Top 5 Problems Dodge Ram Truck 2nd Generation 1994-02

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  • Here are the top problems with the 2nd Generation Dodge Ram. In this video, Len shows you some of the top problems we have found on this generation of vehicles. He also shares tips on how you can resolve those problems!
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    0:00 Top Problems Dodge Ram 1500 2nd Gen 1994-2002
    0:36 Steering Wander
    2:23 Transmission Regulator Valve
    3:24 Front Dash
    4:33 Transfer Case Grinding Noise
    7:09 4WD Disconnector
    11:11 Seat & Rust
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  • @1AAuto
    @1AAuto  Před 3 lety +28

    √ *Watch the Video*
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    √ *Do it Yourself*
    √ *Save Money*

    • @Devildawg-ye8vl
      @Devildawg-ye8vl Před 3 lety +3

      A dash cap will not cost you thousands of dollars, 250 at the most, a whole dash wouldn't even cost you thousands. And you wonder why people would rather watch a video on how to fix something, mf'rs over price shit and bump labor costs of something that can take a few minutes to a couple hours with the proper tools.

    • @richardjames840
      @richardjames840 Před 3 lety

      I have a 99 dodge and sometimes when I shift into 4Lo and I am stopped and in neutral it seems to grind why would that be. Doesn't do it always

    • @thewatcher7471
      @thewatcher7471 Před 3 lety

      Does 1a auto sell that sun blade

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Před 3 lety

      +Abraham Hernandez Thanks for watching! We do not carry any sun blades at this time.

    • @mattg8787
      @mattg8787 Před 3 lety

      what I'm wondering is what's a vericle but i do know what a vehicle is but not a vericle.

  • @Mr3X7R3M3
    @Mr3X7R3M3 Před rokem +12

    Love the way he explains things to people that wouldn’t otherwise understand… but the way he says “veRicle” really gets me for some reason lol

  • @elgato205
    @elgato205 Před 3 lety +246

    My dash doesn't exist anymore it's just covered 💀

  • @jamesfrady3798
    @jamesfrady3798 Před 3 lety +101

    My first truck was my dads 96 dodge ram and I still have it! I've repainted it, replaced the master brake cylinder, fixed the radio, and ive got just a little bit more to do! Love this truck!

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Před 3 lety +4

      +James Frady Thanks for the feedback!

    • @I_will_like_to_keep_my_dad
      @I_will_like_to_keep_my_dad Před rokem +6

      Cool dude, my 95 dodge ram was also my dad's truck, I'm also repainting it, replacing the stereo and speakers, rims and more! ;)

  • @gravitygabri3l
    @gravitygabri3l Před 3 lety +142

    If this guy was my mechanic professor then I'd actually listen. He vividly explains things to a point where people who know nothing about the subject can understand it lol.

    • @mr.p960
      @mr.p960 Před 2 lety +7

      DO NOT BUY THIS TRUCK I HAVE A 2019 RAM HEMI 1500 IN ONE YEAR I HAD TO REPLACE THREE BATTERIES ONE RADIATOR AND NOW THE OVERHEAD CONSOL STOP WORKING NOW TODAY 08/7/2021 AT 135 PM IT IS BACK IN THE SHOP AGAIN FOR THE BATTERY AND THIS IS A 72,000 DOLLAR RAM LIMITED ABSOLUTE WORST TRUCK EVER DON'T BUY IT.

    • @eighthofmayrainyday
      @eighthofmayrainyday Před 2 lety +8

      @@mr.p960 are you alright

    • @MrSrtman18
      @MrSrtman18 Před 2 lety +11

      @@mr.p960 LOL every vehicle has its lemons. Sounds like you got one. I have 2 of these trucks. I love them.

    • @artist7459
      @artist7459 Před rokem +5

      @@mr.p960 you’re not very mechanically inclined clearly, sir.

    • @philobetto5106
      @philobetto5106 Před rokem

      @@mr.p960 01 or earlier everything newer is a polished turd

  • @dannygrim7157
    @dannygrim7157 Před 3 lety +59

    Just saying.. the guy who did this video has an incredible talent explaining what would otherwise be hard to understand, in a way that ANYBODY can understand! Great job and props man! Im hanging on ever word thru my 2nd gen ram 2500 build

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Před 3 lety

      +Danny Grim Thanks for the feedback!

  • @rickydavis5541
    @rickydavis5541 Před 3 lety +268

    Best years of dodge trucks easy to work on and last forever!

    • @HighSierraBob
      @HighSierraBob Před 3 lety +17

      I have a 1995 1500 and it's still going strong! Great truck!

