutch (TCC) operation
- Subject regarding ignition system cross fire/ secondary ignition wire induction
- Driveline induced vehicle surge / vibration diagnosis
- Subject on viscous fan drive service
- Conditions with diesel engine overheating
- Vehicle may buck/jerk while under light acceleration or while driving at steady state speed due to the...
- Incorrect engine oil dipstick
- Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - OBD II "carb" readiness monitor information
- Service manual revisions
- Subject pertaining to reprograming engine control module for nox emissions
- Conditions with loss of fifth gear
- A new kit has been released that will allow technicians to repair turbochargers with failed wastegate...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the accesory drive belt becomes damaged on the inboard edge
- Subject on flash programming failure recovery
- Transmission opertes normally through all ranges except fifth gear
- Experiencing engine cooling fan noises
- The low pressure fuel supply tube may fracture and leak fuel.
- A knocking noise may be heard in the front suspension when the steering wheel is rotated to the full left...
- Subject on cargo net eliminated from production
- Some after market exhaust brake installations, especially those with switches that connect to the throttle...
- When removing door trim panel from the door, it is extremely important that each individual plastic...
- Nox emission levels may exceedcalifornia air resources board (CARB) emission standards
- Nstrument cluster bezel is retained by several snao clip retainers/ one screw located underneath power...
- Subject regarding high pressure fuel line service
- When servicing the release fork it is necesssary to insure that the fork is installed properly
- Vehicles listed on this bulletin are eqipped with rear height sensing proportioning valve that adjust...
- Service caution on powertrain control module ( PCM )
- Customers may complain of intermittent poor reception on their two-way radios
- Vehicle may exhibit a no start or hard start condition in cold temperatures
- The rear sliding window is difficult to open, will not remain latched, and/or leaks water past the lower...
- Accelerator pedal buzzing noise with cruise control pedal engaged
- Center arm rest upper inertia latch cover on driver's side broke
- Vehicles equipped with splash guards may experience discoloration/ or distortion along the edge of the...
- Subject on fuel pressure gauge adapter usage
- Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment
- Some vehicles may experience bucking during wide open throttle (WOT) acceleration
- Subject regarding axle lubricant and sealing requirements
- Diesel fuel heater wiring circuit may be missing from the power distribution center (PDC)
- With introduction of cummins 24 valve electronicall injected engine, a new fuel injection pump was introduced
- Information regarding 5.9L cummins electronically injected 24 valve encore diesel/it has been found that...
- Customer may be concern of incorrect idle adjustments
- Complaints of hard or no start conditons
- Condition with gasoline engines will not illuminate the MIL properly when misfire is detected
- This bulletin involves upper rear corner of front door contacts upper front corner of cargo door
- Painted surfaces of the vehicle may experience a "milky" or "foggy" discoloration
- Vehicle my exhibit a no start or hard start condition in cold tempertures
- Condition with sagging or hesitation while accelerating from a stop with a cold engine or after a partial...
- Engine may spark/knock when warm under moderate to heavy acceleration
- Concerns on incorrect fault mature time
- Exhibiting a no start condition in cold temperatures
- This bulletin involves overdrive unavailable in extreme cold temperatures, bypass kit installation,...
- Concerns with water leaking into vehicle through side cowl panel
- Concerns with vehicle bucking
- Vehicle may experience remote keyless entry transmitter batteries discharge prematurely
- This bulletin involves oil canning noise coming from box area
- Information on poor drivability with high di (drivability index) fuel
- Information on thin or blotchy paint inspection procedure
- Some vehicles may exhibit a bucking or jerking condition while under light acceleration or while driving...
- Information on body gap and flushness requirements
- This bulletin involves dead battery from ignition off draw (IOD)
- Condition with park brake release handle does not fully return to rest position
- Concerns with park brake release handle does not fully return to rest position
- Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity
- INFORMATION REGARDING the federal safety agency AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. NLM
- Exhibiting an abnormal paint condition
- Subject pertaining to OBD II misfire indicator
- Concerns with ash receiver lamp degrades from blue-green to bright white
- Concerns with OBD II misfire indicator
- Subject on mount assembly box number 62035
- Customer may complain of steering wander
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