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Service Manual
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 8:33 am
by jtcarlsen67
Does anyone know where one could find a printed service manual for Ram Trucks. I will be looking for a 2017 PW manual but I know they're not likely out yet...but if someone had a contact number or webpage that sells them I could keep checking for when they are available? I know I have found sites with the manuals on DVD but I'd prefer a printed manual to use while working on the vehicle rather than needing to have a computer nearby. Any input appreciated. Thanks.
Tim
Re: Service Manual
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 12:52 pm
by flattire
May not even be available anymore in printed form. I know what you are saying about being able to have a real book to read from.
I sort of thought they stopped with the printed some years ago. Just too many pages and too expensive.
Re: Service Manual
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 2:07 pm
by Mule
soft copy + a quick trip to Kinkos? :dunno
Re: Service Manual
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 2:26 pm
by jtcarlsen67
I figured I'd ask. The DVD version is usually about 200-300 bucks. Can't imagine the printed copy wouldve cost more than that. lol
Re: Service Manual
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 2:59 pm
by cruz
Mule wrote:soft copy + a quick trip to Kinkos? :dunno
I wonder what it would cost to print 9266 pages ?
Re: Service Manual
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 8:06 pm
by Retired BLM Rig
I would ask the parts department at the dealer if there's even one available.

Re: Service Manual
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 10:53 pm
by flattire
Hey...if the Power Wagon brochure could cost $65 just imagine what 9000+ pages would be!!
Plus shipping.

Re: Service Manual
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 7:29 am
by jtcarlsen67
Cruz....yeah I suspect that would be a bit expensive. lol
BLM...good idea...I will ask next time I drive by the dealer.
Flattire...lol...well I'm not looking for a color glossy manual...though that's be sweet. lol
Re: Service Manual
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 12:03 pm
by cruz
It wasn't too long ago that you could get a printed FSM directly from Chrysler .
In 1996 I bought one for my '96 Dakota for $118.00 .
Back in '05 I was going to get one for the PW, but found one and also a 2005 PW Owners Manual online for free.
IIRC the printed FSM was two volumes for somewhere around $400.00 .
Re: Service Manual
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 12:44 pm
by jtcarlsen67
Cruz...so i looked at the website
www.techauthority.com. Seems the last year you can get printed manuals for is 2008. you can DVD from 2000 to the present. For 2008 Ram 1500/2500 the printed was 240 and the DVD 140. I so would pay for the printed. Looks like I will be relegated to the DVD version for 2017 when they are available (currently they are not listed). Then I will have to seek out a cost effective way to print it out if possible....but thanks for the picture that helped my find that site.
Re: Service Manual
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 12:59 pm
by FirerescuePW
You could always just print what you are working on at the time.
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Re: Service Manual
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 1:02 pm
by cruz
FirerescuePW wrote:You could always just print what you are working on at the time.
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Helluva an idea. Damn, your one clever guy Firerescue ...

Re: Service Manual
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 1:10 pm
by FirerescuePW
Thanks!
I think...
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Re: Service Manual
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 1:24 pm
by cruz
FirerescuePW wrote:
Thanks!
I think...

I'll let you decide
