2003 Dodge Ram service bulletins & manufacturer communications
63 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Dodge Ram. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 63
- Dodge: electronic fuel control actuator (fca) available for service/new diagnostics available for dtc p0251. Engine surges at idle or mil illumination. Further investigation may id…SB-14-001-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 2, 2010
- Positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system freezes in extreme cold ambient temperatures -- involves installing revised pcv system components. *nj2500108 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 8, 2008
- Trailer towing mirror - new mirror glass locking tab - new removal procedure. *kb2301307 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 13, 2007
- 5.9l turbo - diesel engine system enhancements. *kb1802207 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 14, 2007
- Front end shimmy on 4x4 vehicles when traveling over rough surfaces in the road. *kb2200506 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Oct 7, 2006
- Powertrain control module initialization. *kb0803006 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 25, 2006
- 5.9l turbo-diesel engine system enhancements. *tt1802206 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 13, 2006
- Rear suspension vibration while driving at highway speeds. *tt06003 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 2, 2006
- Positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system freezes in extreme cold ambient temperatures. *tt2500106 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2006
- 45rfe/545rfe trans - delayed engagement due to cooler return filter replacement. *sc2101505 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2005
- Cummins diesel diagnostics. *tt1400305 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 8, 2005
- Electronic fuel control (efc) actuator available for service. *tt1400405 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jul 8, 2005
- Steering column snapping or ticking sound. *tt1901204 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued May 3, 2005
- New water pump for 3.7l engine - no longer common with 4.7l. Advanced service information #05-002. *tt05002 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 28, 2005
- Long crank times in ambient temperatures below freezing. *tt1801705 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 21, 2005
- Inactive throttle body in cold ambient temperatures. 2005 dodge ram *sc1400205 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 17, 2005
- Powertrain control module initialization. *sc0801505 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 2, 2005
- Mud or dirt may accumulate on the rocker panel causing customers to complain that their clothing gets dirty when they enter or exit the vehicle. *tt2300505 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 31, 2005
- Minimun rear rotor thickness. *eh10182004 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Oct 18, 2004
- Stabilizer bar link nut torque specs changed. *eh10182004 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 18, 2004
- 5.7l engine long block repair / replace procedures. Warranty planning & administration *tt0422 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Generic cummins engine control module (pcm) procedure. *tt this bulletin replaced 18-030-03. *tt this bulletin replaced 18-030-03a dated 10/17/03. To also include 2005 ram truck. *…1803003A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 20, 2004
- AXLE WHINE. *TT0300404 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 22, 2004
- LAUNCH SHUDDER. *TT0300304 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 15, 2004
- Brake shudder or vibration. *tt0500803 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jun 8, 2004
- Bug deflector loose/rattling. *tt2301104 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 20, 2004
- Growling sound on acceleration. *tt0900504 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 17, 2004
- Low engine oil pressure at start up in temperatures below freezing. *tt0900604 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 17, 2004
- Poor air conditioner performance, slow fuel gauge response, and diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) p0341 and p1757. *tt1800304 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 3, 2004
- The powertrain control module (pcm) electrical connectors on certain trucks may allow water to enter into the connectors. Water and the resulting corrosion in a pcm connector can c…42 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Customer satisfaction no. C44. Transmission cooler line on certain vehicles can transmit high pressure pulses when the vehicle is operated at heavy loads. *tt44 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Bug deflector wind whistle. *tt2300104 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 13, 2004
- Water may enter the powertrain control module (pcm) connector causing corrosion of electrical terminals on the pcm. Sets malfunction indicator light. *tt0803103 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 31, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp illumination, erroneous diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0116, p2172, p2173. *tt1803703 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 10, 2003
- Generic cummins engine control module (pcm) procedure. *tt1803003 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 29, 2003
- Lamp out indicator with aftermarket pick up box installation. *tt0801903 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 20, 2003
- Defrost door inoperative. *tt2400403 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 13, 2003
- Whistling sound may be present coming from the front of the instrument panel near the bottom of the windshield when the heater a/c blower is on. *tt2301803 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 13, 2003
- Buzzing or vibrating sound coming from the front of the vehicle. *tt2301603 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 13, 2003
- Service action 03-002 - inoperative software, service bulletin #18-005-03 rev a, flash: transmission shift/speed control improvements/possible malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illu…03002 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 16, 2003
- Rattle sound from transmission when idling. *tt0600103 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 16, 2003
- Scored 3.7l engine crankshaft. *tt03010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 24, 2003
- Powertrain control module (pcm) shift quality improvements for a no shift out of third gear condition. *tt1801503 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 4, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination, erroneous diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0300 - p0309. *tt1801403 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 4, 2003
- Replacement of the alternator support bracket for accessory drive belt squeal. *tt0800703 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 4, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp and/or engine throttle control (etc) light illumination, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), and/or poor idle quality. *tt1801303 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 28, 2003
- Electro mechanical instrument cluster - erroneous indicator lamps. *tt0800403 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 14, 2003
- The transmission may overheat due to a restriction in the torque converter drain back valve and may cause damage to the transmission. *tt02026A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 16, 2003
- The transmission may overheat due to a restriction in the torque converter drain back valve. *tt02026 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 20, 2002
- The transmission may overheat due to a restriction in the torque converter drain back valve. *tt02022 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 26, 2002
- Harsh shifts due to a sticking pressure sensor transducer. *tt02024 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 11, 2002
- 5.7l engine valve spring breakage. *tt02021 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 4, 2002
- The 47re service information has been accidentally omitted from the 2003 service manual, but is included in the electronic version of the mds2. Service information tuneups. *tt10023 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Steering column service. Information. Service information tuneups. *tt10023 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Powertrain diagnostic information. Service information tuneups. *tt10023 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Missing diesel maintenance schedule for truck service manual. Service information tuneups. *tt10023 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Revision of flash process for new engine control module (ecm) from cummins. *slc this bulletin supersedes bulletin 18-019-02 dated june 17, 2002. *tt1801902A · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 4, 2002
- Some 2003 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, built prior to july 15, 2003, may have an incorrect number as the sixth character of the vin. *tt1802402 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 12, 2002
- Subject regarding revision in diagnostic procedures and labor operation times for re transmissions. *tt2100202 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 8, 2002
- Information on tampering with vp44 fuel pump on cummins diesel engines. *tt1400202 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Information on the use of synthetic rear axle lubricant. *tt0300202 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Flash programming failure recovery. *slc1802002 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 24, 2002
- CHROME WHEEL CARE. *SLC2200102 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 11, 2002