Your a saint.........I have a 86 and it started to do the following....turn the key would start when key was on the full on position but shut off as soon as you let the key go..........so I jumped the starter relay to go to work and when I got off work the van was back to normal again but not sure if my van being a 1986 has a shut off relay like this one...I don't see one.....I do see another silver box relay and when I disconnected and re connect the van seemed to go back to normal ....if that makes sence.......
It may not have an auto shut down relay, but the starter relays can cause all sorts if funky problems too. And if it's an older carbureted model it may have a ballast resistor that can cause a bunch of issues like that as well.
@@CrazyWoody1989 I've jumper the resistor but yes my van is carburetor.seems to me it does this when it's cold out still runs great my van sat 11 years as a billboard so I had to do alot but definitely worth all of it
you have a short somewhere in the system, i own a 90 and have never seen such a light, although there is a light for that on some six cylinder models usually an erratic wire in the system
I have 1989 B150 318 cubic inch Dodge Van with over 525,000 miles on it. The only major work done to it was I put in a timing chain at 210K mile and at just over 500,000K mile. Both times as a maintenance.
Thank you for your video. My van is a 91, has the same relay pulled out of it! Mine keeps going through starters like crazy, but as you pointed to, my start relay is apparently unplugged! And must have been bypassed. Maybe I'm just blowing out the starter solenoid on the starter? Also I've done 2 water pumps, 1 alt, ac pump finally went out, 3 radiators and numerous other small parts! Engine keeps plugging away at a quart of oil every 3 to 4 gas tanks(cause I do not track mileage)
It sounds to me like you might ve getting constant juice to the starter or something and it keeps burning them up if the relay is bypassed. That is probably the number one biggest complaint from most people on these vans; they were notorious for wiring problems.
Hi I replaced my fuel cutoff relay twice now and most times it will start but you hear the relay clicking so how do you bypass this relay? Appreciate the info.
I replaced the drivers power window motor, I thought I had all the wiring in the correct place but the regulator nicked the brown wire from the switch module. All the fuses look ok but no power to the window. it's a 1990(but with the 1989 fuse box in the glove box) b250 ram van conversion. The relay are supposed to be self correcting but I don't know. No continuity in the switch, thus no power to it. Ideas?
Hmmmm, seems like it would almost have to be a broken or corroded wire, unless there's a relay under the dash for the power windows. I'm not sure though. I know my 87 GMC van has one, but I couldn't say for the Dodge.
Thank you, now I can find my fuel relay and change some lines since my 94 b250 wont pass smog. Replacing vacuum lines and fuel line between fuel and jacked her’s and also want to clean the fuel injectors. Hopefully it isn’t the catalytic converter. So far the issue is too much CO over 2.15 in CA.
Nice helpful video. If anyone knows where to find a good wiring diagram for a 89 b250 van I would be forever grateful!! I'm having problems with one of my taillights and some previous owner has fucked up every harness in the whole van and made a complete mess. It's a nightmare to work on without a diagram...
The best advice I can ever give on the wiring stuff is a manual for the van, there's one similar to a Haynes manual but has better coverage of the wiring schematics. I can't remember the name. And as far as the wiring being a mess, mine was the same way, those older dodges were plagued with electrical and wiring issues.
@@CrazyWoody1989 yeah that would be really nice to have... I'll try to find one online, but if you remember the name of it please tell me! Yeah so I've noticed.. but I like it anyway 😀
I will make this reply to all of you. I have a 1990 dodge W-150 4x4 with a 5.2 auto-trans, W/ air. A good buddy of mine had an actual 1990 Dodge service manual for that year only. I talked him out of it, so I would more than be happy to send pics. Of the info you are needing. It is so nice to have the the year specific actual dodge manuel. The only options are the motor categories and diesel/ trans/ . Very precise wiring diagrams and the manufacturers actual test of every system and components to diagnose a problem.........I would be more than happy to share the info or even copy a page in the catalog to email a picture of it to help my fellow DYI techs I know what it is like to have a haynes manuel that covers 15 years of different vehicles. Peace my brothers! Montana Rick.
Good video. I have a 1991 dodge ram b250 getting no spark from coil. Ran great, now all of a sudden won't start. New fuel pump working good. Do not have diagram for fuses. Could it be a fuse connected to no spark? Thank you
It could be that, it could possibly be the auto shutdown relay, the coil could even be bad maybe. I can't remember if your can would have a ballast resistor or not, if it does, that would be the first thing to check I'd say.
@@CrazyWoody1989 I just now noticed you got back. Thank you so much. The problem was solved, The mechanic found something broken on the rotor. I have a new problem which hopefully you can help. My mechanic doesn't know what it is. The van started great after the rotor was fixed. The new problem is, 10 times starts first time, number 11 will not start unless you put gas in the carb. 12-20 times car starts, 21st time have to put gas in carb in order to start. So, most time start , next time will not, then it will. (a new fuel pump was installed) I think it is so amazing people like yourself take time to put videos on youtube, just to help others. It shows what kind of person you are. If you have any ideas or can find out what it could possibly be I would greatly appreciate it .I know ZERO about car mechanics and have to rely on others which has cost me a fortune. Thanks again.
@@mcthurman1880 I appreciate that very much, thank you! Now, your problem sounds to me like it could be a fuel pressure issue, or possibly an issue with vapor lock. If the van is throttle body injected, vapor lock shouldn't be an issue though, so it could be an issue with a throttle position sensor or something that controls cold idle/startup fuel delivery.
@@mcthurman1880 I know on mine once upon a time, the idle speed control motor went out and I had to constantly give it a little bit of throttle to keep it running. I can't remember for sure if it has an idle air control valve or not, but that would be a couple of other things to look into.
If you disconnect the Smog Pump you will cause the Catalytic Converter to Fail. It is Cheaper at the Auto Parts store than the junkyard. Learned this all the hard way.
