New to me truck has a few issues

Waldershrek · 10-08-2008, 11:48 PM

Well just got back to NY with my 01. Trip went well, no problems but the truck does have some minor issues.

It needs new fog lights as the ones on it are all yellow and nasty.

The stacks need to be secured in the bed. The previous owner had taken the stacks off but I requested he put them back on before I picked it up which he did but apparently couldn't find the necessary items to secure them in the bed. So now they just kind of sit in the bed and they move when hitting bumps and such. How are you all securing these things?

It has leather seats but my heaters aren't working. When I hit the switches for the heaters they just flash for a few minutes and then go out. WTF does this mean?

The steering wheel is kinda sticky and smells funny. It appears it was a leather wrapped wheel but the leather wore off. I would get a cover but I hate how most covers are so thick.

The driver side mirror isn't really cracked, but spider webbed which distorts the view.

The steering wheel has about a 1/4 turn of play in it. I can literally turn it 1/4 turn each way left and right while driving and the truck doesn't turn. Also, straight for the truck is not straight for the wheel.

Where can I get the parts I need to fix this rig and where should I start as far as trouble shooting these problems?

***awenthol*** · 10-08-2008, 11:56 PM

Fog lights - ebay

Seats-they have a timer in them...maybe something got screwed up? I would check fuses and possibly connections.

Steering wheel - had same thing with an '02. Picked up a wheel cover from wally world, fit perfect (very thin).

Steering - welcome to junk Dodge trucks...you're looking at a bunch of front end parts..do a search and I assure you you'll find plenty of reading

Bigrok · 10-09-2008, 12:13 AM

My dad's 01 has play in the wheel just like yours. 01's are very notorious for that. He has replaced the whole front end about 3 times on his 01. It's decent (not perfect) for about 3-4 monthes then back to the same old play.

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Waldershrek · 10-09-2008, 12:53 AM

Yeah this one has already had the front end replaced about 40K ago and it's back to doing it again apparently.

KenCatskin · 10-09-2008, 12:49 PM

Look under the seats at the heater DIN connectors, the buttons will flash if the heater is disconnected.

Waldershrek · 10-11-2008, 10:33 PM

Oh I noticed another thing today. There appear to be buttons on the sides of the steering wheel. What do they do? Not the cruise buttons, but behind them on the sides of the part where the airbag is.

**409Cummins** · 10-11-2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Waldershrek

Oh I noticed another thing today. There appear to be buttons on the sides of the steering wheel. What do they do? Not the cruise buttons, but behind them on the sides of the part where the airbag is.

radio controls bubba

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Waldershrek · 10-11-2008, 11:10 PM

Well I tried them and nothing happened so must be they don't work

1000EE-Monarch · 10-11-2008, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Waldershrek

Well I tried them and nothing happened so must be they don't work

The left ones are for changing the station and the right ones are for volume. Is the radio stock?

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Waldershrek · 10-12-2008, 12:14 AM

No......ha that's probably why they didn't do anything. Isn't my face red

**Chris Mallett** · 10-12-2008, 06:12 AM

Look into Lukes links on the front end issues...The tracking bar is the biggest issue.

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**Chris Mallett** · 10-12-2008, 06:13 AM

Here ya go.

Luke's Link Tracking Bar Information Page

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10-08-2008, 11:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Waldershrek Cummins Fan Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Empire State Posts: 85 Waldershrek's Truck Pics	New to me truck has a few issues Well just got back to NY with my 01. Trip went well, no problems but the truck does have some minor issues. It needs new fog lights as the ones on it are all yellow and nasty. The stacks need to be secured in the bed. The previous owner had taken the stacks off but I requested he put them back on before I picked it up which he did but apparently couldn't find the necessary items to secure them in the bed. So now they just kind of sit in the bed and they move when hitting bumps and such. How are you all securing these things? It has leather seats but my heaters aren't working. When I hit the switches for the heaters they just flash for a few minutes and then go out. WTF does this mean? The steering wheel is kinda sticky and smells funny. It appears it was a leather wrapped wheel but the leather wore off. I would get a cover but I hate how most covers are so thick. The driver side mirror isn't really cracked, but spider webbed which distorts the view. The steering wheel has about a 1/4 turn of play in it. I can literally turn it 1/4 turn each way left and right while driving and the truck doesn't turn. Also, straight for the truck is not straight for the wheel. Where can I get the parts I need to fix this rig and where should I start as far as trouble shooting these problems?

10-09-2008, 12:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
KenCatskin Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 10 KenCatskin's Truck Pics	Seat heaters Look under the seats at the heater DIN connectors, the buttons will flash if the heater is disconnected.

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10-08-2008, 11:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
*awenthol* Diesel Head Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,432 awenthol's Truck Pics	Fog lights - ebay Seats-they have a timer in them...maybe something got screwed up? I would check fuses and possibly connections. Steering wheel - had same thing with an '02. Picked up a wheel cover from wally world, fit perfect (very thin). Steering - welcome to junk Dodge trucks...you're looking at a bunch of front end parts..do a search and I assure you you'll find plenty of reading

10-09-2008, 12:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bigrok Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kailua, HI Posts: 227 Bigrok's Truck Pics	My dad's 01 has play in the wheel just like yours. 01's are very notorious for that. He has replaced the whole front end about 3 times on his 01. It's decent (not perfect) for about 3-4 monthes then back to the same old play. __________________ Mine- 2007 2500 CTD, 5.9L, Auto, Silencer Ring MIA, Torque tube baffle MIA, B&W Hitch, Smarty Jr, ISSPRO gauges (boost, trans temp, EGT). Dads- 2001 3500 CTD, 5.9L HO, 6 speed, dually, completely stock

10-09-2008, 12:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Waldershrek Cummins Fan Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Empire State Posts: 85 Waldershrek's Truck Pics	Yeah this one has already had the front end replaced about 40K ago and it's back to doing it again apparently.

10-11-2008, 10:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Waldershrek Cummins Fan Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Empire State Posts: 85 Waldershrek's Truck Pics	Oh I noticed another thing today. There appear to be buttons on the sides of the steering wheel. What do they do? Not the cruise buttons, but behind them on the sides of the part where the airbag is.

10-11-2008, 11:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Waldershrek Cummins Fan Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Empire State Posts: 85 Waldershrek's Truck Pics	Well I tried them and nothing happened so must be they don't work

10-12-2008, 12:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
Waldershrek Cummins Fan Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Empire State Posts: 85 Waldershrek's Truck Pics	No......ha that's probably why they didn't do anything. Isn't my face red

10-12-2008, 06:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
Chris Mallett West Virginia Chapter President. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Craigsville, WV Posts: 1,871 Chris Mallett's Truck Pics	Look into Lukes links on the front end issues...The tracking bar is the biggest issue. __________________ 2005 QC LB Dually, 4x4, F1 Helix 2 Cam, Sportsman springs, Fluidampnr, Edge Juice w/Attitude, Smarty, S&B Cold air intake, Needing tranny goodies badly. Check out the West Virginia Cummins Crew

10-12-2008, 06:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
Chris Mallett West Virginia Chapter President. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Craigsville, WV Posts: 1,871 Chris Mallett's Truck Pics	Here ya go. Luke's Link Tracking Bar Information Page __________________ 2005 QC LB Dually, 4x4, F1 Helix 2 Cam, Sportsman springs, Fluidampnr, Edge Juice w/Attitude, Smarty, S&B Cold air intake, Needing tranny goodies badly. Check out the West Virginia Cummins Crew