Have some strange things happening since taking my truck out of storage and
having dead batteries replaced.
Now the windshield wipers and radio stay on after switching the ignition
off.  Also seems that the interior lights used to go on when using the

1996 Dakota 318 V8, 172000 miles
The problem I have is when the vehicle is cold (sits overnight, or for a
couple hours) I have to turn the key on and let the fuel pump run for a few
seconds. If I don't, it just turns over for a long time before it starts.

I posted the following to the Jeep ng, but folks there don't really know
much about the CRD Liberty or diesels in general.  Since I have such
great success with getting answers to my Ram CRD questions in this ng, I
thought I would ask.

I have a 2003 Dodge stratus which which cut off suddenly while
driving. The check engine light has been onfor about three weeks. I
had taken the car to Autozone and had the code read. The error code
indicated a problem with a vacum line, but the car ran fine until a

I would like to know why the GVWR for the Mega cab is only 10500 and
the Quad cab (long bed) is 12200.  I understood that these were the
same truck different cab.  The curb weights are not that different,
couple hundred pounds.  I just bought a 4horse trailer with living

...On my 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport.  W/ the 5.9 (5.8 ?) L V8.  80 K
mileage...
I was told to expect MUCHO dinero for the repair.  Is it worth getting
a used one of the internet, and having the local Dodge dealership

hey, a happy fathers day to all of you.  
and to those of us with a child in the military.......my most sincere
wish that you get a phone call from that son or daughter today.  it
would sure make my day.

Friends,
I replaced the hub bearing, rotors, and brakes BUT there is still a
slight wobble in the 3-9 o'clock position.  It is 90% better but I'm
assuming I am looking at an additional problem.  I also have two cuts

I'm doing some work on a '96 2500 4x4 with Cummins.  Seems like everything I
wanna do is mostly hidden by the vacuum brake system or hidden under the
injection pump.  
I tried to adjust my idle today.  I got the 10mm jamnut on bottom loose, but

Hate to bug you all again and hope I'm not opening a can of worms but
what are decent brake pads for my 1500 1996 Ram PU?  I bought Bendix
rotors and brakes last time but I'm a bit confused about the metalic,
semi metalic, ceramic, etc.  Is there a prefered?  I tow a boat

Friends,
I'm getting ready to reinstall...
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.autos.dodge.trucks/browse_thread/thread/d9b97
5ae51eba259/7f255c2c77f21c0b?lnk=raot&hl=en#7f255c2c77f21c0b
If I understand the Haynes Manual correct the the Castle Nut should be

The following is from a complaint I just register with the BBB. If you've
had similar problems please contact me...
I purchased a Jaguar XKR from CARMAX's Davie Store on 5/19/07. At which time
I noticed several problems with the car that needed to be fixed. I reported

I recently bought a 93 dakota (extended cab, v6, 4x4, auto) to use as a
work truck. Needed new shocks in front and brakes, which I put in
without any trouble - it's a nice roomy car to work on. Otherwise it's
been pretty dependable engine-wise.

Anybody seen/heard from Mac since mid October?  I thought South Mexico had
internet.  All his old email addresses are DOA as is his old web page.  I
didn't think the house was finished down there yet.
FMB