The catalytic converter is also gone lol, the smog pump wasn't hooked up or in working order even when I first got the van, so it was just dangling out in the breeze when I took it off. I did not get rid of the catalytic converter though, that was done by the previous owner
That would have been fine. But I moved to California and had to pass inspection. They frown upon no catalytic converter. As a matter of fact this a criminal charge if I had had a California tag and license
@@CrazyWoody1989 actually it was easy. The vacuum hose diagram is on a sticker under the hood. The illegal part was me messing with the catalytic converter so I could make it across the u.s. 5 weeks from Carolina to the Bay Area was not a fun trip. Lucky me it was winter so I took the southern route. initiative and determination are the two things needed to repair your own vehicle. The rest is learning along the way. I way prefer learning from other people than from my mistakes
Mine has over 300k as well lol still running like a beast starts having headlight issues now I'm either thinking a bad ground somewhere or the relay under the dash... I have no clue when it comes to electrical on vehicles
Kyle Thomas I'm not incredibly great at electrical either haha. When I first got this van none of the lights worked and it turned out to be a ground issue.
Kyle Thomas The brake booster shouldn't be too hard to change but the power steering pump is kinda awkward to fool with. Once the belt is off It's easier to work on from the bottom and the bolts take a 19/32 socket. You'll very likely need a 19/32 wrench too.
Hey I've been working on my 91 Dodge B250 Van and on my Van what you pointed out to be the fuel pump relay is actually the ASD relay. Having some electrical issue with it (crank, ASD not activating as the SBEC is not giving it a ground to activate.. thinking of bypassing it but also would love to find out why its not wanting the Van to run, runs when I jump a cable from + batt terminal to + ignition coil but this bypasses most systems so not great).
I have a 1994 Dodge Van Ram 2500 5.2 V8 just like it's their n my van has both those plugs with nothing on it...but one of them has as a six plug in. Is this why my van won't start up cause it doesn't have whatever was connected to it...can you please get back to me thanks
I just replaced my alternator but it’s still not charging my battery. It has the 318 in it it’s a 92. Any other ideas why the new alternator isn’t charging the Battery?
Sounds like it could have a broken wire or a fried fusible link in the circuit somewhere. There's no way to say where it could be without tracing wiring though. A nightmare I know.
@@CrazyWoody1989 thank you!!!! I was so happy to replace the alternator come to find out still have an issue. Thanks again I’ll look at the fusible link
I am trying to see if there is a fuse or relay that makes my speedometer and mileage indicator to work on a 1990 Dodge B250 van? I bought a new speed sensor on the transmission and a new instrument cluster but it still does not work. Please help!
I would imagine if it were a fuse issue there would probably be other things aside from the speedometer/odometer not working but I could very well be wrong. Seems like there's a thing like a reluctor wheel inside the transmission that sensor gets its reading from, perhaps it has gone bad?
I'm not sure if there is a relay for the charging system in these vans or not, best I can figure would either be a relay issue or just a wiring issue. You may end up having to sort or "hard wire" the alternator
@@CrazyWoody1989 it would fire on a jump and the battery would show ok but as soon as you take the cable out, battery starts draining and the engine would die😅
@@libremac6809 it's definitely got a completely dead connection between the alternator and battery. I just thought too, if it has some of those fusible links anywhere in the wiring they may be bad. They're hard to find sometimes and a pain to deal with
@@CrazyWoody1989 appreciate it! I'm doing a van life and its where I sleep. Now I'm stuck and can't move until I figure out what I can do. Its in good shape with the exception of a few minor body imperfections, its pretty solid and would rather continue using it instead of getting another. The issue only started when I started using the heat excessively this past week due to cold as I have two small dogs with me that gets cold easily.
@@CrazyWoody1989 first I thought the battery and since its under warranty, I received a New one then it would not charge properly and stalling. Since there was some sort burning smell from the hood, I thought it was the alternator so I replaced it ($140 parts +$160 labor) and now it just wouldn't do anything at all.
Sorry to hear you no longer have the Dodge van. I was hoping to get some insight into how the auto shutdown relay was bypassed. I just purchased a Roadtrek B350 and the shutdown relay was bypassed with an inline splice in a little red wire near the battery straight to the battery. Regularly pops the 30 amp inline fuse. . . )-: The brake lights stay on, also the speedometer and odometer do not work. Seems they might somehow all share a wanky circuit. Just appeared the fix on your rig was different and maybe better then what I got going on.
Yeah I miss the old Dodge haha. I wish I could remember more about how that was set up so I could give you some good advice on how to fix yours but it's been so long I can't remember. That was one bad thing about those old Dodges, they were notoriously bad to have electrical issues.
It could be a few different things, on older vehicles it's usually a speedo cable issue but on a newer car with a vehicle speed sensor it could be a sensor or voltage issue. Whatever the case, generally it's a lot harder to track the problem down than it is to fix it once it's found.
Start by checking the fuel filter first. And also maybe the fuel pressure regulator, they are both much easier parts to test and replace than the pump. But even the pump is not the worst thing ever to replace but I would still check it last.
It could be one of the ignition relays or the ignition switch, or if it has a ballast resistor. Those vans unfortunately have a lot of electrical gremlins
Have a 93 B250. Only 194,000 miles on it. AC hasn't worked for years. Freon leaked out. Needs flushing. Heater core just went, did bypass. SoCal beach van, don't need any AC anyway. Should I shut it off from that shutoff relay, though? And Bypass the AC compressor with the drivebelt to save gas, to increase Horsepower? I mean with the $5.90 gas still in L.A. County. Do you need a shorter serpentine belt for that?
You can bypass it with a shorter belt, just make sure all the accessories are turning the right way. And I wouldn't even worry about the relay and stuff lol
Thanks for this video. I have a 91. I just replaced the i.a.c thinking that would fix the erratic idle. I took it for a spin, came home shut it down then went to restart and I got nothing... anyone else?
Thanks for the video- it’s the only thing that’s getting me anywhere close to what I think the problem is. Bought a 1990 b250 with the ASD bypassed, and after a brake service the fuse in the bypass line is fried, and keeps frying any new fuses I put in there. I try to freeze frame your video to see what size fuses you have in there. Any chance you remember or still have it around? What about what color wire they ended up splicing into? Hayes manual only getting me so far. Thanks.
How to Reset 'maint req' oil change light on 89? On my 88 i unplugged battery and it was happy, on 89 no battery, been glowing nicely since mid 90s.... I change oil yearly atleast anyway.
