newbee with first questions
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newbee with first questions
Hi, I've got a few minor things to deal with on my 2002 Ram Van 1500.
1. Intermitent connection in the ignition switch or lock cylinder. (Radio and turn signals go out. When key is jiggled they go back on.)
2. When heat is on defrost of upper level vents, it stinks. Mold?
3. Fuel gauge starting to become inaccurate when low.
I've been out of work for a while so now I've got some time to work on the van!
Thanks for any help.
Mike
1. Intermitent connection in the ignition switch or lock cylinder. (Radio and turn signals go out. When key is jiggled they go back on.)
2. When heat is on defrost of upper level vents, it stinks. Mold?
3. Fuel gauge starting to become inaccurate when low.
I've been out of work for a while so now I've got some time to work on the van!
Thanks for any help.
Mike
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On the mold be sure that the AC drain is not clogged up. That will make the mold grow the fastest. And later start allowing the condensation to leak into the floor board. Don't ask me how I know about the condensation leak.
On the fuel sending unit. If it is only inaccurate when below half a tank then I would recommend keeping the tank over half for that reason and to help prolong the life of the fuel pump. The fuel is what keeps the pump motor cool.
Once you do come to the point of having to replace the fuel pump module then take some PB Blaster, or WD 40 and spray on the bolts. On one van I did this about 30 minutes before removing them and had no problem. Now that was on a van driven in Texas. Up north I would try a few days in advance and spray two to three time each day.
On the fuel sending unit. If it is only inaccurate when below half a tank then I would recommend keeping the tank over half for that reason and to help prolong the life of the fuel pump. The fuel is what keeps the pump motor cool.
Once you do come to the point of having to replace the fuel pump module then take some PB Blaster, or WD 40 and spray on the bolts. On one van I did this about 30 minutes before removing them and had no problem. Now that was on a van driven in Texas. Up north I would try a few days in advance and spray two to three time each day.