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#1
Vehicle Help / Electrical Issue
November 10, 2014, 01:47:15 PM
I could use some help right now. I am having an electrical issue and I don't know what direction to go.

Issue 1-I have since owning the vehicle had a slow bleed down of the battery. I thought that it was related to the lock cylinder not finding its lock position and therefore I changed it out. So now the vehicle does completely shut off when I turn the key back and the radio doesn't pop on when it wants too.

Issue 2-After having it not go anywhere for a little while I disconnected the ground cable so it wouldn't bleed my battery down. Last week after moving in to an new house I started it after four months of it sitting. It took a little bit to get it started but it did start. I noticed that the blinkers where a little slower, proving this by turning on my hazards which causes it to operate normally. When I started using the radio I noticed that my blinkes stopped working. When I stopped to get gas I needed a jump.  But when I was at the stop light it idled just fine. After my jump when I would turn the blinkers on I could audiably hear a relay clicking behind the dash. Also I noticed that when I would moving about 20 MPH my blinkers would be working just fine, but when I would slow down or stop it would go back to being a slow blink, once every two or three seconds.

Issue 3-My headlights are no longer working. I also noticed one of my head lights is half full of water. I have removed the wire harness from the rear and never turned it on with the light full of water fearing that it might make my electrical issue worse. I have bought a new headlight kit allowing installation of new headlights instead of the factory headlights.

Any help would be appreciated.
#2
General Discussion / Im Back....again.
September 24, 2014, 12:20:41 PM
Hey guys sorry I have been gone. All the rides are looking good. Things have been crazy, changed jobs, was almost married. Crazy. I haven't been able to do alot to the RC just new spark plugs, wires. It still needs some little things but I have to wait until I have time to get it done. Its good to be back though.  :13:
#3
General Discussion / Tired of humans
February 18, 2014, 07:21:32 PM
So I had found a Ramcharger on line that I wanted to buy for my brother. He really likes mine and has been saying that he wants an old car. The one I found needed some work, but with a tune up I was assured that it should run well and pass all state requirements. So the punk ass kid that was selling it supposedly ran it out of gas and now it wouldn't start. He wanted 900 I offered him 600 because it wasn't running and he didn't know why. So we came to an agreement 675 delivered to my door. Well his trailer broke and he wasn't able to bring the truck last night as agreed. I asked my brother to text him an hour ago and the a*****e sold it to someone else. So pissed off right now. I am not mad that he is a piece of crap, I am upset because my brother really wanted the truck. What a freaking piece of crap. I hate people.
#4
Projects / My 1984 RC
February 03, 2014, 03:25:53 AM
Hey Gents I know it has been forever, but I am back in China.

So far the update on my truck is pretty light.

1.  I have replaced the entire stereo. The speakers in the doors had to replaced as well as the speakers in the back. I bought a new radio because the factory one wouldn't push enough power to the new speakers. All in all it was about a grand. The guy who installed said that the wiring looked like a birds nest and had to be completely replaced. The wire running to the back speakers was home entertainment wire.

2. The second thing that needed attention was the exhaust. The hangers in the back were half way through the pipe. The exhaust muffler on the passenger side had rusted through the first chamber. I now have two flowmaster 40s on her.

I will have pictures up when I get back from China. Yes I am back again, but I should be back in a week or so.

My next project is body work. I am going to be moving to another company so I don't know how much time or money I am going to have the next three to four months but when I can I will be tackling that monster hard. There is so much to do be done. How ever mechanically she is in pretty good condition.
#5
Vehicle Help / What grade of oil?
January 01, 2014, 03:33:13 PM
Okay as I said I would be asking alot of question. My RC has finally made it to Texas. So I noticed that it most likely needs an oil change. Now because the seller isn't speaking to me anymore I guess, I was wondering if some of you might have a suggestion on what oil I should use. I use full synthetic in my Titan but it is a 2010. Should I use high mileage, and if so the what grade? 10w-40? I have tried to google it and nothing. Thanks in advance for the help.
#6
General Discussion / Been gone for a long time.
December 14, 2013, 10:27:55 PM
Hey everyone I am finally back in the States and have been for a about two weeks now. I have been settling in and I have missed this forum. I finally was able to make it to Reno and pay for my Ramcharger and arrange shipping. I also found out that some of what I was told was a lie. I am going to have to do a TON of body work, replace the exhaust, and fix a horn. I only hope that I have to do one of those before I can get her inspected for a Texas tag. I am so aggravated right now about the whole situation, but I am still happy to have, mechanically she seems to be in good running order. I may also in the next month or so be asking a lot of stupid and technical question so please bear with me.  :cwm21:
#7
Okay so I have posed this question on some diesel forums and I have really received any assistance. So I was wondering with all the knowledge that is on this site if I would ask some guys on here for there help. I am a fan of diesels so I hope that no one misunderstand. I have also had a few. So here is my post on the other sites:

I would like some help. I have been thinking about purchasing a diesel truck because the Nissan Titan that I own is not capable of towing much at all. So if I needed to tow my RC I just wouldn't be able too. I have been thinking of selling my Titan, and with that looking at some Rams with CTD. I have found one that I like but to me it seems over priced.


http://www.dieselofhouston.com/2006_Dodge_Ram%202500_Houston_TX_205341892.veh

Here is the link for the truck that I have found that I like but for the miles it really seems well over what I would want to pay. I know that its a diesel and all that, but mechanical parts wear. 200,000 miles is a lot for mechanical parts maybe not the engine but trans, transfer case, diffs. Am I wrong to think that this should be at least a couple thousand cheaper?
#8
Vehicle Help / HEP!!!!!!
November 16, 2013, 12:25:41 PM
Hello all I was just wondering if someone could take a look at this link and tell me if you think these are rated for a 4wd truck. It doesn't say specifically, but if you look it up by part number on google images it comes up with 4wd rotors as well as these cross drilled and slotted rotors. I would appreciate any input.  Oh yeah and thanks War Wagon showing me how good they would look on my RC, now I am foaming at the mouth hoping these will work.


http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sku/Dodge/Ramcharger/Centric/Brake_Disc/1984/Royal_SE/8_Cyl_5-dot-9L/CE127-dot-67005L.html?loc=Front+Driver+Side&tlc=Brakes%2C+Suspension+%26+Steering
#9
General Discussion / Marines!!!!
November 10, 2013, 06:36:38 AM
To all those who served and all those who still serve. Semper Fi and happy birthday Marines.

Cpl Joseph Mouton
02/2002-02/2007
#10
I was wondering if anyone could help me with finding a factory quality rear compartment carpet replacement. I have a hole in mine that is about six inches in diameter.
#11
Wanted or Trades / Looking for a RC TX
October 18, 2013, 01:09:35 PM
I am looking for a Ramcharger that I could build. I wouldn't need it to be complete for a couple of years. I would prefer a 360 4x4, but it doesn't matter. When it is done it will be a present for a 16 year old. As I look at my finances right now I would like to spend around 1500, but I may be flexible if the vehicle is worth it.