I have no idea on that lol, mine didn't have any sort of maintenance request or oil change light. Only a check engine light that miraculously didn't stay on constantly
@@CrazyWoody1989 supposed to have a hidden reset switch, never found it, was not in glove box like on D pickups. Funny annoying things on half old cars, dealer only resets. I swapped to a high rpm converter, dmn it nearly lifts front wheels now ;) I'll let the bulb burn on then another 30 years
I have a 87 xplorer Xtravan and I’m not sure what this relay box that I have is. Is there any way you can help me out and possibly let me know what this part is😂
Hi not sure if your still on here. I have a 1979 360 B200 Maxivan and my right headlight died I replaced it and it wont turn on the left one works ? Any idea why ? High beam works though.
@@Andre-hz8yx No problem! I would start by looking to see if the socket where the bulb plugs in has any corrosion and make sure it's getting a solid connection. Other than that, I'd look for grounding issues, a bad ground can cause all sorts of funky problems
It's possible for it to be either in the center-ish of the firewall if you're looking under the hood, or under the driver's side of the dash in the cabin. I can't remember exactly but when you get into the fuse panel they should all be labeled.
Mine used to do the same thing if it was realllly cold. I'm not sure why it did it but I always mashed the gas a little bit and held it and it would start
Hi there, Thanks for your videos, helps a lot. I have one question, owning 318 b250 dodge, iam wondering where temperature gauge level needle should be when being at operating temperature? I have C for cold and H for hot and 4 levels marks in between. COuld you please tell me where it should be at correct reading temperature? thanks for your help. cheers, Roland
You can unhook the relay for it, but I don't believe it's 100 percent necessary to. You will probably have to bleed off a little bit of fuel pressure, I think the dodges were rated at 15psi?
Help..! I'm having problems with my 1990 B250 (5.2L - 318) staying cranked and surging at idle. I would appreciate any (help or suggestion). Issues stated all of a sudden.
I have the same truck but 79 year and my headlights and stop lights have stopped working but my side lights and rear lights still come on. Is there a hidden fuse box or anything on these that you know of. ? Thanks in advance. I'm totally lost :(
At one point in time mine basically did the same exact thing. No head or tail lights but it had brake lights and turn signals. It turned out to be a bad wire in mine, and I had to replace some bulbs, so possibly a short? I remember it was a pain to trace it down but it was easy to fix once I found out where it was coming from.
Also, I just realized I didn't exactly answer your question lol, there is definitely a fuse for the lights but I don't know exactly where it would be on a 79 model. I would check the fuses first, then check to see where you're getting power to, starting with the light sockets first just to make sure you've covered all the bases.
@@CrazyWoody1989 the fuse box has power so it must be a break in harness. As far as I'm aware it goes through steering column and hazard light switch too. Think it may take me a good while. Thank you very much tho :)
@@christophercarson3143 it could also be the light switch as well. I know it's a huge pain to track down but as long as you're patient with yourself it won't be as bad as it seems to figure out
Do your van still run just as cool with out fan shroud I was thinking about removing mine because the radiator that I replaced does not fit like the original
oldskoolbassvan9 I definitely recommend keeping the fan shroud if at all possible. The only reason I left mine out is because I accidentally broke it haha. It ran perfectly cool going down the highway but sitting in traffic in hot weather was sketchy
My Radiator is leaking 1988 Camper van, but is not the Radiator, I look under, but couldn't see were the leaking is coming from but very near the water pump, it's too narrow to see as u know " ill open it up from inside the van hoping I can get to see, I'm guessing it's a pipe, what do u think brother?
It's more than likely either one of the hoses or the water pump itself. I would check the hoses first just because they are the easiest to check and replace if need be.
David Baker I actually can't remember exactly how I did it, I know I had to do a lot of tracing through wires and digging through forums when I did it haha. I have never been a pro at wiring so it was difficult for me and it's been so long ago I forgot what all it consisted of. I'm sure there's probably several ways to do it, and probably simpler ways than how I did it haha
Why would you bypass the relay? I ask because mine was also bypassed by the previous owner and I'm trying to unfuck everything they did to the wiring. I didn't know where it was but that empty plug you show is the same one I have in mine.
skiddyfisk There could be any number of reasons why it was bypassed. That is one thing about some of the older Dogdes, they were known to have a lot of wiring issues. Mine was bypassed because it was causing ignition problems and it was just a lot easier and simpler to bypass it than it was to fix it back to original.
Most older throttle body injected vehicles don't actually have one. Usually the easiest way to do it is to put a tester with a valve on it in place of the fuel filter.
On the throttle body carb it is right on the back of the carb with small hose coming out of it.(FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR) If that is what you are referring to? Just bought one at autozone for under 50.00 bucks. Montana Rick.
Hey sturdy wood just wondering if there's a way to get in contact with you. Just bought a 91 dodge ram b350 and I'm having some problems with, I believe the ASD. It was bypassed on mine aswell and I'm trying to go back to factory. At the moment it doesn't start, no crank, fuel, or spark which leads me to think it's the ASD
It seems to be very common to see them bypassed. I know they were pretty troublesome to begin with. If it's bypassed now, I would just start tracing some wires and try to find what isn't getting any juice. It will be easier to find the problem that way than what it would be to try and put an ASD back on it I believe.
@@CrazyWoody1989 that's also what I keep finding, but i still can't seem to understand why it would need to be bypassed. I'm not very mechanically inclined but I'm slowly figuring these things out. So basically I started with a giant mess of wires from an after market radio and some switches to turn the head lights on. Found a relay what I believe was the aftermarket ASD to bypass the original one but everything that was connected to that was the radio and light switches. I've since taken all that crap out. But keeping in mind what you said, since I've taken out what I believe was the bypass asd should I just start over and get a new relay and bypass the original again?
@Unknown H yes, if you know which wires are which then you should just get another relay like was in it and hook it all back up and hopefully that should fix it. One reason it's so common for the ASD to be bypassed is these vans and especially the next body style after them were prone to a lot of electrical issues. My Dodge van had endless electrical demons. Pretty much nothing works in it (radio, a.c. interior lights etc)
Stuart Woody hey this is the same person who commented before in this thread. I did what you said took me a while because I had limited time to work on it. Finally after all that work getting it back to its original set up I got it to start back up and it does amazingly but I also found there’s a short in the transmission. My question is if you happen to know anything about the solenoids that are plugged into it. There are 3 from what I found two plugged on the outside and one inside. Or anywhere I can find this diagram? I’m hoping if I replace a particular solenoid it will get going no problem. I’m just not sure which is which or what is what?
