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

 

Welcome to DF moparman! Ill move this thread over to the Dodge Ram Van Section. The people in that section may be able to give ya some good pointers on your problems. Good luck and I hope this helps!

 

1. Replace the ignition switch.

2. Yes.

3. Replace the fuel pump assembly in the gas tank.

 

Replace the switch, not the lock cylinder? I was afraid of that.

What can be done about the mold?

I've heard that dropping the fuel tank can be a problem with rusted bolts, etc.

Thanks for getting back on this.

 

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.

 

Thanks! I appreciate the advice.