The check gauges warning light means one of the gauges is either below normal or above. Is one of the gauges out of normal range ?
SOURCE: 2001 dodge ram keeps over charging battery
you need to have the pcm checked...it acts as the voltage regulator
SOURCE: 97 dodge dakoata main fuse keeps blowing 140 amp fuse
Regulator in alternator obviously faulty, have it bench tested & fixed or replace alternator, and cure your problem.
SOURCE: 2001 dodge dakota lights flicker
check for battery short inside battery have some one check for ac voltage in battery and alternator out put,,,headlight switch would be next to check or replace
SOURCE: Battery light still on after changing alternator and battery.
Did you check the fuses? Are your cables to the battery corroded? Is your ground wire connection clean . Did you get a cheap-*** alternator? Did they check it where you bought it? You may have to have it checked at a napa or other store. Sometimes "reconditioned" means "repainted"
Hey, I've been there. If its a discount store alternator get another place to check it. May save you some grief.
SOURCE: changed oil recently on 96 dodge dakota, 3.9l. now
Hello, please let me give you some info that will be useful to you. The engine that you speak of is notorious for developing sludge and carbon buildup. These particles are gathered up at the pickup tube screen. This is why te pressure changes, the screen gets clogged, and, when the engine is turned off, the particle fall to the bottom of the pan.
What I would do: Raise the vehicle, and make sure that the vehicle is secure. Be real careful. Next, drain the oil. Then, remove the oil pan. Inspect the pan for debris, and the pickup screen for clogs, or blockages.
I recently had one of these vehicles in for service, and I cleaned the pan 3 times, and the issue reappeared each time... then, the owner got fed up with the debris issue, and traded it in.
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