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Old 01-11-2008, 08:32 AM
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my 06 did the same thing when i bought it with 17000 miles on the clock. I couldn't stand it cuz people would look at me like i was driving an old clunker cuz it would crank and crank.
Haha I had the same kinda thing first date with this chick I pick her up in what was a brand new truck to me 06 with 15k and then it takes 4 tries to get it to start ....
She was like WTF?!
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TSB # 18-022-07 will fix the p0514 code.
Flash: 5.9L Turbo-Diesel Engine System Enhancements
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Engine Control Module
(ECM) with new software.
MODELS:
2003 - 2005 (DR / DH) Ram Truck
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 5.9L turbo diesel engine
Hope this helps......
(sales codes ETC and ETH respectively).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The following enhancements are included with this software:
1. Improved engine cooling (radiator fan activation) and prevention of possible engine
overheat. When coolant temperature faults are present the radiator fan is enabled
(turned on) during vehicle operation.
2. Correction to oil pressure reading when engine is operating at higher engine
temperatures above 91°C (195°F).
3. Improvement to the Temperature Sensor Rationality Test to prevent possible false test
failures and the following related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's):
a. DTC P0071 - Inlet Air Temperature Sensor Rationality.
b. DTC P0111 - Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Rationality.
c. DTC P0514 - Battery Temperature Sensor Rationality.
4. Additional Water-In-Fuel (WIF) warning added to indicate that the operator has had a
WIF DTC P2269 and has continued to operate (drive) the vehicle in excess of 500
miles without draining the water from the fuel filter. The following is the new WIF DTC
that has been added:
a. DTC P0169 - WIF Too Long Error
NUMBER:
18-022-07
GROUP:
Vehicle Performance
DATE:
March 14, 2007
5. ** Improvement to the Fuel Pressure Rationality Test to prevent possible false test
failures and the following related Diagnostic Trouble Code:
a. DTC P0191 - Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Performance (2004.5 to 2005 M.Y.
vehicles). **
And on 2005/2006 TSB 18-003-06 addresses a long crank...
SUBJECT:
Flash: Long Crank When Starting And/Or Transmission Shift And Battery Charging
Enhancements
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM - Cummins) with new software.
MODELS:
2005 - 2006 (DH/D1) Ram Truck (Heavy Duty)
NOTE: ** This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 5.9L turbo-diesel engine
(sales code ETH) built on or after January 01, 2005 (MDH 0101XX).
 



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