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How to change the park lock on a Dodge Ram?

How to change the park lock on a Dodge Ram?

(Brake Transmission Interlock Mechanism) Verify that the shift lever is in the PARK position. Verify positive engagement of the transmission park lock by attempting to rotate the propeller shaft. The shaft will not rotate when the park lock is engaged. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.

When to shift out of Park in Dodge Ram?

When the shift lever is in PARK, the ignition key cylinder should rotate freely from off to lock. When the shifter is in any other position, the ignition key should not rotate from off to lock. Shifting out of PARK should be possible when the ignition key cylinder is in the off position.

Why does my Dodge car get stuck in Park?

The gear shifter in many older Dodge vehicles can get stuck in PARK. Dodge did issue a recall for the problem in 2010. The problem is frustratingly simple: the car is working fine, until suddenly one day when in park you can’t put the car into gear. It seems to be caused by a weak design made with cheap plastic parts.

Can a Dodge Ram shift from neutral to reverse?

NEUTRAL position – Engine running and brakes applied, apply upward force on the shift arm. Transmission shall not be able to shift from neutral to reverse. bugnutz, Sevenov9 and RonG like this.

(Brake Transmission Interlock Mechanism) Verify that the shift lever is in the PARK position. Verify positive engagement of the transmission park lock by attempting to rotate the propeller shaft. The shaft will not rotate when the park lock is engaged. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.

What are the C codes on a Dodge Ram?

28 Glovebox/map lamp output circuit shorted or open. 29 Cargo lamp output circuit shorted or open. 40 Wiper switch input circuit shorted. 41 Wiper switch input circuit open. 42 Wash/beam input circuit shorted. 60 Passenger door lock switch input circuit shorted. 61 Passenger door lock switch input circuit open.

What kind of test does a 4.7L Dodge fail?

Your 4.7L Dodge fails the smog check (state mandated emissions test). Bad gas mileage. Hard start and/or extended cranking time (after shut off). Black smoke coming out of the tailpipe. Hesitation when accelerating your vehicle down the road.

Where is the alignment hole on a Dodge Ram?

Locate the BTSI alignment hole in the bottom of the BTSI mechanism between the BTSI lock tab and the BTSI connector. Move the BTSI assembly up or down on the gearshift cable until an appropriate size drill bit can be inserted into the alignment hole and through the assembly.

Where is the remote head key on a Dodge Ram?

INSERT the NEW remote head key into the Ignition and TURN it to the ON/RUN position. After 10 seconds, the vehicle security light will STOP flashing. It will FLASH again to indicate successful programming of this remote head key.

How long does it take to put a key in a Dodge Ram truck?

Time needed: 5 minutes. INSERT a working remote head key into the Ignition and TURN it to the ON/RUN position. WITHIN 3-15 seconds, TURN the Ignition back to the OFF/LOCK position and REMOVE the key. INSERT a second working remote head key into the Ignition and TURN it to the ON/RUN position.

What’s the diagnostic code for a Dodge Ram 5.9 Cummins?

If you have a check engine light on in your Dodge 5.9 Cummins Diesel truck, use a code reader to pull the diagnostic code and then look it up in this list:

How to turn off the keyless entry on a Dodge Ram?

After 10 seconds, the vehicle security light will STOP flashing. It will FLASH again to indicate successful programming of this remote head key. REPEAT Step 5 to program any additional remotes to your vehicle. TURN Ignition to OFF/LOCK and REMOVE key to EXIT Programming Mode.

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