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2004 Dodge Ram Repair Question


Topics covered: Diesel, Fuel injector, Heater.
Mileage: 30,000 miles.

Asked on January 25, 2013

Dodge Ram Diesel Problem

My 2500 ram wont start when it is cold outside.it cranks but wont start
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Replied on January 25, 2013

it is a cummins

Tiny Answered by elaine04
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Replied on January 26, 2013

Contacted my diesel expert, and he agrees, we need a whole lot more information. What temperatures? Is it plugged in? Have the injectors been replaced?

Tiny Answered by caradiodoc (expert)
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Replied on January 26, 2013

sorry about not giving enough detail,it ussually does not start in the 40,s. i can plug it in at home,but not at work as there are no outlets nearby, and the fuel injectors have not been replaced
thanks for all your help

Tiny Answered by elaine04
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Replied on January 26, 2013

My first though was there's a problem with the intake air heater but my buddy says that is very unlikely. He has rebuilt a lot of smashed trucks. All Dodges as that's all he likes, and mostly diesels. He said the two most likely things to suspect are the injectors and the injector pump. The injectors can get a little spec of dirt stuck inside. Don't know if that's accurate but apparently he has had good luck after replacing them. He didn't say what the problem is with the pumps. I don't know why temperature would have such a big affect unless there just isn't enough fuel getting in to fire properly.

Tiny Answered by caradiodoc (expert)
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