    • @matteowoods4666
      @matteowoods4666 Před 3 lety +24

      Fluxx just don’t put anything on your dash

    • @redneckillinois2030
      @redneckillinois2030 Před 3 lety +7

      Fluxx your good 400 miles isn’t very far. If everything is ok then don’t stress it!

    • @HotRed00
      @HotRed00 Před 3 lety +21

      The ‘self removing’ dash makes repairs easier

    • @issa.v8_5.9l
      @issa.v8_5.9l Před 3 lety +1

      @@fluxx8699 I would check your oil, air filter, tire wear, lights (just so you don’t get pulled over) and alignment issues (if any).

  • @randyprevette3903
    @randyprevette3903 Před 3 lety +24

    98 ram with 3 inch lift. 2nd transmission. 230k miles. Several wheel bearings right side. No alignment in 7 years. Paint Nice and red. Can't kill these truck. Pulls 4000 pounds a week. Lawncare business. I love my RAM!

  • @thetruescurra107
    @thetruescurra107 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Just finished up replacing the entire dash board. Dash shell. Dash topper + all vents and electronic switches!! MAN WHAT A RACE!! But it’s done now and it’s amazing🤣 love my dodge

  • @5.7hemi29
    @5.7hemi29 Před 3 lety +103

    Never thought I’d be happy about having a 2wd😂

    • @Lexlugr
      @Lexlugr Před 3 lety +2

      LOL, this was my thought as well. Old farm truck 4x2 seemed like a liability when I got it, No more

    • @jamesgizasson
      @jamesgizasson Před 3 lety +1

      Hahaha!!! Same! I got a 2wd diesel because it was the only one I could afford with a manual. Never been so happy to have my wish denied! X3

    • @jimbeam9977
      @jimbeam9977 Před 3 lety +12

      Happy until you get stuck lol

    • @tunatri4488
      @tunatri4488 Před 3 lety

      Me too😁

    • @martinjonasson5892
      @martinjonasson5892 Před 2 lety +3

      @@jimbeam9977 Have both 4x4 and 4×2 and have been stuck much more times with 4×4...

  • @robertshannon8947
    @robertshannon8947 Před 4 lety +67

    Them old trucks are good ones but that dashboard is a really piss poor can’t believe that ram did not get it right!

    • @majorwoody1720
      @majorwoody1720 Před 3 lety +2

      The dash is such a problem it’s kind of a needed problem to make a 2nd gen a 2nd gen

    • @seeballgetball937
      @seeballgetball937 Před 3 lety +3

      1st dash lasted 7 years 2nd one still going

    • @sonsofliberty3081
      @sonsofliberty3081 Před 3 lety +2

      @@majorwoody1720 I had a 2000 Dakota for 20yrs and the dash never cracked. My dad has a 03 ram and the dash cracked by 2012. Benz used them as a cash cow and never put money into them. Fiat gave them freedom to make it nice.

    • @marcusholtzheimer9316
      @marcusholtzheimer9316 Před 3 lety

      I have a 98 and the dash has one crack and you can’t even see it

    • @tobysarsi6864
      @tobysarsi6864 Před 3 lety

      I looked at the factory stamping on the inside of these Gen2 Ram dashes and they say “ABS+PC” which means they used ABS plastic as the main material then added a laminate layer of Polycarbonate (PC) on top. 100% PC is ALWAYS superior to ABS plastic bc ABS just gets brittle over time and the plasticizer easily dries out from UV exposure. You can find many hardsided luggage made with “ABS” and “ABS+PC”, but if you can find one made with “100% PC” buy it, because it will last longer and be more durable over time and not get brittle. The PC will flex and “give” without shattering. I learned the way about that when a large ABS plastic suitcase cracked when I took it on its very-first international flight! My belongings stayed in the suitcase but the crack ran the entire width of the suitcase!

  • @moparnut6286
    @moparnut6286 Před 4 lety +38

    Good work showing the short comings of these gen dodge trucks!

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Před 4 lety +1

      +Moparnut62 Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

  • @mcscheck2000
    @mcscheck2000 Před 2 lety +41

    Is it me or does this guy keep saying "veericles"???

  • @tobysarsi6864
    @tobysarsi6864 Před 3 lety +13

    Thank you Len, your high-energy personality and sense of humor always make for fun and informative watching. I acquired a very good condition 97 Ram 1500 2WD that had the beginnings of the "Death wobble", the Reverse-gear whine, and the Cracked dash. How about maybe talking about the clock spring. My Airbag light is always on but my cruise control works, so I'm going to remove the steering wheeel airbag and see what's the matter, and maybe replace the clock spring, if I can determine that's the root cause. Thanks again Len, for yet another humorous and helpful 1AAuto DIY video!

