Recent content by TC Diesel

What destroys OEM in tank fuel pumps is running down to empty during hot summer months, Best practice is to Keep DSL fuel tank full when convenient, and in extend travel during summer months temps above 85F try not to drop below 1/4 tank, that hot fuel returned from engine/Injectors Pump dumps...

You need to find someone with WItech that knows the work around and procedure for this, how far from MN ? I have tried to guide techs with the work around, All that happens is I spend hrs on the phone and I longer have the time anymore.

It was fiat That Brought the 3.0 VM Motori to Americas Soil, Ram was NOT in favor of the engine GM/VM designed the 3.0 VM for Euro Caddy's that never made it into production 2005-07. Plus, all ??? Americans that believe that Euro's technology is superior, ( Some products, engine, designed parts...

151K miles, it may just be Combustion knock due to injectors, no biggy as long as the OAs are good, You need to establish OA trends just one is not enough IMO.

More details needed.

They are problematic in some/most cases; it will take someone that know the work arounds... Very rare to find someone in dealerships capable of reversing all of this, details will need to be shared $30K WOW...

Its the FCA ( Fuel control Actuator ) it located rider side front of the engine ,Two 27TQ bolts it on the CP4, two wire connection.

The bypass was engaged you pump 5 gallons of contaminated fuel in tank... Your entire fuel system will likely to be replaced. Remove FCA and check if it looks like this.

My guess is one of the harnesses under dash, Dis connect and reconnect, I always use dia-electric grease on connection after separation.

Need to have OA to determine Lube Status.

Alpha will do just about everything WITech does (except flash) IMO it's the best Scan/Diagnostic tool for Rams.

Another Vote for ALPHA https://www.alfaobd.com/

If you take it to a dealer, you had better be specific and clear, because, I doubt whoever you talk to knows the ins and outs of every independent Dealership policy on repairs.

If it dilaminates the sensor must be replaced, in order for the recall to be paid the tech must update software.

My guess 800.00 -1200.00 plus parts.