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One more common issue I've found and heard of on these trucks is the rear door wiring. If you have window/speaker/or lock issues with your rear door it could be the cabling in the boot when you open the rear door. This is a common issue since the doors open wide and the cables are constantly being bent back and forth.

These videos are phenomenal. You do an awesome job of communicating issues with recommendations. As someone trying to educate themselves on the trucks as much as I can before I buy one, its much appreciated. Keep up the strong work bud

Was chasing a start/stall and stalling while driving issue for months until i saw this video. Replaced the batteries and both issues resolved immediately. Thanks a lot!

Hey Andrew I just wanted to thank you for all your knowledge on these amazing trucks you definitely have helped me with my third gen multiple times. Also I just love the way you produce your content from the editing, consistent filters beautiful shots of scenery of course a dream 3rd gen. Well done

Solid video brother! Quality is top tier. Hope you are doing well man! Cheers on the success!

05 all stock but run better Baldwin fuel filter in it. 123k and no issues. Rebuild the front end at a 100k and upgrade steering. Well worth it long term. Change batteries every 4 years and clean ALL grounds on engine and other points including cables after 10 years. Make sure the yellow wire under the fusebox for the starter is clean with good connection. Keeping mine forever.

Thank you for the information and concise videos, I wish I had found them sooner. As to point #3, my 06 has been suffering from intermittent and bizarre electrical problems including one low beam going out, one wiper speed, rear tail light going out, odd starting habits and more. I changed out the batteries and soldered in new terminations for the crossover/assorted connections and half of my project list evaporated. I will add that cleaning the TIPM connectors underneath the fuse box should be a annual/semi annual inspection point. Cheers!

Awesome video! Did the blend door USA doors on my ‘03. Highly recommend!

This video is super accurate! Once you get through these issues these trucks are the best hands down!

I have told people about the injector test for awhile! I actually first discovered it, for myself, on accident. Noticed the rpm hop as unusual...but didn't know why... and when I replaced injectors it was smooth as butter. Since I've figured that was a injector slightly hanging open. And confirmed it with many experts as well as a go to test for early failure

The sad fact is that I’ve had issues with all thing that you mentioned except the injectors! Thankful the last owner of my truck was smart enough to replace them and put on a fass! And the blend doors was super easy! Just time consuming and definitely requires two sets of hands with the dash

Very accurate. Original owner of an ‘03 and I’ve dealt with all but the electrical issues. At 300k miles I can’t imagine replacing it though. It’s SO easy to work on. Nice vid. Thanks

Replacing the stock starter with a Mean Green gear reduction starter really helped my starting. Engine now starts very quickly and it just seems easier on the engine.

These are all very true! I do have 280k on injectors and CP3 no fass or airdog just take really good care of fuel and run standayne, knock on wood! But my tipm, trans front and I have had to replace and the bettry part is 100% true! Run interstate great video! Most of this you can fix your self! Love my 5.9 CR I’ll keep in running!

You are correct brother. Put 2 injectors in my 06 3500 south bend g56. Bought new and still love it 👍👍💪🏻💪🏻

Another awesome video. Thanks much.... These videos are so helpful to me and my 3rd Gen (07)... Thanks again!

just picked up a 3rd gen, 6" lift, 37's, winch, and all kinds of stuff. Pretty good so far. Just had to have the one piece drive shaft rebalanced and new rear u joints. Looking at manual hubs now. Thanks Andrew!

Just started watching your videos man I love them keep up the good work

Great video. This is one of the most high quality channels on KZfaq. The quality is consistently top noch. I personally would like to see videos in this style looking at 2nd gen Cummins and 7.3 Powerstroke(both OBS and SD) trucks

Thank you so much this definitely helps. We have a 2006 that’s giving us issues like those mentioned.

My 2003 2500 TD Quad Cab is one awesome truck. It's a long bed that came out of Alaska and is tricked out for that area. Standard in all aspects except, it's got an insulated camper, running boards, brush guard, tow hitch, long bed, set up for a snow plow and has a block heater. I bought it in 2010 for a song with only 37,xxx miles on the clock. It now has 128,xxx miles on it and my only issue has been a bad water pump at 50,xxx miles and a left tail light that just loves to blow out about every6 months, regardless of weather. I love this truck!

Thank you so much man. You’re info is transforming my truck into a tank

-Great Video! My blend door actuators need replacement , my Total Integrated control module went out I haven't had interior lights in months till I checked it. And I got a Mopar Big box on the way with some Carli Heavy Duty ball joints to help my front end slop. Very true video! Granted I have 340,000 miles

Great video bro. I just commented on another one of your videos. TIPM was my issue cuz my tail lights won’t work haha. So great to hear you say that. My buddy figured it out but where the fuse goes I had no power to those wires for the tail lights, therefore it’s the TIPM box. I even put my stock lights back on to see if my leds were bad. TIPM was $700 hard pill to swallow for a blinker.

