Dashboard lights no longer work after service
I had a new external oil pressure gauge installed, and now that gauge lights up but not the speedometer or other lighted gauges on the dashboard.
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1997 Dodge RAM 2500 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 1997 Dodge RAM 2500
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by Anonymous
May 24, 2013
This truck has lots of cargo space, and plenty of power to haul. Power EVERYTHING. low maintenance cost. back seat, and not the best on gas. You can feel every little bump on the road. Plenty of power. Great reliable truck as long as you keep up with it.May 24, 2013
by Thomas H
Dec 17, 2011
I modified the exhaust, 409 stainless anza to get more power but more important better cooling off the turbo, so i can pull a hill under boost(25+ lbs) and not melt the turbo. Near 435,000 miles i pulled my enclosed trailer to bainbridge Is(Seattle) to help a friend move her business, when I got on the scales just befor the grapevine, my total gross was 25,405 lbs (oops) my truck weighs in at 6720 my trailer 3500 at the most. That means 15,185 in cargo in a 3/4 ton truck and 6500 limited trailer. If You were to max load the truck and trailer then just to see if you could throw another 3/4 ton dodge diesel loaded to the max and put it on top, drive it 1100 miles up and down hills, and 35mph up the Grapevine. That is a much as a Semi would pull...Dec 17, 2011
by Brandy B
Sep 30, 2011
Its good for a dodge. I enjoy driving it and riding in it. Breaks arent that great and there is play in the stearing but its a pretty good truck and took a beating last winter when we got 5 feet of snow in january alone.Sep 30, 2011
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by Anonymous
May 24, 2013
This truck has lots of cargo space, and plenty of power to haul. Power EVERYTHING. low maintenance cost. back seat, and not the best on gas. You can feel every little bump on the road. Plenty of power. Great reliable truck as long as you keep up with it.May 24, 2013
by Thomas H
Dec 17, 2011
I modified the exhaust, 409 stainless anza to get more power but more important better cooling off the turbo, so i can pull a hill under boost(25+ lbs) and not melt the turbo. Near 435,000 miles i pulled my enclosed trailer to bainbridge Is(Seattle) to help a friend move her business, when I got on the scales just befor the grapevine, my total gross was 25,405 lbs (oops) my truck weighs in at 6720 my trailer 3500 at the most. That means 15,185 in cargo in a 3/4 ton truck and 6500 limited trailer. If You were to max load the truck and trailer then just to see if you could throw another 3/4 ton dodge diesel loaded to the max and put it on top, drive it 1100 miles up and down hills, and 35mph up the Grapevine. That is a much as a Semi would pull...Dec 17, 2011
by Brandy B
Sep 30, 2011
Its good for a dodge. I enjoy driving it and riding in it. Breaks arent that great and there is play in the stearing but its a pretty good truck and took a beating last winter when we got 5 feet of snow in january alone.Sep 30, 2011
by Ozzie C
Feb 02, 2011
Performance- The V10 is an incredible engine, It has the torque of a diesel,
without waiting for a turbo to spool, or plugging it in in the winter. Starts
awesome in the cold and has a very distinct exhaust note. It pulls hard and
never disappoints.
Build Quality- The interior is a little bit cheap on the pre-1998 trucks and the
headliners always sag, expect the drivers seat to be ripped because 90% of
them are.
Appearance- This truck looks tough, its the original "big rig" looking truck
Cost of Ownership- It takes a lot of oil for the oil change (I think it was like 7
quarts), but thats still less than most Diesels take. The mileage isn't as bad as
people like to think. I got 13 Mpg no matter what, when I was loaded I got 13,
when I was empty I got 13..... thats just the way it is. Feb 02, 2011
by Terry A C
Jan 12, 2010
It performs well for a 6000 pound pickup truck, and will be even faster when I am finished with it. It has one of the most reliable diesel engines on the market. For being 12 years old, it looks pretty damn good. Cost of ownership? Well, that just depends on how you drive it ;)Jan 12, 2010
by Graham S
Dec 09, 2009
good power, good fuel mileage, will tow anything you put
behind it. Dodge sucks but the engine makes up for it :) Tough
engine- 415000km and still goin strong. The truck handles nice
on the road and sounds great. Recommened to all.Dec 09, 2009
by Keith E
Jul 01, 2009
Overall I am satisfied with this truck. I do think the trans could be beefed up a bit and the front end is a little loose but other then that I have no complaints. I have owned Ford F250 and a F150 I like the dodge better. Of course I do wish it had a cummins in it. Jul 01, 2009
by Marc-Andre L
Jul 03, 2008
pour un truck de 6000lbs sa tire en malade avec le cummins modifié....sa brake bien en maudit aussi....
c fait pour travailler
ca coute relativement cher pour le moment le temps que je le mette a ma mainJul 03, 2008
by Moisés B
Mar 29, 2008
Strong, reliable, fast. One of the best pickups of that year.Mar 29, 2008
by Andy V
Jan 09, 2008
Cummins 5 speed Jan 09, 2008
by Anonymous
Jan 08, 2008
Street or mud... Been there!Jan 08, 2008
by Anonymous
Sep 02, 2007
I just love my '97 Cummins 2500! I have owned it for 8 years now and it has over 215,000 miles on it now. I am not looking forward to the day I have to trade it off, but as single mom I need something that is going to keep going! SO I am starting to fix this one up for a good work PU and looking for a new 2500. No sense in changing mid stream right? If it aint broke dont fix it. But I do have to say this, "WHAT IS WITH THE NEW BODY STYLE???" "YUCK!"Sep 02, 2007
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1997 Dodge RAM 2500 Pricing
Original MSRP
$19,410 to $26,805Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
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N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Exterior Features
Paint: two-tone · Skid plate(s): front and rear
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Exterior Features
Paint: two-tone · Skid plate(s): front and rear
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Exterior Features
Paint: two-tone
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Exterior Features
Paint: two-tone
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: chrome · Paint: two-tone · Rear bumper color: chrome
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Exterior Features
Paint: two-tone · Skid plate(s): front and rear
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: chrome · Paint: two-tone · Rear bumper color: chrome · Skid plate(s): front and rear
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: chrome · Paint: two-tone · Rear bumper color: chrome
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: chrome · Paint: two-tone · Rear bumper color: chrome
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Exterior Features
Paint: two-tone
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Exterior Features
Paint: two-tone
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: chrome · Paint: two-tone · Rear bumper color: chrome · Skid plate(s): front and rear
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: chrome · Paint: two-tone · Rear bumper color: chrome · Skid plate(s): front and rear
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: chrome · Paint: two-tone · Rear bumper color: chrome
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent