2003 3500 6 Speed
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2003 3500 6 Speed
Going to look at a 2003 3500 6 speed truck today, what issues do I need to look for on these trucks. I have been mainly looking at 2001-2002 trucks. Do these trucks have any LP or IP problems? It seems I have heard
some of these have bad injectors, is there a way to tell? Also, what is the warranty on these trucks, it currently has 51k on it.
some of these have bad injectors, is there a way to tell? Also, what is the warranty on these trucks, it currently has 51k on it.
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Going to look at a 2003 3500 6 speed truck today, what issues do I need to look for on these trucks. I have been mainly looking at 2001-2002 trucks. Do these trucks have any LP or IP problems? It seems I have heard
some of these have bad injectors, is there a way to tell? Also, what is the warranty on these trucks, it currently has 51k on it.
some of these have bad injectors, is there a way to tell? Also, what is the warranty on these trucks, it currently has 51k on it.
Overall I really like my 03 with the 305/555 HO engine. As far as the warranty it could be 7yr / 70,000 miles or 7 years / 100,000 miles or 10 yrs / 100,000 miles. I do not know if the warranty is transferable but should be. My warranty is 7 yrs / 100,000 miles from DC as that is what my dealer was offering as an incentive to purchase the new '03s.
Overall I think the 3rd gen trucks are good but some do have some quirks. Are you buying from a private party or a dealer? If you take the VIN to the Dodge dealer they will be able to track any of the work that DC has done. There have been a few TSB's listed and you can review these at the following website: http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2003-index.htm which is sponsored by Geno's Garage.
Good luck,...........dogger
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The 7/70 isn't transferable if it was a fleet vehicle. Mine hasn't had any of the early 03 problems like PS hose or driveshaft vibration. Check out the diff - many 03s were shipped low on lube and the dealers didn't catch it. Craig
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64k miles on mine. Turbo had to be changed due to a bad clamp, not the turbo failing. PS pump has had a very small leak for a couple of years. Thats really the only problems so far. I have been told that its better to get an 03 that was manufactured after Feb of 03 because of a few minor changes.
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Mine has about 70k now and the only problem I had was ball joints and a/c replaced under my dodge extended warranty, best money I spent got it all back already. Im running a Hypertech programmer on stage III all the time and have had no other issues.
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