Thanks for giving me hope for solving death wobble. I’m experiencing that right now.

Hey man thanks for your videos I love watching them I've been following you for a while and you've got some great content thank you for sharing. I have the same truck you are spot on with all of those things I just got it back from the shop getting transmission and turbo done ouch but I'm glad I did it and I'm doing water pump today and going to be looking at the blend doors here ASAP as that is the issue that I'm still stuck on figuring that all out or if I can do it myself basically. Really appreciate all of your helpful videos and the information is always excellent so thank you keep up the good work man!

I use transmission fluid on my truck, it love it! Helps with lubricantion

This is great! I love your content. Would like to see one of these for 2nd and 1st gens

Yay a new video!!! Enjoyed it fully

I agree. I have an 08 power wagon and this generation is a nice modern comfortable ride but still feels like a truck. While not a diesel it is a six speed, so it doesn't have cylinder deactivation. Just straight eight cylinders all the time. I can see myself never getting rid of it.

Nice video. I'm looking forward to more. If you haven't done one on sunroofs leaking you might look into it. Pretty common I understand. My 2006 Megadually does it. I'd never buy another with a sunroof but I don't know if the design of the drain system was improved.

Love watching you videos on your 3rd gen trucks. I have two 2004 that I purchased new but they're the 1500 5.7L hemi which I've maintained very well and look beautiful. Your videos inspire me to keep and enjoy my trucks for many years more. Your truck and my trucks have many things in common so your videos are very helpful to me. One of my trucks has that reving symptom that you mentioned. I'll have to check into those injectors. Thanks for your great videos. Keep them 3rd gen videos coming.

Just did injectors in my 03 at 300k. $1600 but definitely glad they didn't melt the motor down.

great video, thanks. bought a 03 with 230k miles on it. i have the maintenance records so can see what's done. original injectors (no symptoms of issues) original trans, all stock. lift pump was pre-emptively replaced earlier this year (OEM design unfortunately). previous owner always used fuel additive and replaced fuel filter frequently. TIPM was recently replaced, however I still get occasional "lamp out" light and flickering 4x4 light. HVAC on passenger side doesn't really work so blend door must be pooched. Also minor water leak from cab lights dripping from sun visor clips after very heavy rain. basically all the common stuff, lol.

I love your channel and your videos kudos 👊

Excellent Content!! Thank you!!

Great video bro you've covered some major topics that I ran into with my truck Question have you ran into any issues with the ABS if so what did you figure out or notice

Thanks bro appreciate the info 🤘🤘🤘 great video

#4 injector line seems a common failure point. It happened to me. Replacement #4 injector line is an upgraded design.

This was a very informative video. I did have issues with the blend doors and i did the entire repair (HVAC, blend doors and a/c) myself. It took roughly a month to do the whole system, but it was well worth it. I did use blend door USA and they really are the greatest blend doors you can put in the truck. Everything is machined aluminum even the gearing and there are a couple of videos on how to do that. Whether you have a a double cab or a megacab cab truck. I also did the big three upgrade on both batteries. I made all the cables myself. I wish I could show you pictures of what I did but it did solve many electrical problems. All the ground wires were changed to 1/0 except for the ground wire leading from the passenger battery to the alternator which I made a 2/0 gauge wire. I also made a 2/0 gauge ground wire from the engine block to both batteries. All the ground wires that were currently connected to the batteries I pulled out and made 1/0 gauge ground wires. The crossover cable is a 4/0 gauge because it has to keep a consistent charge going over to the driver side battery along with making sure you have a strong current going to the starter and also to the entire electrical system of the truck. I also use aluminum battery connectors from GP audio which were six block connectors so as if you needed to add anything in the future… Amplifiers, or any other type of electrical made you can bolt right to the battery terminal. I also added a high amp alternator from Mechman to help keep the same charged up and your batteries charged up. One thing nobody talks about is if you’re doing start and stop take driving or making a lot of stops actually stopping the engine you have to keep those batteries charged up. Hi output alternator helps do that pretty efficiently. Upgrading all of your ground wires and power wires is a great start but you will need to eventually get a higher output alternator. You are definitely correct stating that a lift pump is needed on these trucks. The CP3 and stock fuel filter really are not enough. You need to get some pressure to those injectors and clean water free fuel. I would also suggest after getting a lift on removing the stock pump which I think you have to do anyway. Once I get the lift pump and get some of the transmission work done I feel that the truck will probably last forever. The third GEN dodge Cummins is awesome truck… It just needs some upgrades to make it a long lasting great truck. Again this was an awesome video and very informative. Love to shoot you some pics of mine when I’m done in a few months. Cheers keep the videos coming!

I had AEV upgrade my truck to their front end and install 40" tires. I guess I can look forward to several transmission upgrades.

