2003 Dodge Ram 1500 oil gage keeps going up and down.
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- Oil pressure keeps going up and down. Not sure if screen is clogged in oil pan or oil pressure switch is bad. If any one had this problem please let me know what you did to fix it thank you. #dodges #dodgeRam #oilpressure (UPDATE .. ended up replacing motor. The oil pan was full of sludge and chunks kept breaking off and blocking the screen on oil pump.
My 03 Dodge Ram 1500 did the same changed the oil sending sensor fixed it right away no issues
I had that same issue, replaced mine and it worked fine. Now after almost a year it doesn’t build pressure when I first start my truck but after about 30 seconds it climbs up
Oil pressure sensor next to the oil filter. Mech told me when they go bad.....they either stand straight up or lay flat. Plan to replace that sensor AND change the oil/filter tomorrow. Hopefully the same easy fix works for you. Bought my 2003 today.
I know this is 3 years old but was probably oil pressure sensor or low oil. Also occasionally, it can actually be the cluster itself. My ex girlfriend had an 06 ram and the tachometer was going all over at idle. Would literally range from 600rpm down to literally a sliver above 0. Like 20rpm on the tach. No change in engine smoothness or sound. Ended up being a bad cluster at only about 75k miles.
I have a Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 had check gauges light and oil pressure would go down making it scary. It turned out being the oil pressure switch 13$ item. Easy to change on my dodge, most dodges have the pressure switch right around the oil filter. Start with the cheapest and easiest job.
Mine did the same thing just got a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 and I went to turn and the check all gauges popped up
Your oil pressure switch is bad. But that only gives you a pressure reading. It doesnt affect the motor operation if the guage is malfunctioning. Any engine noise you hear has nothing to do with the malfunctioning switch
It wasn't the switch. The screen was clogged because of sludge build up in the pan.
@@fierceeagle2003 so what did you do to fix it?
Daniyal S. He obviously cleaned the screen in the oil pan duh
It's the main bearings
@@fierceeagle2003 did you had to removed the pain to clean the screen in the pick up tube?, or do you think an engine flush can clean it up ?
Make sure you have the right oil filter. I had the same issue. Started with a royal purple but ended up with the Mopar 899 oik filter since it has a larger diameter it helped with oil flow
I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 5.9L Pickup and the gauge does the same thing. I have had the system flushed, oil pan removed and cleaned, changed oil pump, sensor. I am still getting the up and down when I idle, but as long as I'm "driving", it seems to be okay. A friend said if I had the "sending unit" replaced. He said that this unit sends "mechanically read" info to the oil electrical sensor. I had taken it to a Dodge dealer before this info, to get it fixed, they said I "needed" a new motor. I don't hear any noises in the engine, even when the gauge is going nuts. I guess I need to get a good shop to try this. AAAHHHH!!!!
I have 2004 5.7 was doing same thing replaced oil sending switch by oil filter took care of problem. 15.00$ switch took care of problem don't be ripped off by some shop telling you that you need to replace oil pump or rebuild your engine.
you said it was a clogged oil pan? Never heard of it. An oil pan is the container that holds the oil. It may get sludge but it cannot be clogged. Perhaps your pickup tube picked up some sludge? I stumbled on your video because i'm having the same issue, minus the noise. I recently changed the oil and used lucas stabilizer for the first time, due to using slightly thinner synthetic oil. Seems fine under throttle however at a stop light, the pressure will drop and throw the check engine warning. I'm thinking it's the pressure sensor on mine. I'll change it today and see if it solves the issue.
Did it solve it? Mine just started doing the same on the way home..
Did it fix it with the sensor or no?
I have a 2003 Dodge ram 1500 , i'm changing my oil and my sensor tomorrow. Hopefully my check gauge light will stop jumping up and down.
Oil pressure switch same on mine when I put the Lucas in mine I overfilled it I messed up that switch it started leaking and everything but it did that exact thing I thought my motor was blown or something
Mine is doing the same. Just had the engine rebuilt and even put a Melling high volume pump in. Replaced switch twice with after market, then replaced with factory switch. Gauge still drops to 0 when RPM go below 1k. 2004 Ram 5.7
Any news on what you found out. I also put an engine and changed it it to factory switch but it still drops. Im going to do an oil change and filter but didnt know if you had more info
@@fernandoperez9607 No. Engine ended up throwing a rod through the block. Don't know if there was a problem with the rebuild or faulty parts.
Plenum plate
Me 2
check the oil pickup tube. they like to get clogged up with sluge.
could also be the pressure sensor in the sending unit.