@Malaysia Nunez I don't know about the transmission wiring much in these things. I imagine one plug has something to do with shift solenoids and one probably operates the external overdrive unit. If you just Google "A518 wiring diagram" or something along those lines there will probably be forums galore about it. The transmissions in these old dodge trucks and vans were certainly a weak point
@@MakerTools No he said he did not and we ended up replacing the ecm and found a short by the transmission safety switch by the bell housing that shorted out the ecm
@@appledud7 thanks. I'm battling with what appears to be an asd issue. No spark no fuel pump running; new pump and coil reads good ..I'd like to bypass the asd and see what happens. After doing that..maybe it's the "worst", the "brain" is probably not available.
Buick 401 There should be one in the kick panel on the driver's side, and one under the hood pretty much right in the middle of the fire wall. There's also a spot I believe in the glove box that takes those old style tube fuses too, but they're for littler stuff.
Stuart Woody Thanks for info. Just got this van and some little things to fix. The little light above the light switch and one by the key housing stay on unless I turn the switch all the way to the right to dim the dash lights. Thanks for your help.
Down at the bottom of the motor on the driver's side, right where the transmission housing meets the back of the engine block. May be sort of hidden by the exhaust pipe
Hey man I'm working on an 89 b250 and I'm having problems with the alternator bracket. Motor came out of a pickup and having to swap everything over to the new motor. I see where the adjuster bracket goes attached to waterpump with 2 bolts but the thicker bracket that attaches to the block is what I'm having issues lining up. There are 2 bolts at the top near the ac compressor is to the left and it appears that's where 2 bolts from the bracket go but when I put those in the bracket doesnt sit flush is kinda at an angle not sitting against the engine flat. Do you happen to know if there is supposed to be a spacer behind the bracket at the top similar to the spacer on the power steering bracket. I know this is a long shot but I cant find anything online and happened to find your video mentioning bracket issues. Please email me at bholl70@gmail.com be much appreciated have a good day
Yes! There's supposed to be another bracket behind if I remember correctly. When I did away with the smog pump and a.c. on my van I ended up buying some new bolts at Tractor Supply and shimmed it up with a stack of washers behind the bracket lol
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Your a saint.........I have a 86 and it started to do the following....turn the key would start when key was on the full on position but shut off as soon as you let the key go..........so I jumped the starter relay to go to work and when I got off work the van was back to normal again but not sure if my van being a 1986 has a shut off relay like this one...I don't see one.....I do see another silver box relay and when I disconnected and re connect the van seemed to go back to normal ....if that makes sence.......
It may not have an auto shut down relay, but the starter relays can cause all sorts if funky problems too. And if it's an older carbureted model it may have a ballast resistor that can cause a bunch of issues like that as well.
@@CrazyWoody1989 I've jumper the resistor but yes my van is carburetor.seems to me it does this when it's cold out still runs great my van sat 11 years as a billboard so I had to do alot but definitely worth all of it
@@Alexgomez411 I would definitely look into that starter relay as well; and they are great vans, it seems like they just keep running forever
Good job. This video was helpful to me. I was looking for the AC relay, and you are right. Cheehooo.
I own my 4th b series van now. I had 384000 on my second one. And was still running when i sold it. So that's why i keep buying them and only them.
you have a short somewhere in the system, i own a 90 and have never seen such a light, although there is a light for that on some six cylinder models usually an erratic wire in the system
I have 1989 B150 318 cubic inch Dodge Van with over 525,000 miles on it. The only major work done to it was I put in a timing chain at 210K mile and at just over 500,000K mile. Both times as a maintenance.
That’s crazy bc I have 1993 b250 doge van with barely 110k miles and it has so many issues and is barely driveable
My asd is also bypassed on my 91 b250. The relay you said was AC related controls the rear vents fan (round knob) on the ac system on my 91 as well.
How did you do it , my is giving me problems
@@rdavila26 did you find a video on it?
It's good to hear your voice again.
I had a 94 with 384,000 Mi on it and it was still running when I sold it. I've owned 6 b250 vans
They just seem to be about unkillable lol. I've currently got a B150 van project going that I'm super excited to get on the road
@@CrazyWoody1989 if you do proper maintenence, yes. If not all Betts are off.
Thank you for your video. My van is a 91, has the same relay pulled out of it! Mine keeps going through starters like crazy, but as you pointed to, my start relay is apparently unplugged! And must have been bypassed. Maybe I'm just blowing out the starter solenoid on the starter? Also I've done 2 water pumps, 1 alt, ac pump finally went out, 3 radiators and numerous other small parts! Engine keeps plugging away at a quart of oil every 3 to 4 gas tanks(cause I do not track mileage)
It sounds to me like you might ve getting constant juice to the starter or something and it keeps burning them up if the relay is bypassed. That is probably the number one biggest complaint from most people on these vans; they were notorious for wiring problems.
Do you know how to do the bypass? Thanks..
Hi I replaced my fuel cutoff relay twice now and most times it will start but you hear the relay clicking so how do you bypass this relay? Appreciate the info.
I replaced the drivers power window motor, I thought I had all the wiring in the correct place but the regulator nicked the brown wire from the switch module. All the fuses look ok but no power to the window. it's a 1990(but with the 1989 fuse box in the glove box) b250 ram van conversion. The relay are supposed to be self correcting but I don't know. No continuity in the switch, thus no power to it. Ideas?
Hmmmm, seems like it would almost have to be a broken or corroded wire, unless there's a relay under the dash for the power windows. I'm not sure though. I know my 87 GMC van has one, but I couldn't say for the Dodge.
Thank you, now I can find my fuel relay and change some lines since my 94 b250 wont pass smog. Replacing vacuum lines and fuel line between fuel and jacked her’s and also want to clean the fuel injectors. Hopefully it isn’t the catalytic converter. So far the issue is too much CO over 2.15 in CA.
