2000 dodge 3500 dump bed ,snowplow, 67,000 miles automatic trans, 12,000 dollars. Heres the problem. The abs, check engine, and air bag light is on in the dash. any ideas on the problems,fixes. Is this truck worth fooling with or let it go. Trucks runs. Thanks Tig

 

do a search on clock spring ... theres a tsb on that. it is possibly a warranty fix

 

what is clock spring, is this a web site? and tsb

 

it is the spring behind the airbag that makes it work. They break often and cause your problem.

 

Does the key on/off/on/off/on show codes on the 2000 model?

 

Yes! it works on 2000 and on up...Go to my web page to learn how to dump the error codes out of the computer...
http://www.frontiernet.net/~mopar197...rror_codes.htm

 

Tig, you can try to get the codes from the odometer. Start with the key off, and turn to the 'on' position, stopping at the 'on' position the third time. The odometer will flash the ECU codes, then PCU codes (or vice versa).
Let us know what they are.

 

Thanks guys
The problem is this truck is about 75 miles away.I'am debating on buying this truck. I don't want to buy this animal and stick several thousand dollars in it. Do you guys think this truck is worth 12,000 dollars. Now I just called the guy yesterday. Thanks tig

 

I would take the drive if it is what you are looking for. It has a plow- 2000.00 roughly, plus the dump box- how much is to put one on?so in order to set up the same truck, you would need to find one for at the most 8000.00.
If you have to put 2000.00 (injection pump) into it in repairs, would it still be worth it?

 

Thanks for the info marine, sure is something to think about.
Tig, Desert Storm vet.

 

You bet!
Thanks for serving!

 

Tig:
Aside from the dash lights, I'd be more concerned with the truck having a 53-block. I know some guys run 53-blocks and never have a problem, but I would never sleep good at night if my truck had one.


Marine:
Just noticed your avatar, way cool, USMC all the way!
- Cpl USMC 1987-1991, 0311

 

Also, if it's the clockspring, often times the cruise control doesn't work along with the the air bag light coming on and perhaps the horn doesn't work.

I just put one in my wife's Durango. Takes about 1 hr and part cost $60 at dealer. Could have gotten it online for $45!

 

I really appreciate all the info. you guys help out alot.I'am going to try to look at the truck this week. Hopefully I can sell my harley to buy another truck. anybody interested. Thanks Tig

 

Thanks Tig!
I didn't graduate high school until 1989! Lol.
I was on 0331, now 0369.