RAM 3500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2003)
Technical Service Bulletin # 14-003-06A
Date: 061010
Diesel Engine - White Smoke/Surge at Idle/Hard Start
NUMBER: 14-003-06 REV. A
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: Approval Pending
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 14-003-06, DATED MAY 5, 2006, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES. THIS IS A COMPLETE REVISION AND NO ASTERISKS HAVE BEEN USED TO HIGHLIGHT REVISIONS.
SUBJECT:
Cummins Diesel Diagnostics
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin provides diagnostic procedures for the fuel injection system.
MODELS:
2003 - 2007
(DR/DH/D1/DC)
Ram Truck (2500 / 3500)
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 5.9L Cummins 24-valve diesel engine (sales code ETH or ETC).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Revised diagnostic procedures are available for the following Symptom/Conditions:
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White smoke and/or misfire after starting when the engine temperature is below 66° C (150° F).
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Engine surges at idle
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Engine sounds
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Engine cranks for a long time or will not start.
SPECIAL TOOLS / EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
DIAGNOSIS:
CAUTION:
Do NOT disconnect the Electronic Fuel Control (EFC) actuator or the Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor while the engine is running. Damage to the rail
pressure relief valve may occur.
