Nhuskys
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Long story.... 2008 3500 144 with 146,000 miles. A month ago I rear ended a SUV and had body work damage and a lot of mechanical damage... Radiator, intercooler, oil cooler, AC condenser, AC compressor, oil filter mount and more. Body shop worked hard to get it back together as parts trickled in and had to order more, as adjuster missed a few things they found when they disassembled the van.
It all went together well, but when they started it up the AC and aux fans didn't work. They suspected Maxi fuse, but could't find the fuse block. Three dealers couldn't tell them correctly where it was! Friend with 2500 told me and they checked that, but no go. Turned out to be pressure switch on new AC condeser was bad.
Next problem... I get ready to drive it home and it throws a check engine light and when I drive it... power flattens right off! I had this happen before when fuel filter was clogged. Shop owner had test drove it and said power was good. He drives it again and says somethings wrong. Hooks up his scan tool, but no matter which card, adapter or directions he follows.... no communication. Need the "M-B Death Star"! He says he'll talk to adjuster and I take it home, but don't sign off on the repair yet.
Next problem... Since it's acting like a fuel restriction, I put a new fuel filter in. I've done them before, but I find that the last "Dealer" installed filter, has the water sensor hose zip tied on as the clips that hold it are broken off! So much for Daimler-Chrysler technicians! I get it in and all looks good. I go to start it to check for leaks, before I button up the cover and air box ( I haven't unplugged any wires) and.... lights come on, glow plugs go out and starter doesn't work, nothing, nada! I checked starter motor fuse and it looks good. Any thoughts?
It all went together well, but when they started it up the AC and aux fans didn't work. They suspected Maxi fuse, but could't find the fuse block. Three dealers couldn't tell them correctly where it was! Friend with 2500 told me and they checked that, but no go. Turned out to be pressure switch on new AC condeser was bad.
Next problem... I get ready to drive it home and it throws a check engine light and when I drive it... power flattens right off! I had this happen before when fuel filter was clogged. Shop owner had test drove it and said power was good. He drives it again and says somethings wrong. Hooks up his scan tool, but no matter which card, adapter or directions he follows.... no communication. Need the "M-B Death Star"! He says he'll talk to adjuster and I take it home, but don't sign off on the repair yet.
Next problem... Since it's acting like a fuel restriction, I put a new fuel filter in. I've done them before, but I find that the last "Dealer" installed filter, has the water sensor hose zip tied on as the clips that hold it are broken off! So much for Daimler-Chrysler technicians! I get it in and all looks good. I go to start it to check for leaks, before I button up the cover and air box ( I haven't unplugged any wires) and.... lights come on, glow plugs go out and starter doesn't work, nothing, nada! I checked starter motor fuse and it looks good. Any thoughts?