  • @demetrioa7902
    @demetrioa7902 Před 3 lety +8

    Time and time again these guys got an exact video of what I’m looking for and how to go about fixing it. Thanks fellas

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Před 3 lety

      +Demetrio A Thanks for the feedback and continued support! We are glad that these videos are helping you out.

  • @blee4974
    @blee4974 Před rokem +1

    My 1995 dodge I’ve had sense day one,I absolutely love it. Needs knew dash all crumbled. I’ve sanded and buff it and painted myself three years ago my brothers where impressed how well it turned out. A sixty year old woman but hey I grew up with six brothers. So enjoy watching your videos and I’ve learned a lot … your so appreciated,thx

  • @kevinjohnson9736
    @kevinjohnson9736 Před 4 lety +55

    lol... My old truck(2001) has all of these except the Transmission one.

    • @kalebcrafts4338
      @kalebcrafts4338 Před 4 lety +1

      Oh hey same mines a 97

    • @baileymiller546
      @baileymiller546 Před 4 lety +1

      Same here, knock on wood ✊ my first truck and only truck atm still is an 01 5.9

    • @rickyrudd28texacohavolinef2
      @rickyrudd28texacohavolinef2 Před 3 lety +3

      My buddies ‘99 has 352k miles on it w/ original clutch p/p & t/o bearing. Slave & clutch master cylinder. Incredible! Of corse both him & his dad drive like granny grunt. 👍😁HaHa

    • @davekana8388
      @davekana8388 Před 3 lety +1

      @@rickyrudd28texacohavolinef2 if you want them to last forever, treat em like gold!

  • @adriananoelle4699
    @adriananoelle4699 Před 4 lety +161

    He totally forgot the transmission itself. Lol

    • @whitepeachasmr
      @whitepeachasmr Před 4 lety

      Adriana Noelle are the 1996 ram 5.2 v8 bad or no ?

    • @whitepeachasmr
      @whitepeachasmr Před 4 lety +1

      I’m thinking of buying one but not sure from this video

    • @CtheDead209-zt8tj
      @CtheDead209-zt8tj Před 4 lety

      Right if you get a bad one its going to go out had a 98 1500 Laramie 4x4 torque converter and trans went out just had my 99 1500 4x4 rebuilt tranny and transfer case but I also spend a significant time offroad.

    • @CtheDead209-zt8tj
      @CtheDead209-zt8tj Před 4 lety +4

      @Marc Ortiz do you plan on mudding or hitting trails? If your just daily driving you should be fine i would go for the 5.9 magnum though way more power and torque and the trade off is about 2mpg lol. Plus to this day the 5.9 sounds so good.

    • @zachsteele6964
      @zachsteele6964 Před 3 lety +4

      @@whitepeachasmr hey I'm late, my friend has a 97 and his hasn't had too bad of problems

  • @chrisaldridgesr8172
    @chrisaldridgesr8172 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks Len, your top of the line videos and 1A auto, have helped me keep my 2 95 Rams going. Both are 2wd one is a extended cab long bed 2500 V10 the other a1500 short bed regular cab 5.2 honestly without your videos my son and I would be lost on some of the new things going wrong on these old Ram's. So thanks again.

  • @cmbrewer84
    @cmbrewer84 Před 2 lety +3

    1A Auto should make sure they keep this guy. He is really good, thank you for the the thorough explanation

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Před 2 lety

      +cmbrewer84 Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @bradfordjeff
    @bradfordjeff Před 3 lety +9

    350,000+ miles on my 5.9L 98. Runs and drives like a dream. The biggest problem is corrosion in the in-cab fuse box. I've bypassed the fuse box for the few things that stopped working.

    • @ruller213
      @ruller213 Před rokem +1

      Hey I've got a lot of issues with my 2000 ram that seem to be based around that interior fuse box, no reverse lights, abs and engine lights, no speedo, no ac, was stalling when coming to a stop but I've basically completely fixed all that except the interior fuse box, 157k miles and looks fairly new

  • @oldmedicinecrow
    @oldmedicinecrow Před 3 lety +9

    I bought a plastic dash cover from you guys for my last gen 2 truck. I like it a lot. I have another gen 2 truck. I love these trucks. I"ve bought front driver seat cushions for both trucks. It fit nicely and feels good.

  • @gregcjdr
    @gregcjdr Před 3 lety +12

    I think you did a really good job with this video. There is one point I'd like to mention about the first issue you brought up regarding steering wandering. After you've checked the steering system completely as you have described and you find NO worn parts, often times you will have steering box play/wear. There is an allen headed adjustment screw on the top of the box with a lock nut. Loosen the lock nut and turn the Allen screw absolutely no more than 1/8 of a turn. This put my diesel right back on the straight and narrow.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Před 3 lety +1

      +Greg C Thanks for the feedback!