Would really enjoy hearing some clutch info, recently picked myself up a 3rd gen g56 and have spiraled through almost all your videos! Love the content man

Nice video, brings up some good points especially with the electrical issues, and front end are both often over looked. Was going to do a video myself of top 3 or 5 upgrades on these trucks, and Carli Truck Bar, was going to be one of them. Everyone says CAI and Exhaust but I think you get more bang for your buck with other upgrades.

I have done the TIPM, Front End, Blend Doors, guess I better start thinking about injectors and a trans build!

My 2006 mega cab Cummins has had the tipm issues and the hvac door issue. Look for the video on how to get to the blend door after it breaks and remove it. It’s free and solves the problem. Except you lose the ability to choose between outside air and recirculated air. It will always be outside air once you remove the door.

Great information Thank you very much. Cheers:):):)

Great video I have a 07 5.9 Laramie with a G56 and have corrected the same issues. I really like your stereo head unit, could you tell me what it is and what adapter you used to mount it?

I’ll add a couple more; my seat motor came apart. I bought this truck used and it was previously in an accident. I can tell because the inside of the bed shows some different colors from the scratches. Then the transmission pressure control. It is electronic and the motor seized up in a high pressure situation. The end of that story was a fire under the hood. Now I have a temp gauge on the trans and I upgraded the valve body and added a deeper aluminum pan . It’s an 06, 48RE, computer controlled trans. Love the truck though.

That FCM drove me nuts, I got 2 spare ones now :)

I'm so glad I swapped my interior to a 2019 Laramie bench seat interior

This video came at at the perfect time for me. I have a pretty clean 99 slt tan leather seats power everything. The problem is I have kids and the ext cab is way to small. I been looking into a 3rd gen negacab.

Fantastic video young Fella! Thank you 😁👍 Mike Fitzgerald Calgary Canada 🇨🇦

The battery part you spoke of is so true. I went out one morning to my truck & it wouldn’t start. Lights flashing crazy on the dash & the weirdest thing about it all, my key fob that never works cause I have yet to put a battery in the key fob started working, I thought what the fuck & changed the batteries anyway, all is well, only problem I’ve ever had out of my 3rd gen & she’s 203k strong, still running like a champ!

Tipm was bad on my 06. Had it rebuilt. No more problems. Only one headlight would work and the previous owner gave up and sold it to me cheap. Lol Just like u said. 👍🏻. Took me about two weeks to figure it out. Definitely had me pulling my hair out. 😂

ya man i agree with you on the automatic transmission that people like to bs, harp on dodge. as a trained Technician from Universal Technical Institute my transmission teacher said that any automatic stock transmission weather its a car or truck any make or module that once it reaches 100,000 miles it will start to have problems. im pretty sure you already know this but i wanted to state it again. on the other hand most manuals are bullet prof. the cast iron cases are way stronger witch i know you know that also.

Now I'm paranoid and want to put new injectors

Especially 04.5-07 injectors (they run higher stock rail pressure)with stock filtration. Change injectors around 6000hrs regardless of mileage.

When I had my 07 5.9 the tipim went out because I put led light in the cab. Before that the alarm would go off when I would back up super annoying

Love your channel I’m saving up to buy my first diesel here pretty soon hopefully a 6 speed 3rd gen😍

Well now I get to add the TIPM to my list. I put new headlights on my truck and added brighter lights. The increased draw caused the tipm to shut off the headlights. I’m wiring in relays to lower amp draw and hoping it will reset so I don’t have to go to a dealer to get it reflashed. There is a hard reset video out there that I will try before going to the dealer for an hour labor charge.

Thank you so much

Great video

Great Video

Fantastic!

I've had to do all of these except my trans on my 06 with 206k. A good alternative for a Fass is a trc 10 which simply adds an extra fuel filter and water separator for less than half the cost.

What’s a good mileage range to look for when buying a 3rd gen? I’m looking for a older new to me daily/tow rig for my company vehicle.

My 03 has the blend door issues. It works when it wants to. By far my worst issue is RUST. My frame rotted right where the cab and bed meet. I ended up welding boxes over these sections

One of the plugs on the TIPM was loose on my truck and maybe every 30 starts it would start and shut off 10 seconds later and the only fix was to get out and lock the truck with the key. I agree weird stuff can 100% happen. Also my crossover cable came loose and the computer reads the left battery for voltage and charges the right. It was charging my right battery 18 volts and I was 30 minutes from home. By the time I made it home it was boiling the acid out. Double check the tightness on you battery cables.