Anyone have a wiring diagram for a 90 dodge van left turn signal?
There may be a diagram in the back of a Hanes manual but I'm not 100% sure
Nice helpful video. If anyone knows where to find a good wiring diagram for a 89 b250 van I would be forever grateful!! I'm having problems with one of my taillights and some previous owner has fucked up every harness in the whole van and made a complete mess. It's a nightmare to work on without a diagram...
The best advice I can ever give on the wiring stuff is a manual for the van, there's one similar to a Haynes manual but has better coverage of the wiring schematics. I can't remember the name. And as far as the wiring being a mess, mine was the same way, those older dodges were plagued with electrical and wiring issues.
@@CrazyWoody1989 yeah that would be really nice to have... I'll try to find one online, but if you remember the name of it please tell me! Yeah so I've noticed.. but I like it anyway 😀
Yeah it's hard to not like them even with all the issues. It was part of the fun having it trying to keep something as ragged as it was running lol
I will make this reply to all of you. I have a 1990 dodge W-150 4x4 with a 5.2 auto-trans, W/ air. A good buddy of mine had an actual 1990 Dodge service manual for that year only. I talked him out of it, so I would more than be happy to send pics. Of the info you are needing. It is so nice to have the the year specific actual dodge manuel. The only options are the motor categories and diesel/ trans/ . Very precise wiring diagrams and the manufacturers actual test of every system and components to diagnose a problem.........I would be more than happy to share the info or even copy a page in the catalog to email a picture of it to help my fellow DYI techs I know what it is like to have a haynes manuel that covers 15 years of different vehicles. Peace my brothers! Montana Rick.
Good video. I have a 1991 dodge ram b250 getting no spark from coil. Ran great, now all of a sudden won't start. New fuel pump working good. Do not have diagram for fuses. Could it be a fuse connected to no spark? Thank you
It could be that, it could possibly be the auto shutdown relay, the coil could even be bad maybe. I can't remember if your can would have a ballast resistor or not, if it does, that would be the first thing to check I'd say.
@@CrazyWoody1989 I just now noticed you got back. Thank you so much. The problem was solved, The mechanic found something broken on the rotor. I have a new problem which hopefully you can help. My mechanic doesn't know what it is. The van started great after the rotor was fixed. The new problem is, 10 times starts first time, number 11 will not start unless you put gas in the carb. 12-20 times car starts, 21st time have to put gas in carb in order to start. So, most time start , next time will not, then it will. (a new fuel pump was installed) I think it is so amazing people like yourself take time to put videos on youtube, just to help others. It shows what kind of person you are. If you have any ideas or can find out what it could possibly be I would greatly appreciate it .I know ZERO about car mechanics and have to rely on others which has cost me a fortune. Thanks again.
@@mcthurman1880 I appreciate that very much, thank you! Now, your problem sounds to me like it could be a fuel pressure issue, or possibly an issue with vapor lock. If the van is throttle body injected, vapor lock shouldn't be an issue though, so it could be an issue with a throttle position sensor or something that controls cold idle/startup fuel delivery.
@@mcthurman1880 I know on mine once upon a time, the idle speed control motor went out and I had to constantly give it a little bit of throttle to keep it running. I can't remember for sure if it has an idle air control valve or not, but that would be a couple of other things to look into.
I know this is a simple question...can you explain how the climate controls (Bi-level-push/pull vents)Thanks.
If you disconnect the Smog Pump you will cause the Catalytic Converter to Fail. It is Cheaper at the Auto Parts store than the junkyard. Learned this all the hard way.
The catalytic converter is also gone lol, the smog pump wasn't hooked up or in working order even when I first got the van, so it was just dangling out in the breeze when I took it off. I did not get rid of the catalytic converter though, that was done by the previous owner
That would have been fine. But I moved to California and had to pass inspection. They frown upon no catalytic converter. As a matter of fact this a criminal charge if I had had a California tag and license
@@jtrim1657 Yeah the laws over that stuff in California are insane. I probably don't own a vehicle that would be road legal there lol
@@CrazyWoody1989 actually it was easy. The vacuum hose diagram is on a sticker under the hood. The illegal part was me messing with the catalytic converter so I could make it across the u.s. 5 weeks from Carolina to the Bay Area was not a fun trip. Lucky me it was winter so I took the southern route. initiative and determination are the two things needed to repair your own vehicle. The rest is learning along the way. I way prefer learning from other people than from my mistakes
Mine has over 300k as well lol still running like a beast starts having headlight issues now I'm either thinking a bad ground somewhere or the relay under the dash... I have no clue when it comes to electrical on vehicles
Kyle Thomas I'm not incredibly great at electrical either haha. When I first got this van none of the lights worked and it turned out to be a ground issue.
Stuart Woody that's what I'm figuring now just to sort through all the wires and find it
After I figure this out I gotta figure out where I'm getting the money for the brake booster and power steering pump lol
Kyle Thomas The brake booster shouldn't be too hard to change but the power steering pump is kinda awkward to fool with. Once the belt is off It's easier to work on from the bottom and the bolts take a 19/32 socket. You'll very likely need a 19/32 wrench too.
Stuart Woody changing them isn't the problem I'm in short supply of cash at the moment to get the new parts
Does van have a access hatch, for fuel pump oremoval without drop in tank.?
No, not this one anyway. I don't know if others might have
Hey I've been working on my 91 Dodge B250 Van and on my Van what you pointed out to be the fuel pump relay is actually the ASD relay. Having some electrical issue with it (crank, ASD not activating as the SBEC is not giving it a ground to activate.. thinking of bypassing it but also would love to find out why its not wanting the Van to run, runs when I jump a cable from + batt terminal to + ignition coil but this bypasses most systems so not great).
I have a 1994 Dodge Van Ram 2500 5.2 V8 just like it's their n my van has both those plugs with nothing on it...but one of them has as a six plug in. Is this why my van won't start up cause it doesn't have whatever was connected to it...can you please get back to me thanks
I just replaced my alternator but it’s still not charging my battery. It has the 318 in it it’s a 92. Any other ideas why the new alternator isn’t charging the Battery?