    • @Blue-moon12
      @Blue-moon12 Před 2 lety

      My 2500 V10 has this steering issue

  • @tylerlanceGSD
    @tylerlanceGSD Před 5 měsíci

    This guy is golden always keeping safety involved and making the job look simple for the consumer to understand

  • @benjaminklotovich5364
    @benjaminklotovich5364 Před 3 lety +5

    I love watching your videos man the honesty you put in them shows great character being pro do it yourself hell yeah

  • @roywhitman7109
    @roywhitman7109 Před rokem +4

    Wanted to mention to the 5.9 Cummins owners, keep that killer dowel pin in mind. Evidently, inside the timing case, there's a little dowel pin that might work it's way out & fall into the gears which will pretty much cause catastrophic failure. There's a metal piece that looks like a guitar pick that can be installed to prevent this from happening.

  • @stuoldham1281
    @stuoldham1281 Před 2 lety

    Mine's a '98 1500 4x4 I bought new; now has 107,700 miles. Rarely in the sun and always garaged. When new bought Mopar seat covers and an aftermarket dash pad. Both the driver seat and dash is in like-new condition. So far no issues with wandering or front diff engagement. I do like the idea of using a cable rather than vacuum to engage the front diff. Thanks for the tip!!

  • @manriquebiltcustoms1538
    @manriquebiltcustoms1538 Před 2 lety +1

    super informative....still driving my 2nd Gen....he nailed those issues (minus a couple others)....some i didn't even know about

  • @yupyup4209
    @yupyup4209 Před 4 lety +20

    I love the way you explain things and always start with the possible symptoms

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Před 4 lety

      +Yup Yup Thanks for the feedback!

  • @onewheelup9559
    @onewheelup9559 Před 3 lety +2

    Genuinely enjoyed the whole video. Appreciate the info 🙏🏼

  • @chevysucks1233
    @chevysucks1233 Před 3 lety +24

    I love watching these videos. I bought my truck 2 years ago when I was 18. I'm still learning a lot. Just the other week I was under my truck and noticed my 4x4 actuator was being held on by 1 bolt. And of course my axle was low on fluid. I still love my 96 ram 1500 5.9. she has 255k if anyone is curious.

    • @TheKillerMarine
      @TheKillerMarine Před 3 lety +4

      Honestly these are solid trucks. I can recommend a forum for you if you'd like

    • @chevysucks1233
      @chevysucks1233 Před 3 lety

      @@TheKillerMarine sure thing

    • @willdavis188
      @willdavis188 Před 3 lety +3

      @@TheKillerMarine Which forum? I love my '97 1500 5.9 to pieces... and quite literally pieces in terms of the dash.

    • @timbuktoo7050
      @timbuktoo7050 Před 3 lety +1

      I have a 97 with 80k

    • @timbuktoo7050
      @timbuktoo7050 Před 3 lety

      @@TheKillerMarine what forum this is my first 2nd gen dodge

  • @robhtp3817
    @robhtp3817 Před 2 lety +1

    WOW! Thanks!! I just acquired a used 1994 and in the process of fixing it up. Just a truck for a homeowner to move & haul and fix things around the home. I know nothing about auto repair but now I’m learning. I’ll be checking back! Happy Thanksgiving

  • @MOMZanOUTLAW
    @MOMZanOUTLAW Před rokem

    Super huge Thank you for the amount of detail you provide with your videos. It's amazing how much I've learned from them - Hats off to ya from Idaho's own Outlaw of the Road!!!

  • @donaldking8288
    @donaldking8288 Před 2 lety +2

    I have a 98 ram 1500 ,seems like always needing something, sure I will be looking at more of your videos, They really help, Thanks !!

  • @2H2521
    @2H2521 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Worst dashboards ever made!

  • @melbatoast1985
    @melbatoast1985 Před 3 lety +10

    I love the way he says vehicle, I love his personality, I love the knowledge. This dude is the whole package.

    • @dubes5594
      @dubes5594 Před 3 lety +4

      Why dont you marry him then?

    • @melbatoast1985
      @melbatoast1985 Před 3 lety +1

      @@dubes5594 OMG I WISH!