I’m just curious you keep saying that you replaced the motor, but why did you have to replace it? What was the problem that caused you to replace the motor?
Heavy sludge build up in the motor. 4.7's are known for major sludge build up if proper maintenance is not done. Person before me didn't do oil changes and used regular oil instead of full synthetic. Unfortunately for me I lost oil pressure and the motor was completely sludged. Hope that helps.
My 02 does the same thing, I just had the oil sending unit, the lifters, the rocker arms, and the timing chain guides replaced. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Oil pressure sensor
Plenum plate
Main bearings are worn
It's the oil pump sensor ,my 2005 ram was doing the same & had it replaced. Good luck!
Looks like my female receptor only had one wire that not right correct?
I have the same problem, replaced the sensor, flushed the oil and changed it (Firestone),,,,and it still does it! any ideas??
Sounds like the oil pump to me.
@@adrianpena677
Nah, i replaced my batteries witg new ones and the light came on.
@@Ruben901 you might need to take it to the pros,good luck bro!
Lucas is too thick. It is putting too much pressure on those bearings. Those engines are machined so tight that it leaves no room for error. I lost an 04 ram 5.7 for that same reason. Maybe I am wrong but I'm just saying from experience. I've never had trouble with my 03 but I use penzoil platinum 5/30.
I use 10 30
Today my 2003 dodge ram just started to do this exact thing, im hoping that the -3 degree temperature outside only caused the sensor to go bad bc it looks like a royal pain in the butt to put a new pump in
That happened to me and I found out it was because the sensors and wires were filled with oil so I let it drain and added a very small amount of thicker oil to raise the pressure
Mine doing same thing after a complete upper end rebuild. But mines not making any type of noise when it drops. Goes up and stays when your pressing on accelerator. Just found out it's main bearing issues and motor has A,B, or C crank bearings. Motor doesn't have a standard size bearing. Ring gear area on crank gives what bearing goes in each journal.
What do you do sir
Happened to me, drove it another 18000 miles like that then it finally started knocking. Threw a new motor in it
IF IT IS NOT THE SENSOR AFTER REPLACING IT, THEN IT IS YOUR OIL PUMP THAT IS CLOGGED!
Change the oil in upgrade to a higher quality oil filter I'm pretty sure you bought the $4 STP they suck they always fail
Right behind the throttle body. Hard to get to. If it had no oil pressure it would lock up very quickly. Have the same truck and I drove it like that for months knowing it was just the sending unit aka oil pressure switch
Oil pressure switch or oil pump
I have an 04 Dodge ram 1500. Oil pressure gauge goes from mid to low when sitting in idle position. Change the sensor and cleaned connections and still have the same problem. What's the possibilities of a faulty brand new sensor?
I'm on the same boat. Mine is doing exactly like in the video and I changed the oil pressure sensor on my 2002 ram 5.9l gas but it's still doing the same thing. No major oil leaks and my oil is full.
@@marcusestrada6661 turned out to be a bad sensor. Returned it and bought one somewhere else and the problem is fixed.
@@kenkramer6554 where did you get the good sensor at
Same here 2006 4.7 just rebuilt put it in one second pressure next not....... Now it won't start at all
Same problems I have sir
My 2007 does the same doesn’t drop all the way down tho it’ll go from the middle to about half way down to low any suggestions
Have the oil pan dropped and see if the oil pump screen is clogged and if so have it cleaned.
I have a 2008 dodge ram hemi mine does this too but only when I brake and I have a rear main seal leak would it be more practical to fix the leak first then the sensor? Would the leak affect oil pressure
I don't think so. It wouldn't leak quick enough to cause this issue. But I would definitely try to get it fixed down the line.
@@fierceeagle2003 thanks I’m fixing it this week
What did you figure out. Mine is doing the same thing?
Mine turned out to be my son who had been driving it ran it almost completely out of oil there was a leak and he never bothered to check thank goodness the engine is still running and it’s oil gauge is not flipping up and down anymore.
@@cheryls6374 same with mine it was ran out of oil we filled it up and the problem went away
Unfortunately replaced the motor.
my dodge ram oil pressure goes down when i stop and in curves like its low and goes up when driving but has plenty of oil on stick its making me crazy, did you ever figure out what it was for sure
Go take it to a trusted mechanic. I ended up needing a motor.
