gun45boat's Build - 2004 Ram 2500 "rock crawler expedition build"

[gun45boat]

Thanks man. I will dig into it this week. Thanks for letting me know the location.

[gun45boat]

Apparently the 03-05 (non-EGR) Hemi's do not have a TPS switch. Off to do more research.

[BigRed2007]

Oh...yea...mine is an 07...I had an 01 durango with the TPS in the same place though. ..wierd

[BigRed2007]

I can't figure out where a throttle position sensor could possibly be located if not attached to the throttle body...how would it detect the position of the throttle without touching it???...or it is not your actual problem...

[azracer]

You have two TPS sensors. One is on the throttle pedal inside the truck and one is part of the throttle body. The throttle body is not serviceable and would be replaced as an assembly. Either one could cause your issue but my gut tells me the throttle body would be the most likely cause. You may just want to try cleaning the throttle body. Don't let gravity or direct spray allow the cleaner to enter the electronic side of the throttle plate via the shaft. I remove mine and use a cleaner soaked rag when I do mine . After market performance units are about the same cost as an OEM replacement and the direct replacement parts house units are more reasonable now.

You may want to read this first though...
http://www.dodgetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=356005

The throttle pedal sensor tells the CPU what the driver wants and the throttle plate sensor tells the CPU where in reality the throttle plate is. Either one should set a code but I guess it is possible to not set a code.

Is this what your throttle body looks like?

[gun45boat]

AZRACER I REALLY appreciate your help with that!!!!!! Thanks for taking the time to clarify.. I owe you one...

[gun45boat]

Holy Jesus.... 5 hours to track down the issue.... Apparently this truck, and ALL dodge trucks have a Freaking battery temperature sensor that sits at the bottom of the battery tray (RETARDED) and if this sensor gets old and wet/dirty/full of mud... It completely screws with the ENTIRE engine program....

The switch will shut down the entire engine/accelerator/idle speed/and everything that has to do with the engine........ It will throw codes for TPS/low idle voltage/ Accelerator low voltage/ etc.etc.etc. to include P0516,,,,P2122,,,P2299,,, and 3 others that I forgot>>> and will throw 2 more codes for the emission system...WTF??? It even would crank down my volt meter(in the dash) to ZERO then the damn CEL light will beep and blink like crazy...


Pulled the switch,,, cleaned it up,,,, slapped it back in.... Good as new...
Just thought you all might want to know:)

[BigRed2007]

Wow..holy hell...glad you got it figured out...I am getting two codes right now for evaporated system leaks...I don't even know where to start.

[Pit Slave]

LOL I have been there many times... lol

PIT,,,, Do you have pictures of it installed? I need to get off my ass and get a larger radiator, especially since I plan on flogging the F$%K out of my rig in Moab... WOuld enjoy knowing that everything bolts together etc.etc. before ordering.. Thanks man,,,

No pics of it yet, I just ordered it so it will be about 2 weeks before I see it.

[attachment=-1]uploadfromtaptalk1427136313193.jpg[/attachment][attachment=-1]uploadfromtaptalk1427136379333.jpg[/attachment][attachment=-1]uploadfromtaptalk1427136484150.jpg[/attachment]

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

[Pit Slave]

[attachment=-1]uploadfromtaptalk1427137430649.jpg[/attachment]

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

[gun45boat]

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!! That is bad ass!!!!!!!!!!! I will order one tom...... Hopefully get it before I depart for Moab on the 25th... Thanks for posting the pics of the radiator!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Pit Slave]

FYI, the first pic is with a quarter and a dollar coin. Not a dime and penny. Lol

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

[Pit Slave]

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!! That is bad ass!!!!!!!!!!! I will order one tom...... Hopefully get it before I depart for Moab on the 25th... Thanks for posting the pics of the radiator!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dude, it ended up being a two week turnaround to the door from the time it was placed! Just call CJC off road and talk to Paul. Tell him you want what Pit Slave got. Also let him know I sent ya.

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

[gun45boat]

Will do... Thanks again,,,, Stoked about that radiator!!!! Freakin' HUGE!!!!!! Good to say goodbye to overheating issues when I am bouncing the redline:):)

[Mr.Smith]

Holy Jesus.... 5 hours to track down the issue.... Apparently this truck, and ALL dodge trucks have a Freaking battery temperature sensor that sits at the bottom of the battery tray (RETARDED) and if this sensor gets old and wet/dirty/full of mud... It completely screws with the ENTIRE engine program....

The switch will shut down the entire engine/accelerator/idle speed/and everything that has to do with the engine........ It will throw codes for TPS/low idle voltage/ Accelerator low voltage/ etc.etc.etc. to include P0516,,,,P2122,,,P2299,,, and 3 others that I forgot>>> and will throw 2 more codes for the emission system...WTF??? It even would crank down my volt meter(in the dash) to ZERO then the damn CEL light will beep and blink like crazy...


Pulled the switch,,, cleaned it up,,,, slapped it back in.... Good as new...
Just thought you all might want to know:)

Any pictures of the sensor & it's location?

[Mr.Smith]

[attachment=-1]uploadfromtaptalk1427137430649.jpg[/attachment]

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

PHUUUCK! That is soooo nice! Electric fan or stock setup?

[Pit Slave]

[attachment=-1]uploadfromtaptalk1427137430649.jpg[/attachment]

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

PHUUUCK! That is soooo nice! Electric fan or stock setup?

Stock setup, I don't feel like messing with the coolant/washer tanks at the moment.

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

[gun45boat]

OH SHIT YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally found a long arm kit for my shit that does NOT hang low and become ROCK HANGERS!!!!!!!!!! High and dry!!!!!!!

ORDERED!!!!!!!!!! and will be installed by Moab for the front:)

http://www.polyperformance.com/Synergy- ... lti=109214

Except,,, I will be welding mine in and fabbing up to make it lighter.

[05PWrockcrawler]

Very nice I can't wait to see this beast in person


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk/hopefully somewhere Offroad!

[gun45boat]

Need advise on Ujoints for the rear driveshaft. (05 Ram 2500 w/ 1 piece rear Dshaft) Been running the stocker's forever... Blew mine out when the axle tucked on Hot Tub in Moab. What is the best UJoint to get? What is the size? 05, I know you got experience with this:)

[FirerescuePW]

Everything I've heard says Spicer and George at 8 Lug. There are 2 different sizes. I can't help with specifics on both. Tapping out...

[BigRed2007]

Just call George at 8 Lug. He will know what you need.

[gun45boat]

DOne,,, thanks fellas... Apparently my truck uses the Spicer 1410 joints with the 1 3/16" caps Ordered the Spicer (stock) units since they have held up so well with my heavy foot.. $41.00 each shipped Can't beat that;)

[Weststsh]

DOne,,, thanks fellas... Apparently my truck uses the Spicer 1410 joints with the 1 3/16" caps Ordered the Spicer (stock) units since they have held up so well with my heavy foot.. $41.00 each shipped Can't beat that;)

Installed the 1410 series on an 07, you will have to grind down the caps 5 thousandths or get snap rings that are 5 thousandths thinner. The snap rings supplied don't work, to freaking tight. I think the 1415 series fits right but read they are manufactured in china, but who knows this is the internet.

[gun45boat]

Weird... Mine went on perfectly, using the supplied clips. But I do know that there are differences throughout the years... Might be a difference between an 05 and an 07? But the spicers are tough, and made in the USA:)