    • @edhegma
      @edhegma Před 2 lety

      @@melbatoast1985 same BUT ONLY IF HE WISPERS vericle TO ME WHILE I SLEEP

  • @rickarmstrong3247
    @rickarmstrong3247 Před 2 lety +4

    I love "Vercle" LOL

  • @sylokthedefiled3047
    @sylokthedefiled3047 Před 3 lety +5

    The cracked dash issue can't exist if you have dash carpet. I totally don't have a fist-sized hole in my dash. Can't exist if I can't see it.

  • @melvinabernathy591
    @melvinabernathy591 Před rokem

    Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us. I am now able to fix many issues with my 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9 Cummins. Love this truck

  • @churchgest
    @churchgest Před 3 lety +2

    This man is my favorite a1 auto employee

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Před 3 lety

      +Jakey June Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @VerticalStacker
    @VerticalStacker Před 2 lety +2

    Just bought an ‘02 5.9L with 156k miles. Within two months I’ve already put over 5k into this POS. Transmission, pinion seal, front end rebuild, water pump, rear engine seal, and more to come I’m sure. Should have just bought. $20,000 truck. Oh well.

  • @AlcatrossX
    @AlcatrossX Před rokem

    You’re an absolute stud. Amazing video! Great first impression

  • @rhllnm
    @rhllnm Před 3 lety +1

    Great video, thanks. I love my Gen 2. Seat covers - Cabela's!

  • @jasonwulff8341
    @jasonwulff8341 Před 3 lety +8

    I did learn something from this video but i also have a couple of objections to it. The transmission regulator vavle makes a buzz when it's made of aluminum and Powder coated but it doesn't hurt anything. The snap ring in the transfer case was also in many of GM's1/2 tons as well so its not just a dodge problem. There is a harder snap ring made by superior transmission parts. The vacuum set up on these trucks is bar none the easiest 4x4 set out there. Ford had there own actuator problems and GM had all sorts of nightmarish designs especially on the all electronic push button set ups.

  • @Zooman1952
    @Zooman1952 Před rokem +2

    I am supprised you didn't mention the loss of 5th gear in the manual trans . I have lost it 6 times at repair cost of $600 each time

  • @ssteezybreezyy4479
    @ssteezybreezyy4479 Před 3 lety +49

    “Vericle”

    • @Baptistbowhunter
      @Baptistbowhunter Před 3 lety +4

      Ok I'm not the only one that thought that lol

    • @tylermoore5405
      @tylermoore5405 Před 3 lety

      Lol same

    • @mikes589
      @mikes589 Před 3 lety +1

      I definitely heard that

    • @Jason-px9ns
      @Jason-px9ns Před 3 lety +5

      I just ran to the comments to see if it was just me. Could be one hell of a drinking game... Drink every time he says Vericle...😂😂

    • @elsey1976
      @elsey1976 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Jason-px9ns trashed in 2mins

  • @texas_metalbb2910
    @texas_metalbb2910 Před 3 lety +5

    The 5.9 2001 Dodge Ram was my first truck. Best birthday ever. Me and my dad rebuilt the top half of the motor. Changed the starter and put a lift and tires on. Running 35s with a 6” lift. Did some performance mods and man. I loved that truck. My biggest regret was selling it. It rode like a covered wagon but man was it clean. Inside and out it looked brand new. Bought it from a farmer in central Texas. He drove it to the mail and to work. Never failed me. Exhaust i bought sounded amazing. Put a sound system in it. It was an extension of myself. If i could do it over again i would keep it and manage the bad mpg. It was white with black pin stripes. The best looking truck in my home town. My girlfriend then and now fiancé named it the honky 5000. High school and college, drove it every day. I pray one day i see it again and maybe get behind the wheel to relive my Childhood.

  • @portland675
    @portland675 Před rokem +1

    Great video I just inherited my dad’s 98 dodge ram, and was hoping to get some ideas on things to fix or upgrade

  • @johnjones4932
    @johnjones4932 Před 2 lety +1

    My dad had a short bed single cab 1997 dodge ram 4x4 positive traction rear end and it was sharp as hell. Probably the nicest one around. Anyway he had a 318 magnum with some kind of tuner package for the motor and it would never run right but when it did it had tuns of power. He loved that truck it was just one thing after another but there my most favorite truck by far. There beautiful trucks

  • @jamesgizasson
    @jamesgizasson Před 3 lety +1

    Mine is a 2wd stick diesel. I got a junkyard seat for 80 bucks, a pair of wire strippers, and took a crowbar to the PlastiGlass dash. Built my own with slotted angle and zip ties.
    ...
    Once a girl at a drive thru said it looked like it was out of Mad Max. I was so happy! X3

  • @WiringRescue
    @WiringRescue Před 4 lety +3

    Great Video Len!