Curious on your thoughts. I currently own a 6.0 that’s been a good truck. Not a fan of the lift in it and reverting to stock or dropping to dropping to lower lift just isn’t possible with cost or finding parts. So kind of looking for either another 6.0 or a 5.9 3rd gen with a standard trans. I’m fairly familiar with the 6.0 and also been around the block with the N14 Cummins before. Which way you think would be better? 5.9 or 6.0 that’s had the issues addressed (studs, coolant filters, etc)? Mostly to tow boat/camper

Buying one off my dad, gotta rebuild suspension and do interior stuff but it’s 220k miles on stock injectors no lift pump so I know I’ll need new ones soon

You nailed the problems. The blend doors piss me the most. We have have had the doors fixed twice and still having problems. No heat to the feet. I just wear thick socks I 😂😂

I recently discovered your channel and I think you are doing a great job! I am considering getting an 06' 5.9 for towing the travel trailer, coming from a 2016 Ford F150. One concern you addressed is the loss of comfort. My question to you is, could you share the market for someone to upgrade the interior? I see in your videos you seem to have an after market GPS screen installed, how about improved seats, etc.. Keep up the good work!

My 03 injectors were good till about 250k miles still ran good but had to start with starting fluid

Anything to look out for in my 1994 12 valve

What audio head unit is in your truck. Looks nice

I have two 5.9 Cummins an 04 2500 with 130k and 05 3500 334k both with original injectors.

3rd Gen is the best I searched for years until I found a good one.

Can you do a video on the 06-08 Jeep grand cherokee 3.0l V6 diesel?

Great channel, very informative. I currently have a 2020 3500 HO 6.7 mega cab which I love except for DEF and regen issues. I live in NW Montana and these diesels don't like cold or idling to warm up. My first Dodge was an 06 5.9 mega cab and I'm thinking about going back to one. Is there a way to overcome the DEF/Regen issues without deleting? Aside from all the new bells and whistles, how do the two generations compare-Laramie mega cab to Laramie mega cab 4x4, etc? Thanks for any input

Would like to see one of the 4th gen

I got a blue smoke problem but it goes away when you reboot it, it’s also sounds like the exhaust brake when it smoked

How did you install the pod lights where the fogs go...???

What’s a good scanner to look at codes for diesel trucks

If you don’t get much air out of you vents is the blend door for outside air inside air just open passenger door and down under dash is blower motor unplug the Harned take out 3 screws and blower motor comes tight out and reach up inside and spins door so little comes right out put back together and your good to go and takes 15 mins the first time you do it. Hope this helps it did on my 05 had to run blower on low or the ac would freeze you out . If it works it will save you about 1700 bucks the aluminum cnc machined which is a permanent fix and at 315.00 bucks just for the great doors .

Does the tipm issue relate to the dash not working ie no guage function? Self check of the dash passes

I’ve got a 06 2500 with the 5.9, it’s just at 180k and I believe I’m the 3rd owner so I know it’ll need new injectors most likely soon. I have the issue with the Tipm where my turn signal doesn’t work and neither do the cab lights on top of the truck, I’m going to look into a newish tipm, would that fix that?

You should do this same video but with the first gen platform

Great video. 2 out of five aint bad !!!

I had a problem with my 04.5 and I dug into some forums and seemed like it was a problem,I had a electrical drain and it ended up being the horn pad,I had to completely disconnect the horn pad so I have no horn and can’t get the horn pad anywhere because it also has the airbag integrated into it and with all the airbag recalls it’s hard to get one,will just put in a train horn or something

SUPPOSEDLY you can reset the tipm by holding the trip button on the cluster and turn the key to on position without starting the truck. May clear up small issues (i.e. reverse lights not working)

Great video and one question. Pictures of the front of your truck, on one picture it looks like you have the stock fog lights and the next is a set of amber lights and it looks to be Baja Designs lights. How did you mount and where did you get the parts. Also what head light buckets are you running and what bulbs. Thanks

I have a 05 Ram 3500 Cummins diesel all stock the only issue I have is my blower won’t come on but the ac light will and nothing will come out of the vents it works when it wants to

How about a down motor? How often can one expect to see a down cylinder in the 5.9?

What fog lights are you running?

I freaking LOOOOOOOVE your truck! How do you manage 4 nice trucks, do you work in the Diesel industry?

I would love to see you put a nice drop in turbo like a cheetah and hear uour thoughts

Hey Andrew I just got my 1st Diesel. It’s a 2004 Ram 3500 SLT 5.9 Cummins H.O. engine, cast iron NV5600 6-Speed manual transmission, 4x4 manual floor shift transfer case, and dually. I say all they to ask if you know of a research source they you know of (ie book, website, ext) that I need to read as a new Diesel owner?

I had issues with my TIPM in my 2006 truck. My headlights didn't work. Had to send my TIPM out to Mak's TIPM Rebuilders in California. They had to replace a couple parts in it, clean the board, and reprogram my TIPM. It was 220 dollars to have done and fixed my lights.

I had filtration on my 05 a Baldwin water separator with drain that’s was a 5 micron and a Cat 2 micron and in the stock location 5 micron ?