general problems of the 1999 Dodge Ram 3500

Two problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Ram 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2005

Traveling at freeway speed vehicle engine began to surge 200 to 500 rpm. Took to chrys garage and found "intermit volt spikes in a. P. P. Sensor" sensor replaced. 10/20/03. On 9/13/05 same thing happened and the a. P. P. Sensor was again replaced. Vehicle ran fine after a. P. P. Sensor replaced.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2003

We own a Dodge Ram 3500 diesel truck. The transfer pump has quit working twice now. This time it dies right in the middle of the road and there was a near fatal experience. Two semi almost hit us, we couldn't get it to restart. Had to have it towed to the dealership. This has happened twice now.


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