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[BBRam]

Originally Posted by Cumminsturbo22

hey yall, trying to find the tc lockup switch diagram for my truck. any ideas?

Here is one thread. There is another that was posted recently, but I'm not sure where it is.

converter lock up

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03-3500, DRW, QC, 4x4, DTT Trans, Mag-Hytec, R700 BD Twins, BD IC Boots, BD Billet Flexplate, Lockup Switch, SMARTY TNT-R BETA/TS MP-8, Eliminator Fuel System, Floor It Stage 3.5 CP3, F1 Flux 3.8's, ARP Head Stud's, Springs, Fluidampr, ATS ARC-FLOW, AFE, Boost, Drive Pressure, Pyro, Fuel Pressure, Tran's Temp, Rail Pressure Gauge, GDP Ladder Bars, GR 7" Miters. Old #'s (R/T .021, 60' 1.76, 1/4 ET 13.14 @ 100.45 mph)

[badasscatman]

Has anybody had there ac just quit working ? I was disconecting my tst as I am having Lift pump broblems after the unhook no ac or mirror heat .I suspect the buttons as all fuses and relays are good I also called tst and got no response . also I did not smell burnt wires and there is no code .also ac comp is hooked up and ok .helllllllllllllllllp

[deathspeaker]

i have a 96 2500 auto trans 2wdrive with 91000 mi all stock? i am 2nd owner i just put in some 2stroke now it smokes why . what can i do to emprove the mpg i get around 19 hwy

[millco]

Originally Posted by badasscatman

Has anybody had there ac just quit working ? I was disconecting my tst as I am having Lift pump broblems after the unhook no ac or mirror heat .I suspect the buttons as all fuses and relays are good I also called tst and got no response . also I did not smell burnt wires and there is no code .also ac comp is hooked up and ok .helllllllllllllllllp

Glad you were able to get the pan!
I would check out by the a/c compressor. The wires going to the cutout switch can sometimes rub themselves bare. I think they will rub on the a/c line itself. Check this thoroughly. I went ahead and added split wire loom on mine to prevent them from having this problem. I have to wonder why your mirror heat would quit at the same time. Any possibility you unplugged something under your dash?
(Hey, if you want; PM me about that sd 33 sometime. That would be great if we could work something out!)

Originally Posted by deathspeaker

i have a 96 2500 auto trans 2wdrive with 91000 mi all stock? i am 2nd owner i just put in some 2stroke now it smokes why . what can i do to emprove the mpg i get around 19 hwy

How much 2 stroke did you use? I would think it would smoke if you put in more than a qt per tank full.....
How fast are you running to get 19? If your filters are all clean, and you drive as gently as possible, you may be at your highest mileage. For the best you want to run about 65 mph or even less......

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06 3500 4x4 SLT 48RE Mega sized, Plus 2 micron fuel filter, Twin Frantz oil filters, Rokk CPS, BHAF, ARE shell, Well, it's up to 14+ MPG and of course there's a list of wants!
73 1210 2x4 Int'l - patiently waiting to become a Cummins! 76 Scout - looking for a 4BT!

[millco]

Oh, don't complain too much about 19! (Check out my sig.........) (I only wish mine did that good!) (:

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06 3500 4x4 SLT 48RE Mega sized, Plus 2 micron fuel filter, Twin Frantz oil filters, Rokk CPS, BHAF, ARE shell, Well, it's up to 14+ MPG and of course there's a list of wants!
73 1210 2x4 Int'l - patiently waiting to become a Cummins! 76 Scout - looking for a 4BT!

[readyme]

Not sure if this is the place for this question, but I will give it a shot.

What is the first year Dodge made a full 4 door Cummins 2500?
I am looking for my first truck, but I need to be able to bring the family along.
Thanks for any help.

[BBRam]

Originally Posted by readyme

Not sure if this is the place for this question, but I will give it a shot.

What is the first year Dodge made a full 4 door Cummins 2500?
I am looking for my first truck, but I need to be able to bring the family along.
Thanks for any help.

They made a full 4 door back in the 60's but not with a cummins. But the 1st with a Cummins was 2003.