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Před 4 lety

      +Jeremy N Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

  • @jsv.2932
    @jsv.2932 Před 3 lety

    I learned something new to me, thank you very much.

  • @chuy5765
    @chuy5765 Před rokem

    I just bought one of my brother I’m in love with it & this helps a lot

  • @anthonyd1995
    @anthonyd1995 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you very much I'm learning on some the problems I have in mine an you had great tips thank you very much it helped alot

  • @kristap.107
    @kristap.107 Před 2 lety

    I love how in depth he goes! I have yet to have any of these problems thus far.. and am hoping not to lmfao. My heat went out in my 02 but thats about it. Lol love this dude 10/10 so in depth and shows the actually issues!

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Před 2 lety

      +Krista P. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @1967250s
    @1967250s Před 4 měsíci

    Helped my old neighbor fix up his 95 4x4 Ram. One of the things often mentioned is the collar that holds the steering column goes bad/wears out, which also affects the steering wandering and clunks. Glued together much of the dash, brittle as all get out, and eventually installed a cover.

  • @Upstreamguide
    @Upstreamguide Před 21 dnem +1

    Good info. Will help with my 95 1500 rebuild.

  • @Totes_ma_Goat
    @Totes_ma_Goat Před 3 lety +3

    Every Dodge i owned from 97-01 i had to replace the transmission. Fun times.

  • @user-fk4yj3vb2x
    @user-fk4yj3vb2x Před 3 měsíci +2

    We have 3 of these trucks!!! Best trucks ever

  • @crazyhawk99
    @crazyhawk99 Před 2 lety +3

    Good stuff, but I’m very surprised the HVAC blend doors didn’t make the top five problems.

  • @Rextrent
    @Rextrent Před 2 lety +1

    Wish I had watched this when I bought my 01 RAm1500 several years ago.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Před 2 lety

      +Rextrent Thanks for the feedback!

  • @glenkelley6048
    @glenkelley6048 Před 3 lety

    TY for a fine production, like and sub!

  • @biglebowski923
    @biglebowski923 Před 3 lety +2

    Other than that they are good trucks LOL . I had a 2001 Dodge Ram 4x4 5.9 The plenum leaking oil under the intake. . The heater core went bad at 65,000 miles. You have to remove that brittle dash you mentioned. 2 water pumps , 3 transmissions . First transmission problem started at 60,000 miles . The second at 135,000 and the third never shifted correctly constantly searching for correct gear. Drive shaft fell out of it , AC quit working . Finally sold it for little of nothing just got tired of constant problems. Dodge could have kept me as a customer if they would have recalled them . Obvious problems with the transmissions and the dash cracking but Dodge elected to let us pay for their fuck ups. So no more Dodge for me. Toyota is the truck.

  • @InSaNeAssAss1n
    @InSaNeAssAss1n Před 4 lety +5

    I have a Few more. Second Gens were around the Project Years so this is what I found with My 5.9 Magnum Gas 360 2wd. 1. If you move the throttle body assemble at all it is possible that the Transmission Valve (TV cable) in these trucks could be over tightened or be hit out of adjustment which could cost a bit of money putting it back to FactoryShifting Tune and along with any other problems it causes. 2. Has to be that if the Evap hoses or any of the system gets confiscated with air it purges with oil cause all the throttle systems to clog with oil and collect dirt. 3. If they overeat at all there is a concern for destroying the engine by simply breaking a bolt to cracking an overheated head with water. 4. Super old truck could have a clogged cat. 5. They should most definitely have an exhaust leak around the time anyone used a truck. 6. There is a drain hose that if is clogged the water will leak into Your Passengers Floor Board. 7. The Steering column assembly will smack the firewall or engine bay with any Size Lift or on turns. 8. A/C will go out after one Year due to any leaks or engine malfunction. All though after all these situations I am fixing the trucks and learning more things about it. I wish I could learn how to convert gas vehicles to hybrid🔥. Gotta sell it after a phew winters .

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Před 4 lety

      +Drake Farmer Thanks for the feedback!

    • @workingshlub8861
      @workingshlub8861 Před 4 lety

      cant forget the intake plenum gasket...chances are if you are buying one of these now with high miles its already been done....not a huge deal and not to hard if your a decent at DIY

  • @derekbowen4600
    @derekbowen4600 Před 3 lety +2

    I just bought a 2001 and so far it's an amazing truck lots of rust but very strong truck and super low miles 107000 miles

  • @user-ix4rz4vr5i
    @user-ix4rz4vr5i Před měsícem

    Wish you were in my town! Great video! THX

  • @javiermagdaleno5664
    @javiermagdaleno5664 Před 3 lety

    Good job brother thank you you're awesome

  • @radiorick4975
    @radiorick4975 Před 3 lety +2

    I have replaced transmission governor twice. Have replaced camshaft sensor in distributor number of times gone with manufacture by the name of standard hopefully it will hold up. Standard does make Blue Streak rotor and cap that's the way to go. Had a 88 replaced camshaft sensor couple of times use Mopar brand. It gets old having one in the glove box for a spare.