Sounds like it could have a broken wire or a fried fusible link in the circuit somewhere. There's no way to say where it could be without tracing wiring though. A nightmare I know.
@@CrazyWoody1989 thank you!!!! I was so happy to replace the alternator come to find out still have an issue. Thanks again I’ll look at the fusible link
Try changing the distributor pick-up, it’s inside the distributor, just under the cap. (Hall effect with interruptor rings)
I am trying to see if there is a fuse or relay that makes my speedometer and mileage indicator to work on a 1990 Dodge B250 van? I bought a new speed sensor on the transmission and a new instrument cluster but it still does not work. Please help!
I would imagine if it were a fuse issue there would probably be other things aside from the speedometer/odometer not working but I could very well be wrong. Seems like there's a thing like a reluctor wheel inside the transmission that sensor gets its reading from, perhaps it has gone bad?
I have a B-150 and just checking, I put NEW Alternator and Battery recently but still would not charge? Any idea where should I look next?
I'm not sure if there is a relay for the charging system in these vans or not, best I can figure would either be a relay issue or just a wiring issue. You may end up having to sort or "hard wire" the alternator
@@CrazyWoody1989 it would fire on a jump and the battery would show ok but as soon as you take the cable out, battery starts draining and the engine would die😅
@@libremac6809 it's definitely got a completely dead connection between the alternator and battery. I just thought too, if it has some of those fusible links anywhere in the wiring they may be bad. They're hard to find sometimes and a pain to deal with
@@CrazyWoody1989 appreciate it! I'm doing a van life and its where I sleep. Now I'm stuck and can't move until I figure out what I can do. Its in good shape with the exception of a few minor body imperfections, its pretty solid and would rather continue using it instead of getting another. The issue only started when I started using the heat excessively this past week due to cold as I have two small dogs with me that gets cold easily.
@@CrazyWoody1989 first I thought the battery and since its under warranty, I received a New one then it would not charge properly and stalling. Since there was some sort burning smell from the hood, I thought it was the alternator so I replaced it ($140 parts +$160 labor) and now it just wouldn't do anything at all.
Have a 1990 D150, how do you bypass ASD? 5pin plugs are not available 5 pin only
I have a 1990 b250. Looking for the crankshaft position sensor location. Please help
Unless it has an engine swap it shouldn't have a crank position sensor on a '90 model.
Thanks
Sorry to hear you no longer have the Dodge van. I was hoping to get some insight into how the auto shutdown relay was bypassed.
I just purchased a Roadtrek B350 and the shutdown relay was bypassed with an inline splice in a little red wire near the battery straight to the battery. Regularly pops the 30 amp inline fuse. . . )-: The brake lights stay on, also the speedometer and odometer do not work. Seems they might somehow all share a wanky circuit.
Just appeared the fix on your rig was different and maybe better then what I got going on.
Yeah I miss the old Dodge haha. I wish I could remember more about how that was set up so I could give you some good advice on how to fix yours but it's been so long I can't remember. That was one bad thing about those old Dodges, they were notoriously bad to have electrical issues.
Any guesses why the Speedo would be bouncing?
It could be a few different things, on older vehicles it's usually a speedo cable issue but on a newer car with a vehicle speed sensor it could be a sensor or voltage issue. Whatever the case, generally it's a lot harder to track the problem down than it is to fix it once it's found.
Ha,got same problem with same van,how did you by pass the ASD relay?
U da man!
gracias
I want to know why my RV is stand on and it puts out after it stays on is it the fuel pump going bad
Start by checking the fuel filter first. And also maybe the fuel pressure regulator, they are both much easier parts to test and replace than the pump. But even the pump is not the worst thing ever to replace but I would still check it last.
My b250 89’ wont start , new starter but noting happens when u turn key….. Any ideas?
It's probably either the ignition switch or a bad relay
The positive battery connector is probably bad, second, check your starter, it’s most likely the starter.
I have a 1990 b250 all I can think off I replaced n still I have no spark new distributor computer coil ect so I ask what else can it be
It could be one of the ignition relays or the ignition switch, or if it has a ballast resistor. Those vans unfortunately have a lot of electrical gremlins
Have a 93 B250. Only 194,000 miles on it. AC hasn't worked for years. Freon leaked out. Needs flushing. Heater core just went, did bypass. SoCal beach van, don't need any AC anyway. Should I shut it off from that shutoff relay, though? And Bypass the AC compressor with the drivebelt to save gas, to increase Horsepower? I mean with the $5.90 gas still in L.A. County. Do you need a shorter serpentine belt for that?
You can bypass it with a shorter belt, just make sure all the accessories are turning the right way. And I wouldn't even worry about the relay and stuff lol
@@CrazyWoody1989 Just talked to O'Reilly. Don't even need a shorter belt. Should have bypassed the compressor years ago. Thanks, man!
@@CaliforniaBushman Sweet! That will definitely save you some time and money, and you're welcome!
Thanks for this video. I have a 91. I just replaced the i.a.c thinking that would fix the erratic idle. I took it for a spin, came home shut it down then went to restart and I got nothing... anyone else?
Same here, I replaced an idler arm and after that: No start!! And I have a 91', 318.
I’m going through the same problem
Thanks for the video- it’s the only thing that’s getting me anywhere close to what I think the problem is. Bought a 1990 b250 with the ASD bypassed, and after a brake service the fuse in the bypass line is fried, and keeps frying any new fuses I put in there. I try to freeze frame your video to see what size fuses you have in there. Any chance you remember or still have it around? What about what color wire they ended up splicing into? Hayes manual only getting me so far. Thanks.
Sadly I don't have the van anymore, but if I remember correctly it only had 10 amp fuses in it
@@CrazyWoody1989 would you know offhand, what wires were bypassed? I thought the logic circuit could detect a bypass... apparently not...?! Thanks!
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Can you go in depth on how you bypassed the AC compressor where did you get the bracket
Hi Stuart, great video. In my van the ASD is problematic. Can you please make a video on how to bypass it?
Hey, did you ever find a video on that?!? Me too...
Lmk if you find a video on that i cant find one either.
How to Reset 'maint req' oil change light on 89?
On my 88 i unplugged battery and it was happy, on 89 no battery, been glowing nicely since mid 90s....
