Why is the 03 down on power?
02-12-2003, 09:56 PM
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Why is the 03 down on power?
I seen on here alot of people talking about the 03 truck has not power... I had my track back at the dealer today..I just got back from Texas pulling a new 35'gooseneck trailer.. Man it suck for 500 miles... Do the math 48mph for 500 miles..7 mpg..... Nice....
02-12-2003, 10:05 PM
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Re:Why is the 03 down on power?
Better bring your truck back. I pulled a 35 foot triple axle gooseneck with a JD 4020 on it at 50 mph. Got about 15 mpg. I get 22 mpg driving 70 with nol load. I have 4.10 gears.
02-13-2003, 02:25 AM
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Re:Why is the 03 down on power?
I'm going to second what DeereNut had to say, although my mileage isn't as good as his. My 03 6 speed has much more power than my 01 did as a stock unit, or even my 01 with an EZ. I haven't had the chance to hook to 30K yet, but the 15K loads I've yarded along were just great. The 03 is easily the best truck I've ever owned.<br><br>Rod
02-13-2003, 08:52 AM
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Re:Why is the 03 down on power?
Dodgeclown,
I do not mean to offend you but you have posted many times on your lack of power problem. Continuing to post on these forums is not going to fix your truck. Get it back to the dealer and have them either fix it or give you a new truck. Your posting of only the problem and none as to the remedy is beginning to raise some doubt as to the validity of your claim. I wish you luck in resolving the problem.
P.S. I just read one of your latest posts under a different topic and see where DC is installing a new motor. Let us all know how it turns out. Don't let up until they make it right. Keep the faith!
I do not mean to offend you but you have posted many times on your lack of power problem. Continuing to post on these forums is not going to fix your truck. Get it back to the dealer and have them either fix it or give you a new truck. Your posting of only the problem and none as to the remedy is beginning to raise some doubt as to the validity of your claim. I wish you luck in resolving the problem.
P.S. I just read one of your latest posts under a different topic and see where DC is installing a new motor. Let us all know how it turns out. Don't let up until they make it right. Keep the faith!
02-13-2003, 09:38 AM
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Re:Why is the 03 down on power?
I got it back now from the Dealer... Still no power...I lease a ford Monday so I have something to work with...Dodge are saying there going to try and get it fix by march 14 or so...<br><br>When u work with a Truck all the time.. u can stay at the Shop all the time..
02-13-2003, 10:38 AM
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If you have had it in for three attempts for the same problem and it is still not fixed, you should start screaming LEMON LAW! BUY BACK! >
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02-13-2003, 12:32 PM
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Re:Why is the 03 down on power?
Jonesey is exactly right. In most states they have three attempts to fix it and they are out. The key is to get them to write a ticket on it each time you bring it in. They won't bring up the Lemon Law but you should. Read the Lemon Law booklet in your Glove Box and research the net. Loads of information. Make them buy the truck back and then order you another. They will charge you mileage for what you have driven and give all back including sales tax.
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02-13-2003, 01:16 PM
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Clown,<br> I have to admit you have had a heck of a problem with the crap Dodge of yours. Here is a chronology to help us all keep track of your progress:<br><br>1. 2/3/03 - 03:50:23 AM<br> "I just got my 03 Dodge . . ."<br> - Congradulations<br> "It's pulls like a v6 truck . . ."<br> - uh, you do know its a 6, right<br>2. 2/3/03 - 03:54:16 AM<br> "It go tlike 7,500 miles on it . . ."<br> - wow, that's a lot of miles in 4 minutes<br>3. 2/3/03 - 01:43:56 PM<br> "Truck been back 3 time in 7,500 miles . . ."<br> - bummer, what did they find?<br>4. 2/3/03 - 08:49:16 PM<br> "i am looking for some 4:10 gears . . ."<br> - found them yet?<br>5. 2/5/03 - 03:24:29 AM<br> "Talk to dealer today.....said to bring it in . . ."<br> - visit number 4? you are a patient man!<br>6. 2/6/03 - 04:04:01 PM<br> "Be back to he Shop 3 times stil no better . . ."<br> - what happened to visit numer 4?<br>7. 2/6/03 - 06:14:53 PM<br> "Cummins put a turbo, Pump,ele.check valves . . .Still no power . . ."<br> - ?... when did all that happen, what did your Dodge dealership think about Cummins working on your truck?<br>8. 2/7/03 11:01:59 PM<br> "Dealer said!! It was junk too . . ."<br> - what did he say the first 3(4?) times?<br> "going to put a motor in it or order me a new truck . . ."<br> - its about time they did something . . . can I have the old one?<br>9. 2/9/03 - 03:12:40 PM<br> "...best way to Bomb ..."<br> - shouldn't you wait until you get your new motor?<br>10. today- 12:14:39 AM<br> "My truck getting a new motor now.less than 1900 miles on it..."<br> - oops! what happened to the other 5600 miles?<br>11. today - 02:56:54 AM<br> "here alot of people talking about the 03 truck has not power..."<br> - alot? how many complained? how many bragged?<br>12. today - 02:38:07 PM<br> "...back now from the Dealer . . .Still no power..."<br> - Darn it, the new motor didn't help!<br><br>Please let us know if your new replacement truck is any better.<br><br>The Boss Hog<br>(clowns always make me 
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02-13-2003, 07:01 PM
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Re:Why is the 03 down on power?
Do what math??? You say 48 mph 500 miles 7 mpg... What equation did you use? I don't understand your numbers at all... ??? If you used 35 gallons for 500 miles then you're at 14 mpg. I assume you don't have an extra fuel tank, so I figured that at 500miles/35 gallons of fuel = 14.28 mpg <br><br>Take the miles you drove, divide by the amount of gas used for the distance you drove (and that's your mpg... I don't know what yer smokin' but quit bogartin' it and pass it on! 
02-13-2003, 07:38 PM
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Re:Why is the 03 down on power?
And the funny thing is he probably didn't even get close to the 35 gallons because if he towed at 48 mph he would have gotten probably more than 16 or 17 or more mpg. I knew the guy was a flamer but I never spent the time really cataloging his responses. <br><br>Hey by the way, mine is right at 21 mpg now (5000 miles) at 70 and pulls my 8000 pound fiver fantastic! I can just feel it on acceleration and the only difference while cruising 70 is on a hill you just barely hear the turbo come up a little. If I wanted, I'm sure it would run 100 mph towing. This is the best truck I've ever owned. That is why we draw flamers!