Did you ever find out was wrong with your dodges pressure gage problem? This is happening to my 07. When I come to a stop, the check gages light comes on and the pressure drops to zero and then goes right back up. The chiming is driving me nuts
@@Tonetruk did you find out what caused it? Have same thing going on
Oil pressure switch
I would take the Lucas oil treatment out Could be to thick and making the pump have to suck to hard and starving it.
I have a 03 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 the oil pressure will be fine when you started let it sit it drops you hit the gas it goes up you let off the gas it goes back down what will cause it?
It's the oil pressure switch down by the oil filter
Could be oil pressure relief in oil pump, but that's a big problem.
Mite be a bad gage motor. each one of your little gages have a servo motor to make the needle move.
What was the fix?
Ended up putting a motor in it.
We had on the oil pick up tube was pluged
My 2004 is doing the same thing. If you find an answer please let me know.
Arturo Cuellar i got lucky so far. I took it to a trusted mechanic and he dropped my oil pan and it was clogged to shit so he cleaned the hell out of it and so far so good.
Fierceeagle2 ... Thanks. For the feed back
@@fierceeagle2003 t
Pull the oil pan off clean all the grid and clean your pickup tube
I had the same problem gauge going up and down I pulled the pan off cleaned it put it back together running great
@@josuevargas2960 YAY!!! WILL TRY THAT!!
@@josuevargas2960 YAY!!! WILL TRY THAT!!
Yo tengo una ijual el problema. Cómo lo podré solucionar. Por favor
I have the same exact problem
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Fiercceagle2003
fiercceagle2003 FRIEND IF YOU FIXED YOUR RAM FAILURE? HOW YOU FIXED IT THAT YOU FIXED IT ???
No good. Motor replacement.
My oil pressure goes to high back to middle. Is that normal or bad.
I would see if you oil pump is partially blocked.
Look up jilcat
Ever a solution??
I had a very close mechanic friend of mine dropped a pan and clean the shit out of the sludge worked for a while and then started doing the same thing again couldn't figure it out so replace the motor unfortunately.
I'm Having the same Problem with my Ram 1500 2001 when I bought it the dealer put oil in it and the cap wasn't tighten so it stopped for bout a week and started back now its just driving me crazy as well if anybody know please help Us out I'm currently having the same trouble on my new dodge ram and now my engine is knocking
Oil pressure sensor
Filter clogged from sludge release...no brainer...
charge the oil pressure switch
I have a 2002 4.7 when I come to a stop I lose all oil pressure and check gauge comes on until i hit the throttle to move again? Oil just changed 2 weeks ago, I've only had the truck a month
Ever a solution?
Ever solution ??
@@diegomoreno5178 We changed out the oil pressure sensor took the oil pan off cleaned every after that it was fine. I drove it for 4 more months then got a 04 Silverado worst mistake ever!!! The guy who bought my dodge is still driving it says its a gas hog but the smoothest riding truck his ever owned he's 79 now
@@frankm8533 friend then is a gas from which part of the truck?
@@diegomoreno5178 What? The meaning of gas hog is that it gets bad gas mileage it was a 4.7 V8 got about 9 miles to the gallon
I have a 02 doing the same thing I'm bout ready to say fuck a Dodge . Chevy is my next pick
I had an 02 Chev 1500 4.8 with 333,000km on it. Drove that truck like it was sleeping with my wife and it only asked for more. Best damn vehicle I have ever owned.
I have a 2002 Dodge Ram and the same thing happens to my truck
You can start with dropping the oil pan and cleaning it out and making sure the screen on the pump is not blocked. If that don't do the trick you might have to replace motor like i did unfortunately.
Don't do that. Just chance the oil pressure switch.. easy to fixed.
Run Mobil 1 and don’t add other oils like Lucas.
Tengo el mismo
Problema ayudenme
I have same problem somebody help me 🤦🏽♂️
I am having this problem, oil pressure dropped at idle after two minutes, put in some detergent. This resulted in oil pressure dropping after six minutes, then I changed oil and the sending unit, now the oil pressure stays for twenty minutes on the dot. Any suggestions why.
filter
Just an oil pressure switch he puts a motor in it damn lol
Completely incorrect. But keep fighting the good fight.
Already replaced the oil pressure switch but thanks.
Most of the time it is so
@@adamdomonski1619 Having the same issues bro... Sensor replaced twice and same issues..but im not getting any rattle. 70 press on mech gauge and still cant figure it out....
@@sambarnes1765 plenum plate
Oil pressure sensor switch
I had mine replaced and it still does it. A friend said it could be a clogged oil buildup on a screen. Will try that next, see what happens.
@@juanrios9846 did that fix it?