I change oil yearly atleast anyway.
I have no idea on that lol, mine didn't have any sort of maintenance request or oil change light. Only a check engine light that miraculously didn't stay on constantly
@@CrazyWoody1989 supposed to have a hidden reset switch, never found it, was not in glove box like on D pickups.
Funny annoying things on half old cars, dealer only resets.
I swapped to a high rpm converter, dmn it nearly lifts front wheels now ;)
I'll let the bulb burn on then another 30 years
@t3g3lst3n slap a piece of tape over the light and it'll be just fine lol
@@CrazyWoody1989 i won't bother, it's a Priti red light feels so xmas with it on ;)
Only use it during winter mainly.
No idea brother do u know hot to reset the maintenance light?
I have a 87 xplorer Xtravan and I’m not sure what this relay box that I have is. Is there any way you can help me out and possibly let me know what this part is😂
How to bypass the auto shut down relay
I drive all day but my heater doesn't work. AC does.i just need some help.
Hi not sure if your still on here. I have a 1979 360 B200 Maxivan and my right headlight died I replaced it and it wont turn on the left one works ? Any idea why ? High beam works though.
Could be a grounding issue, or perhaps something to do with the socket? It's hard to say for sure
@@CrazyWoody1989 Thanks for the reply. LOL yup it's driving me nuts.
@@Andre-hz8yx No problem! I would start by looking to see if the socket where the bulb plugs in has any corrosion and make sure it's getting a solid connection. Other than that, I'd look for grounding issues, a bad ground can cause all sorts of funky problems
@@CrazyWoody1989 Ok will do.
Does the van run hot without the shrould mine starts getn warm after idling for 30 min without
If it had to sit in traffic for a bit it would try to run a little warm.
Hey there where would I find the wiper fuse in? I have a 1993 !
It's possible for it to be either in the center-ish of the firewall if you're looking under the hood, or under the driver's side of the dash in the cabin. I can't remember exactly but when you get into the fuse panel they should all be labeled.
@@CrazyWoody1989 okie imma try that thank u!
@@cosmickittyinspace You're welcome!
My van won't start in winter any help or suggestions? Thanks
Mine used to do the same thing if it was realllly cold. I'm not sure why it did it but I always mashed the gas a little bit and held it and it would start
4 pin only, sorry the 87a pin is not on 5 pin and I have 2 wires in that port
Hi there, Thanks for your videos, helps a lot. I have one question, owning 318 b250 dodge, iam wondering where temperature gauge level needle should be when being at operating temperature? I have C for cold and H for hot and 4 levels marks in between. COuld you please tell me where it should be at correct reading temperature? thanks for your help. cheers, Roland
What is an auto shut off relay?
The auto shutdown relay is pretty much just a normal relay that kills power to everything when the key is off.
Is there a fuse for the fuel pump or should I just disconnect the fuel pump relay when changing my fuel filter?
You can unhook the relay for it, but I don't believe it's 100 percent necessary to. You will probably have to bleed off a little bit of fuel pressure, I think the dodges were rated at 15psi?
Just disconnect the battery. Go from there
The auto shut down relay how did you bypass it
I know this is old vid...but can you tell me were power distribution center is on this van?
hi Stuart, how did you plug the manifold holes after the smog pump delete? I have a 91 b250 van. ty for the great vids!
Help..! I'm having problems with my 1990 B250 (5.2L - 318) staying cranked and surging at idle. I would appreciate any (help or suggestion). Issues stated all of a sudden.
Sounds to me like it could be a throttle position sensor problem.
@@CrazyWoody1989 I'm a novice when it comes to cars, where is that sensor located.?
@@ballader4life It should be right on the side of the throttle body
@@CrazyWoody1989 Alright, thanks for your help.
I just happened to look at one of your other videos could the ( idle speed control module) possibly cause this also?
I have the same truck but 79 year and my headlights and stop lights have stopped working but my side lights and rear lights still come on. Is there a hidden fuse box or anything on these that you know of. ? Thanks in advance. I'm totally lost :(
At one point in time mine basically did the same exact thing. No head or tail lights but it had brake lights and turn signals. It turned out to be a bad wire in mine, and I had to replace some bulbs, so possibly a short? I remember it was a pain to trace it down but it was easy to fix once I found out where it was coming from.
Also, I just realized I didn't exactly answer your question lol, there is definitely a fuse for the lights but I don't know exactly where it would be on a 79 model. I would check the fuses first, then check to see where you're getting power to, starting with the light sockets first just to make sure you've covered all the bases.
@@CrazyWoody1989 the fuse box has power so it must be a break in harness. As far as I'm aware it goes through steering column and hazard light switch too. Think it may take me a good while. Thank you very much tho :)
@@christophercarson3143 it could also be the light switch as well. I know it's a huge pain to track down but as long as you're patient with yourself it won't be as bad as it seems to figure out
Where’s the starter relay on a 94 Dodge Ram Wagon Van located?
What has all the B's you done have to do with relay location?? Just curious
What do you mean?
Do you have a video on replacement of radiator?
Do your van still run just as cool with out fan shroud I was thinking about removing mine because the radiator that I replaced does not fit like the original
oldskoolbassvan9 I definitely recommend keeping the fan shroud if at all possible. The only reason I left mine out is because I accidentally broke it haha. It ran perfectly cool going down the highway but sitting in traffic in hot weather was sketchy
THANKS
My Radiator is leaking 1988 Camper van, but is not the Radiator, I look under, but couldn't see were the leaking is coming from but very near the water pump, it's too narrow to see as u know " ill open it up from inside the van hoping I can get to see, I'm guessing it's a pipe, what do u think brother?
It's more than likely either one of the hoses or the water pump itself. I would check the hoses first just because they are the easiest to check and replace if need be.