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03-3500, DRW, QC, 4x4, DTT Trans, Mag-Hytec, R700 BD Twins, BD IC Boots, BD Billet Flexplate, Lockup Switch, SMARTY TNT-R BETA/TS MP-8, Eliminator Fuel System, Floor It Stage 3.5 CP3, F1 Flux 3.8's, ARP Head Stud's, Springs, Fluidampr, ATS ARC-FLOW, AFE, Boost, Drive Pressure, Pyro, Fuel Pressure, Tran's Temp, Rail Pressure Gauge, GDP Ladder Bars, GR 7" Miters. Old #'s (R/T .021, 60' 1.76, 1/4 ET 13.14 @ 100.45 mph)

[millco]

Originally Posted by readyme

Not sure if this is the place for this question, but I will give it a shot.

What is the first year Dodge made a full 4 door Cummins 2500?
I am looking for my first truck, but I need to be able to bring the family along.
Thanks for any help.

Well,
I say it is '06 because it is the MegaCab!!!! But I am a little 'partial' too!

It is a little confusing as the 3rd gen body that started in '03 had four door handles; but, was still called a QuadCab...... It is still called a QuadCab since it is based size wise on the previous 'two' handle model Quad Cab that was before it. After they started making the four handle model, there were no more two handle quadcabs........

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06 3500 4x4 SLT 48RE Mega sized, Plus 2 micron fuel filter, Twin Frantz oil filters, Rokk CPS, BHAF, ARE shell, Well, it's up to 14+ MPG and of course there's a list of wants!
73 1210 2x4 Int'l - patiently waiting to become a Cummins! 76 Scout - looking for a 4BT!

[hitch]

I just bought this truck from individual,it now has 104K on it after maiden run pulling flat bed trailer not a heavy load.I'm having trouble with maybe tranny or injection ,I don't know.It is running good but while its running at hwy speeds I,m having to kick it over to get it to move at times seems sluggish,then it picks right up again.When I kick her.It has auto tranny and is two wheel drive.

[millco]

Hitch,
Sorry I didn't see this earlier...
Check your air and fuel filters to make sure they are good. Change as needed! Let us know if this helps.
Do you have gauges? You need to make sure you have enough fuel pressure going to your injection pump to protect it and of course to make the truck run well! Don't drive it with low or without pressure to the VP-44. I think I would suspect the lift pump and then maybe the injection pump. If it is trans it should allow the engine to rev up without putting that power to the wheels and moving the truck, if that makes sense. If the truck seems more like you have let up on the throttle when in fact you haven't, then you can be sure it isn't the tranny (It just seems like there is less power and the engine hasn't rev'ed up).
About the only other thing to check is your grounds on the engine, engine compartment body grounds, and to the APPS sensor. Make sure the wiring connections on the APPS are all good too. Do this before changing components on the engine as ground problems can cause different things to seem bad.
That gives you a bit to check. Let us know what you find and welcome to the forum!

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06 3500 4x4 SLT 48RE Mega sized, Plus 2 micron fuel filter, Twin Frantz oil filters, Rokk CPS, BHAF, ARE shell, Well, it's up to 14+ MPG and of course there's a list of wants!
73 1210 2x4 Int'l - patiently waiting to become a Cummins! 76 Scout - looking for a 4BT!

[siliconemaker]

A newbie here, I've read alot of posts and am confused about all the talk about lift pumps, the need for fuel pressure guages and certain year models that are more prone to failure.
Would it be safe to say that no matter what year I purchase I should install a fuel pressure guage and consider getting an after market lift pump? How hard are they to install?

[JAKE98DODGE]

im a newbee that just bought a diesel guzzling 12v. thought it was the tranny but it still works. had a well respected tranny shop check it out and they turned up the line pressure to make it hold better. i get 10mpg town 12mpg highway. its got a 4" exhaust air raid intake and filter a 100hp plate and doesnt smoke a bit. please help, i cant afford to drive my truck

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98 12v quad cab shorty 100hp plate 4" magnaflow turbo back 295/75/16 toyo