  • @josephflippo1243
    @josephflippo1243 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Can you do a video on changing out the neutral safety switch or the transmission shifting module

  • @tarnow07
    @tarnow07 Před 2 lety +2

    what you explained on this veeracle is not death wobble its just loose components death wobble is actually a hydraulic phenomenon that happens inside the gear box that causes rapid shaking of the steering wheel and all components down to the wheels.

  • @artiglesias9317
    @artiglesias9317 Před rokem

    Wonderful speaker! This man should be a college professor, he has a very special gift.

  • @jaeb.2842
    @jaeb.2842 Před 4 lety +8

    Thank you for this!!! Great job

  • @johnjamesjoseph3814
    @johnjamesjoseph3814 Před 3 lety +1

    I don't own a Gen 2 Dodge, but this is very interesting!

  • @redneckillinois2030
    @redneckillinois2030 Před 3 lety +2

    Hey really enjoyed the video! Could you make one on first generations? I have both a first and second gen and love these kind of videos

  • @dustdevil240
    @dustdevil240 Před 2 lety

    To the point and much appreciated

  • @deewhiteside8618
    @deewhiteside8618 Před 3 lety

    This video is very helpful

  • @technoshaman001
    @technoshaman001 Před 2 lety

    you are awesome, thank you for making this video

  • @dylanbrusstar6646
    @dylanbrusstar6646 Před 3 lety +5

    I was wondering why I had problems shifting outta 4WD, thanks. I have to put my ‘01 in reverse and drive a couple of times, sometimes, to shift back to 2WD.

    • @gregz4249
      @gregz4249 Před 3 lety +3

      I got rid of vacuum disconnect , replaced with solid axles and Spyntec free spin hubs and threw in a lunchbox locker and love it , all new synergy tie rods new ball joints and u-joints drives better than new cause it is better, also redhead box with borg warner shaft , try it you’ll love the way will drive, still lot cheeper than new truck if can do yourself

  • @Texas_J
    @Texas_J Před 2 lety +3

    Add a list of parts in the description so we can find them. For example, part for steering wander that goes from frame to frame.

  • @andrewhansen4179
    @andrewhansen4179 Před 2 lety +2

    Top 3 problems on the Gen 2 Cummins diesels are the xcheap and faulty fuel pump and it's poor location in the engine bay. When the fuel pump fails it can destroy the injection pump which is problem #2. Upgrade both the fuel pump and injection pump. And then locate a better quality fuel pump on the frame rail near the fuel tank so it pushes diesel fuel. Then buy an upgraded injection pump with new computer and better internals.....I like Blue Chip Special X. Problem #3 was the weak transmission. Upgrades done to the 47re can be very rewarding in terms of reliability and much better fuel mileage. Seems that the internals of the 47re, in particular, were lacking in many areas, and also the low fluid pressures needed to do a good job of controlling the torque converter. My upgraded (Goerend parts) transmission is just so much more superior to the stock trans. Fuel mileage has really improved.

  • @calebhallberg9938
    @calebhallberg9938 Před 3 lety +13

    "verical" ??? haha love this video! very informative!

  • @Exclusive_Criminal
    @Exclusive_Criminal Před 2 lety

    Purchasing a 2009 f550 with a 5.9 Cummins diesel. Excellent engine. One of a kind dump truck I’m going to have.

  • @nicholasvangreat260
    @nicholasvangreat260 Před 3 lety +16

    Thanks for the video as I have a 2000 1500 RAM RWD with the “steering wonderer” problem. What is the part you mentioned on the video? I looked on the website and the only thing I could find is the stabilizer damper. I am ready to order the part if you carry it - thanks!

  • @sarventemid_fightclasssarv6305

    I bought a dodge ram 1500 back at 2009 and still have it I did a lot of work on it myself to keep it running . I replace the heater core myself and I also had the winsheild replace l also replace the brake pads and brake shoes and the water pump. I also change the oil every chance l get. I love my truck alot l was thinking of selling it at one time bout change my mind on madder what they say about dodge Rams

  • @ronramsey3349
    @ronramsey3349 Před 2 lety +2

    I would add the plenum gasket on the bottom of the intake manifold. My Dakota shares the same engine (5.2/5.9 magnum) and it's a very common problem. You end up with oil consumption and pinging.