How do you bypass the asd relay
David Baker I actually can't remember exactly how I did it, I know I had to do a lot of tracing through wires and digging through forums when I did it haha. I have never been a pro at wiring so it was difficult for me and it's been so long ago I forgot what all it consisted of. I'm sure there's probably several ways to do it, and probably simpler ways than how I did it haha
Stuart Woody im lost my asd was missing when I got the van and when I put a new in it just got fried so im stumped
Why would you bypass the relay? I ask because mine was also bypassed by the previous owner and I'm trying to unfuck everything they did to the wiring. I didn't know where it was but that empty plug you show is the same one I have in mine.
skiddyfisk There could be any number of reasons why it was bypassed. That is one thing about some of the older Dogdes, they were known to have a lot of wiring issues. Mine was bypassed because it was causing ignition problems and it was just a lot easier and simpler to bypass it than it was to fix it back to original.
I got him beat got the same 91 van with the milage frozen at 190k since i got it at the beginning of the pandemic
Kip to 2:35 sec to see where the starter relay is
Where is the fuel pump located
It's in the top of the fuel tank on this one since it has an electric pump.
hi where is the solenoid located, please?
Hi wheres the fuel pressure value to test the fuel pressure
Most older throttle body injected vehicles don't actually have one. Usually the easiest way to do it is to put a tester with a valve on it in place of the fuel filter.
On the throttle body carb it is right on the back of the carb with small hose coming out of it.(FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR) If that is what you are referring to? Just bought one at autozone for under 50.00 bucks. Montana Rick.
Where is the ecm located
It should be attached to the firewall pretty much right in the middle, under the hood.
Hey sturdy wood just wondering if there's a way to get in contact with you. Just bought a 91 dodge ram b350 and I'm having some problems with, I believe the ASD. It was bypassed on mine aswell and I'm trying to go back to factory. At the moment it doesn't start, no crank, fuel, or spark which leads me to think it's the ASD
It seems to be very common to see them bypassed. I know they were pretty troublesome to begin with. If it's bypassed now, I would just start tracing some wires and try to find what isn't getting any juice. It will be easier to find the problem that way than what it would be to try and put an ASD back on it I believe.
@@CrazyWoody1989 that's also what I keep finding, but i still can't seem to understand why it would need to be bypassed. I'm not very mechanically inclined but I'm slowly figuring these things out. So basically I started with a giant mess of wires from an after market radio and some switches to turn the head lights on. Found a relay what I believe was the aftermarket ASD to bypass the original one but everything that was connected to that was the radio and light switches. I've since taken all that crap out. But keeping in mind what you said, since I've taken out what I believe was the bypass asd should I just start over and get a new relay and bypass the original again?
@Unknown H yes, if you know which wires are which then you should just get another relay like was in it and hook it all back up and hopefully that should fix it. One reason it's so common for the ASD to be bypassed is these vans and especially the next body style after them were prone to a lot of electrical issues. My Dodge van had endless electrical demons. Pretty much nothing works in it (radio, a.c. interior lights etc)
Stuart Woody hey this is the same person who commented before in this thread. I did what you said took me a while because I had limited time to work on it. Finally after all that work getting it back to its original set up I got it to start back up and it does amazingly but I also found there’s a short in the transmission. My question is if you happen to know anything about the solenoids that are plugged into it. There are 3 from what I found two plugged on the outside and one inside. Or anywhere I can find this diagram? I’m hoping if I replace a particular solenoid it will get going no problem. I’m just not sure which is which or what is what?
@Malaysia Nunez I don't know about the transmission wiring much in these things. I imagine one plug has something to do with shift solenoids and one probably operates the external overdrive unit. If you just Google "A518 wiring diagram" or something along those lines there will probably be forums galore about it. The transmissions in these old dodge trucks and vans were certainly a weak point
I have an 89 and im wondering if you'd know where the headlight relay might be
Under the instrument panel to the left.
Thank you
Do you have a video on how to do the asd relay
I unfortunately do not
Thanks for the video helped me Identify location was just trying to see how you bypassed the asd brilliant!
@@appledud7 did you find out?
@@MakerTools No he said he did not and we ended up replacing the ecm and found a short by the transmission safety switch by the bell housing that shorted out the ecm
@@appledud7 thanks. I'm battling with what appears to be an asd issue. No spark no fuel pump running; new pump and coil reads good ..I'd like to bypass the asd and see what happens. After doing that..maybe it's the "worst", the "brain" is probably not available.
Ok do you have a video on a bypass ASD? Someone put a bypass on this van. But I have no idea wth is going on.
Can't find that video
@@kevinjohnson2343 what problem do u have ?
Where is my fuse box on my 1990 B250?
Buick 401 There should be one in the kick panel on the driver's side, and one under the hood pretty much right in the middle of the fire wall. There's also a spot I believe in the glove box that takes those old style tube fuses too, but they're for littler stuff.
Stuart Woody Thanks for info. Just got this van and some little things to fix. The little light above the light switch and one by the key housing stay on unless I turn the switch all the way to the right to dim the dash lights. Thanks for your help.
It's in the glove box. Left side black panel
donde esta el fusible de la gasolina
Where is the starter.
Down at the bottom of the motor on the driver's side, right where the transmission housing meets the back of the engine block. May be sort of hidden by the exhaust pipe
@@CrazyWoody1989 thanks but it turned out to be a mouse eating away at my wires.
That's never a fun time!
On about the fucking relay already
Hey man I'm working on an 89 b250 and I'm having problems with the alternator bracket. Motor came out of a pickup and having to swap everything over to the new motor. I see where the adjuster bracket goes attached to waterpump with 2 bolts but the thicker bracket that attaches to the block is what I'm having issues lining up. There are 2 bolts at the top near the ac compressor is to the left and it appears that's where 2 bolts from the bracket go but when I put those in the bracket doesnt sit flush is kinda at an angle not sitting against the engine flat. Do you happen to know if there is supposed to be a spacer behind the bracket at the top similar to the spacer on the power steering bracket. I know this is a long shot but I cant find anything online and happened to find your video mentioning bracket issues. Please email me at bholl70@gmail.com be much appreciated have a good day
Yes! There's supposed to be another bracket behind if I remember correctly. When I did away with the smog pump and a.c. on my van I ended up buying some new bolts at Tractor Supply and shimmed it up with a stack of washers behind the bracket lol
@@CrazyWoody1989 that's what I was gonna resort to I was hoping I didnt have to but screw it if it fits its ships thank you for you quick reply!
No problem! And I felt about the same way about it when I did it LOL but it never gave me any issues what so ever
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