Dodge Ram 1500 Loose Fuel Cap Not the Problem – DTC P0456
Vehicle: 2014 Dodge Ram 1500, 4WD, V8-5.7L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 89,995 miles
Problem: The truck came in with the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on and a loose fuel cap message displayed on the dash.
Ford F350 Diesel Injection System Ingesting Air
Vehicle: 2003 Ford F350 Super Duty, 4WD, V8-6.0L DSL Turbo, Manual Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 185,202 miles
Problem: This truck was dropped off at the shop because of hard starting, stalling and lack of power.
Dodge Ram Intermittent Drivability Problem – MIL On
Vehicle: 2017 Dodge Ram 1500, 4WD, V6-3.6L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 161,919 miles
Problem: The truck was brought into the shop because the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) was on, the idle speed was fluctuating and there was a lack of throttle response. The customer stated that the drivability issues were intermittent.
Murano No Start - Ignition Stays On, Multiple DTCs
Vehicle: 2011 Nissan Murano, V6-3.5L (VQ35DE), Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 165,300 miles
Problem: The owner had her Murano towed to the shop because of a no-crank condition and she and the inability to turn the ignition off, even when pressing the push-start button. The malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on.
A quick start guide to no-start diagnostics
A common customer complaint is that their vehicle will crank but not start. Luckily, there are a few quick hacks designed to identify what system is affecting the starting cycle. (NOTE: This article will not cover specific test steps, but rather will outline the most efficient order in identifying what is missing in the ignition sequence.)
Avoid Replacing Damaged Bumpers – Repair with Heat Welding Instead
AutobodyNews' Toby Chess views heat welding as a viable alternative for faster turnarounds and less time and materials.
A bumper end on a 4-year-old vehicle has a small amount of damage to the lower side of the facia and a missing tab.
Your options:
- Buy a new OEM bumper
- Buy a certified aftermarket bumper
- Buy the cheapest aftermarket bumper
- Send the bumper to a sublet bumper repair facility
- Purchase a used bumper cover
- Repair in-house using heat welding and/or adhesives
Is that the road, or my Ram?
TRENDING TSB
Ram drivers may have been surprised by a vibration coming from the rear of their truck at highway speeds. Specifically, regular cab Ram 1500 trucks with a 6½ foot bed, built between October-December 2013 have been identified as generating a noticeable vibration at speeds of 50-75 mph.
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