  • @sirloinofbeef120
    @sirloinofbeef120 Před 3 lety

    This was actually pretty good

  • @GratefulOverlander
    @GratefulOverlander Před 2 lety +2

    This dude is good.
    👍👍

  • @joshuamadsen4692
    @joshuamadsen4692 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the video. Can you give me the name or link to the after market part that you can attach to the sway bar? thannks

  • @radicalron65
    @radicalron65 Před 3 lety +2

    There are barely any of these series of pickup trucks left on the road today they've been off the road for more than 12 years.... Barely any of them held up at all...

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Před 3 lety

      +radicalron65 Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @oscarwalton1188
    @oscarwalton1188 Před 2 lety +1

    I own 1500 96 4x4 I have had it since 2004 still going strong

  • @AZsmoothrider
    @AZsmoothrider Před 3 lety +10

    I will take a manually shifted transfer case and manual locking hubs any day please.

  • @UnkieZentar
    @UnkieZentar Před 3 lety +3

    I got a giggle out of this, these are all 97-01 problems (2002 for the 2500/3500) secondly 94 was the first year, that being said, 94/95 shared ALOT of sensors from the 91-93 first gens map,iac,taillight harnesses ( they have round pins as to where 96/01 had flat pins ).
    Continuing on other nit picking spots, its a straight axle truck on the 4wd models, OF COURSE the wheel is going to follow the road its the nature of the beast. ( not to say it can't be eliminated), the transmission issues with the solenoids also had me tickled a little bit, there is 4 different transmissions the 1500 came with, the 46re ( the most used trans ) being the problem child, there was also the NV2500, the 46rh ( the hydraulic version of the 46re, ) and the 47rh a beefier version of the 46 series trans.
    Then you get to the 2wd trucks, rust is absolutely correct, don't sneeze around these trucks otherwise its rotted out, but the 2wd trucks have an additional party piece involved with the frame right where the sway bar mounts, it has no drain holes where it mounts so with it being the lowest point in that section of frame it rots out.
    Oh and don't forget the rear end, the 1500s love to eat those.
    OH AGAIN, the biggest problem of them all, the intake manifold which has the valley cover attached to it in a separate piece, the aluminum expands quicker than the heads and the valley cover causing oil to get in the intake and outside and run down the front and back of the block, further engine related issues is the siamesed heads they WILL crack causing miss fires until they warm up ( in some cases like my truck ) or they warp far enough to start burning coolant.
    These cracks are always between cylinders 3 and 5, 4 and 6.
    Big ole rant done, also I believe you guys have a video about doing window guides on the P2 generation of the S60/V70/XC70/S80/XC90, the S80 (1998-2006) and the XC90 (2002-2016) need separate videos because their window regulators while use the same blue anchors have a totally different operation of the window so it physically can't apply.

  • @chrispeters4405
    @chrispeters4405 Před 2 lety

    I did everything on my steering, I did the steering box and the aftermarket reinforcement bracket and it sort of....helped, it still has drift but not as bad

  • @davekana8388
    @davekana8388 Před 3 lety

    What’s the part called for the manual override on the vacuum assist? I have a 2000 with a Cummins 2500 triple disc Automatic, love this truck!

  • @christopherwright9299
    @christopherwright9299 Před 2 lety

    OMG! these are all the things that are wrong with my truck!!! Well except for the vacuum and death wobble... took care of the death wobble and I will be awaiting the day when I get to deal with the vacuum situation

  • @anthonyvickers3469
    @anthonyvickers3469 Před 2 lety

    BRAVO on the 5.

  • @victorviveros3745
    @victorviveros3745 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video,,, is there any recessed part that holds the radio? ,, mine jumps like if something is broken. Thks keep posting

    • @kevinholman6369
      @kevinholman6369 Před 3 lety

      Id reccoment going aftermarket, also check the fuses.

  • @galenyoung8349
    @galenyoung8349 Před 2 lety

    GREAT TIPS for MY, "Vyrical.. thanks, brother!!❤

  • @MrLucifuge1973
    @MrLucifuge1973 Před 4 lety

    I've replaced 3 headlight switches 2 multi switches and the DRL on my 97. I've owned it for two years. They recalled the 98's and the '97 3500's but not the 2500. Which, of course, is what I bought. Other then that it's a great van lol

    • @Jon-jk8vd
      @Jon-jk8vd Před 3 lety

      poor design, the switch carries the whole electrical load of the light.

  • @perrydewalt903
    @perrydewalt903 Před 3 lety

    Nice video man

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Před 3 lety

      +Perry Dewalt Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c