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12volts71

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Posted: February 14, 2004 at 1:20 PM / IP Logged

I have just done two 2001 Dodge Ram pickup's with 2 different Brand remote starts. The trucks both remote start with no problem, but an engine performance problem develops only when remote started. The trucks will hesitate, backfire and have no power. This occurs only after inserting the key and driving off. Has anyone experienced this problem. Am I missing another wire for ignition aside from the Dark Blue? I am using BLACK/ or for heater but there is no b+ on crank, so I dont think this affects it.??? anyone please

Russ

boomer_106

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Posted: February 15, 2004 at 7:08 PM / IP Logged

Heres a diagram perhaps looking it over you might see something you missed. Best I can do for ya.

Dodge

Ram Pickup

1999-2001

Remote Starter Wiring Colors and Notes
Function	Vehicle Color	Location
Start:	BLUE / YELLOW	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS *
Ignition #1:	D BLUE	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition #2:	BLACK/ ORANGE	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS (HEAT/AC)
Ignition #3:	N/A
Accessory:	BLACK/ WHITE	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Brake Light:	WHITE/ TAN (+)	AT SWITCH ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL
Tach Signal:	GRAY/L BLUE	AT POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE **
Parking Lights:	BLACK / YELLOW (+)	AT HEADLIGHT SWITCH ****
Headlights:	LT. GREEN (+)	AT HEADLIGHT SWITCH
OEM Alarm Disarm:	LT. GREEN/ ORANGE (-)	# PIN CONN. BEHIND DRIVER'S DASH *****
OEM Alarm Arm:	LT. GREEN/ ORANGE (-)	# PIN CONN. BEHIND DRIVER'S DASH *****
Diesel Glow Plug:	ORANGE / BLACK	IN LARGE CONN. UNDER LEFT SIDE DR. DASH
Clutch Bypass Wire:
Notes:	* 2000 Vehicles may be equipped with a transponder immobilizer system. See Installation Note #144 - Bypassing Transponder Theft Systems. ** Powertrain Control Module Located On Passenger Rear Of Engine On Firewall.

Dodge

Ram Pickup

1999-2001

Alarm and Keyless Entry Wiring Colors and Notes
Function	Vehicle Color	Location
Constant +12 Volts:	PINK/BLACK & RED	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Starter Kill:	BLUE / YELLOW	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS *
Ignition +12 Volts:	D BLUE	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Dome Lights/Superv:	YELLOW (-)	AT HEADLIGHT SWITCH **
OEM Horn:	BLACK/ RED (-)	STEERING COLUMN HARNESS
Power Lock:	ORANGE / VIOLET	BLACK 8 PIN CONNECTOR
Power Unlock:	PINK/VIOLET	IN DRIVER'S KICK PANEL ***
Trunk Release:	N/A
Alarm Input Wire:	YELLOW (-)	AT HEADLIGHT SWITCH **
Notes:	YELLOW (-) Wire Also Located In 8 Pin Black Connector Above Passenger Kick Panel. * See Note Installation Note # 203 - Reverse Polarity Diagram For Unlock. See Note Installation Note # 202 - Positive Polarity Diagram For Lock. ** This Wire Can Be Found At a 84 Pin Black Connector Next To Steering Column. **** A Ground Pulse Through A 1,565 Ohm Resistor Will Disarm The Factory Alarm. A Ground Pulse Through A 644 Ohm Resistor Will Arm The Factory Alarm.

plywood

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Posted: February 17, 2004 at 3:01 PM / IP Logged

I had some what of a similar problem once, switching between the remote start and key operation. It turned out that I had a poor ground going to the bypass unit. I don't know if this will help you or not, but good luck.

Matt

Always remember to test wires with a Digital Multimeter!

12volts71

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Location: United States

Posted: February 17, 2004 at 7:50 PM / IP Logged

I Tried the Black wire/white stripe which I never had to use before and as I suspected it's just an accessory wire, no difference. Bypass for what? No factory security on these two Ram's. And two bad grounds on two trucks doing exactly the same thing? I think I got something else going on here I have never seen before, Only when remote starting does the truck suffer engine performance problems....very weird..

Russ

speakerman

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Posted: February 17, 2004 at 10:49 PM / IP Logged

I would check for another ignition wire up there. There may be a dark green with red wire and it usually is a smaller guage wire. I don't remeber have that wire in those but it is worth a shoot. I hope this helps good luck.

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