So you’re coming back from a tailgate with your buddies, you get in your truck to leave and you notice your car is running a little rough. All of a sudden your check engine light comes on but luckily you have a scanner that can determine the code that is on in your truck. After a few seconds of waiting the code comes up as P0016. Thankfully, we all have smartphones to look up this problem. Check out our top 5 issues for the 4th generation Dodge Ram 1500
- Check Engine Light on for code P0016
- Customer Concern: No power, runs rough.
- Potential Causes: Engine mechanical, engine oil, engine oil filter, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Programming, Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Oil Control Valve (OCV)
- No Start
- Customer Concern: No start or fuel power. Will run on alternative fuel.
- Potential Causes: Fuel Pump / Sending Unit Assembly, Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM), Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) Wiring
- Check Engine Light on for code P0305
- Customer Concern: Engine runs rough with engine misfire codes.
- Potential Causes: Carbon, Engine Mechanical, Broken Valve Spring
- TIPM
- Customer Concern: Right side parking lamps not working, found a code in the TIPM.
- Potential Causes: Park Lamp Assembly, Tail Light Bulb, Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM), Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) Wiring, Trailer Wiring
- Transmission
- Customer Concern: The ignition key will not release from the ignition switch.
- Potential Causes: Gear Shift Linkage, Transmission Range Sensor (TRS), Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
Experiencing any of these problems? Here at DeBoers Auto, we can help you! Our certified technicians are trained in all of these areas. Please don’t hesitate to call or schedule an appointment online today!
