2003 Dodge Ram technical service bulletins

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

• Feb 2, 2010 Service bulletinDodge: electronic fuel control actuator (FCA) available for service/new diagnostics available for DTC P0251
• Jan 8, 2008 Service bulletinPositive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system freezes in extreme cold ambient temperatures -- involves...
• Apr 13, 2007 Service bulletinTrailer towing mirror - new mirror glass locking tab - new removal procedure
• Mar 14, 2007 Service bulletin5.9L turbo - diesel engine system enhancements
• Oct 7, 2006 Service bulletinFront end shimmy on 4X4 vehicles when traveling over rough surfaces in the road
• Aug 25, 2006 Service bulletinPowertrain control module initialization
• Jul 13, 2006 Service bulletin5.9L turbo-diesel engine system enhancements
• May 2, 2006 Service bulletinRear suspension vibration while driving at highway speeds
• Feb 1, 2006 Service bulletinPositive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system freezes in extreme cold ambient temperatures
• Sep 1, 2005 Service bulletin45RFE/545RFE trans - delayed engagement due to cooler return filter replacement
• Jul 8, 2005 Service bulletinElectronic fuel control (EFC) actuator available for service
• Jul 8, 2005 Service bulletinCummins diesel diagnostics
• May 3, 2005 Service bulletinSteering column snapping or ticking sound
• Apr 28, 2005 Service bulletinNew water pump for 3.7L engine - no longer common with 4.7L
• Apr 21, 2005 Service bulletinLong crank times in ambient temperatures below freezing
• Mar 17, 2005 Service bulletinInactive throttle body in cold ambient temperatures
• Mar 2, 2005 Service bulletinPowertrain control module initialization
• Jan 31, 2005 Service bulletinMud or dirt may accumulate on the rocker panel causing customers to complain that their clothing gets...
• Oct 18, 2004 Service bulletinStabilizer bar link nut torque specs changed
• Oct 18, 2004 Service bulletinMinimun rear rotor thickness
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletin5.7L engine long block repair / replace procedures
• Aug 20, 2004 Service bulletinGeneric cummins engine control module (PCM) procedure
• Jun 22, 2004 Service bulletinAxle whine
• Jun 15, 2004 Service bulletinLaunch shudder
• Jun 8, 2004 Service bulletinBrake shudder or vibration
• Apr 20, 2004 Service bulletinBug deflector loose/rattling
• Feb 17, 2004 Service bulletinLow engine oil pressure at start up in temperatures below freezing
• Feb 17, 2004 Service bulletinGrowling sound on acceleration
• Feb 3, 2004 Service bulletinPoor air conditioner performance, slow fuel gauge response, and diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) P0341 and...
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinCustomer satisfaction no
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinThe powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connectors on certain trucks may allow water to enter into...
• Jan 13, 2004 Service bulletinBug deflector wind whistle
• Oct 31, 2003 Service bulletinWater may enter the powertrain control module (PCM) connector causing corrosion of electrical terminals on...
• Oct 10, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp illumination, erroneous diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0116, P2172, P2173
• Aug 29, 2003 Service bulletinGeneric cummins engine control module (PCM) procedure
• Jun 20, 2003 Service bulletinLamp out indicator with aftermarket pick up box installation
• Jun 13, 2003 Service bulletinBuzzing or vibrating sound coming from the front of the vehicle
• Jun 13, 2003 Service bulletinWhistling sound may be present coming from the front of the instrument panel near the bottom of the...
• Jun 13, 2003 Service bulletinDefrost door inoperative
• May 16, 2003 Service bulletinRattle sound from transmission when idling
• May 16, 2003 Service bulletinService action 03-002 - inoperative software, service bulletin #18-005-03 rev a, flash: transmission...
• Apr 24, 2003 Service bulletinScored 3.7L engine crankshaft
• Apr 4, 2003 Service bulletinReplacement of the alternator support bracket for accessory drive belt squeal
• Apr 4, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination, erroneous diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0300 - P0309
• Apr 4, 2003 Service bulletinPowertrain control module (PCM) shift quality improvements for a no shift out of third gear condition
• Mar 28, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp and/or engine throttle control (ETC) light illumination, diagnostic trouble...
• Mar 14, 2003 Service bulletinElectro mechanical instrument cluster - erroneous indicator lamps
• Jan 16, 2003 Service bulletinThe transmission may overheat due to a restriction in the torque converter drain back valve and may cause...
• Dec 20, 2002 Service bulletinThe transmission may overheat due to a restriction in the torque converter drain back valve
• Nov 11, 2002 Service bulletinHarsh shifts due to a sticking pressure sensor transducer
• Nov 4, 2002 Service bulletin5.7L engine valve spring breakage
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinMissing diesel maintenance schedule for truck service manual
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinPowertrain diagnostic information
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinSteering column service
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinThe 47RE service information has been accidentally omitted from the 2003 service manual, but is included...
• Sep 4, 2002 Service bulletinRevision of flash process for new engine control module (ECM) from cummins
• Aug 12, 2002 Service bulletinSome 2003 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, built prior to july 15, 2003, may have an incorrect...
• Jul 8, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding revision in diagnostic procedures and labor operation times for re transmissions
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on the use of synthetic rear axle lubricant
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on tampering with VP44 fuel pump on cummins diesel engines
• Jun 24, 2002 Service bulletinFlash programming failure recovery
• Mar 11, 2002 Service bulletinChrome wheel care