Are These Problems RELATED? (Ram Hemi V8: Oil Pressure & ABS Steering codes)

According to the owner, he was cruising in his 2014 Ram 1500 Hemi V8 when some warning lights popped on the dash and the Cruise Control shut off.
Both the CHECK ENGINE light and TRACTION CONTROL light are both on, and 2 codes are stored:
P1524 Oil Pressure Out Of Range - Camshaft Advance/Retard Disabled
C0051-28 Steering Wheel Position Sensor-Signal Bias Level Out Of Range / Zero Adjustment Failure
Could these two issues be related if they happened at the same time?
Or did the customer only notice the lights after the fact? HMMM...
Let's diagnose both issues and see if there is a common thread...
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Enjoy!
Ivan

[@ChrisWilliams-pu8pj]

Ivan, I think you do a fantastic job providing concise methodology as well as follow up. I don't know what people expect, but from my perspective YOU DELIVER! Thank you.

[@TheoPhilpot]

His methodical approach is admirable. When I lived in PA I almost wished my volvo broke down so he could diagnose it haha

[@scottnusser6232]

The big question is why does a shop need to call you in on something this basic? Everyone doing this job should know by now that Chrysler ops are junk and on back-order most of the time😂 If you have a steering angle sensor code and an off center steering wheel, hello, wake up! My goodness I thought this business we're in was rid of most no-nothin's by now. That shop is a good one to stay clear of😂😂

[@bugsforlife6]

I did timing chains on two ford 4.0 l. After replacing guides gears chains tensioners. I found out the wiring harnesses are junk. From factory they are taped with electrical tape about 2 inches from each sensor and tape from friction eats wire insulation off causing shorts. Keep this in mind when diagnosing.😄

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

I’ve seen that harness issue many times. It’s like the insulation turns to mush. Thanks!

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Is that the engine that has a front and a REAR timing chain? It was converted, by Ford, from a cam-in-block engine. It has a jackshaft where the cam used to be.

[@rodvan-zeller6360]

I told one shop owner to replace the harness before I even hook up a scan tool, smoke came out of his ears LOL

[@eddiereichel9354]

Im an auto shop and while Im not on your level I am the guy who people locally recommend when no one else can figure stuff out. Sometimes I call people and ask about if I fixed things but mostly I think if they have an issue they will call but not everyone does.

[@dreknd]

I'd say that the oil pressure is low at cruise speed. I have a 2014 Ram with the same drive train and it would be over 50psi oil pressure at any cruise speed...you were only getting 31psi.

[@leonardodavinci303]

Yes, but he suspected the oil pressure sensor giving those readings was bad.

[@smh988]

in-depth detective work is the heart of troubleshooting. Sometimes you spend more time reading CD's and tech bulletins than actually doing something. Enjoyed this one, brought back memories.

[@farmermiyagi1338]

Those explorer engines were known for timing chain guides coming apart. I replaced one with a junk yard engine years ago, and never got to put the hood back on because the new/used engine rattled worse than the one that we replaced.

[@GreyRockOne]

Thanks Ivan, always a pleasure to watch

[@ats9682]

I'm learning more and more every time you post a video, Thanks again for what you do. It's better than sitting in some classroom learning about most of the stuff you already know but rather watching case studies and advanced diag from you and others you've mentioned before. I'm subbed to all of those channels and enjoy all the content you guys create. Thanks again Ivan.

[@johnlarkin549]

Ivan yet another perfect diag. It was also great to hear the result from explorer keep up the great content champ👍

[@MarkS61]

"So, they cleared the codes and sent the customer home." I think I've been to that shop before!

[@RussellBooth1977]

I know that a flat tyre can also throw the steering geometry off in a car,it happened in mine when the right hand rear tyre pressure was only 20 PSI !

[@bernardaflores1720]

Thanks for the updates regarding the older vehicles.

[@HollomanUFOLanding]

Great diagnosis Ivan and intresting about the ABS code resulting from the steering wheel being off centre, I learnt something.

[@AP9311]

Wow, weird stuff going on with the ram, at least with the upgraded parts fixed the issues that causing it. Alignment fixed the abs problem? That's fancy stuff for ram !! Nice updates on the exploder! Awesome video Ivan!!

[@rickcoleman8903]

I think you do great with your explanations and follow-ups, much appreciated.

[@rodvan-zeller6360]

At 12:47, don't mind the whinners, they are clueless, you are doing a great job.

[@phprofYT]

Amen

[@rodvan-zeller6360]

@@phprofYT LOL thank you for the reply. The whinners remind me of past employers who could not fix a sandwich but wanted to argue about diagnostic procedures. One past employer asked me, after I solved the problem, what I can do next time so it will be faster, I told him there will not be a next time I quit, he offered me a raise, I told him no amount of money was worth dealing with his toxicity.

[@calholli]

On the timing chain issue, with it being such low miles: it was very likely a broken guide. If the oil is neglected or low, the oil will heat up/ the plastic guides heat up, then break; then your tensioner will extend past it's full range of motion trying to account for it. Then the chain will flop around and chew up the broken guide pieces that have fallen down; causing it to jump teeth at the crank first. That's why he could hear crunchy noises and teeth jumping when he barred' it over. As long as the valves didn't hit, it can still be repaired fairly easily. but that's for the next guy to find out now, since it was turned in as a core. ;)

[@alf699]

We don't seem to be able to get "All Data" in Australia. And boy could we use it. Chasing down wiring diagrams is a real pain. I am currently working on a 2007 Mazda3 owned by my older son with 2 of the power door actuators that slowly died in a period of a few months. I have 3 wiring diagrams and not one of them matches 100% the pinout of the wiring on this car. OEM's are very expensive and you want to be 100% sure.

[@hajotoje]

I'm an Aussie Auto Elec with 30+ years in the trade and can tell you that finding reliable wiring diagrams has always been difficult and expensive. Back before the internet we had a bookshelf at work full of wiring diagram manuals which constantly needed updating and you would still regularly get vehicles in that you had no diagrams for. I have yet to find a good online subscription based service that offers anything close to what is available in other countries. It is very frustrating.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

My friend works at the Chrysler dealership and they replace lots of those oil pressure sensors among many other parts plus lots of software updates for quirky things. Thanks Ivan!

[@RichardTeasley-bn8bn]

I would start with checking the air pressure in the front tires, Noticed 31 psi in front left when right side was 39 psi,

[@jerryking2418]

another brilliant diagnostic.

[@bryanfuentez7640]

I found out about steering wheel being straight problems the hard way. Did a rack and pinion on a 04 Camry. Drove it down the street with the steering wheel out of wack. The ABS started spazzing out. Got it aligned all was good

[@jacksautorepair]

The one with timing chain and techs comments, some engines it specifically states you not suppose to rotate an engine backwards. Better watch that if not replacing the engine.

[@vpimike2646]

Way to utilize your resources like a maestro, Ivan. I am learning so much and you are definitely inspiring many others. Thanks also, for the follow up on the Ford "Exploder" (haha). Good to know that I got one right, predicting that the crank sprocket jumped some teeth due to the weak chain tensioner.

[@somerandomguy3868]

Thanks for the update, great job with the Dodge

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

Very objective diagnostic, Ivan! Took a lot of digging into information, but turned out to be an easy fix. Great job! Thanks for the closure on this RAM and on the Ford Explorer - you can't do more, when it's not your shop.

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for the video Ivan.

[@jeffmiller6100]

Great diag . Thanks for any follow-up you get do❤❤

Just watched a vid on some Ford engine used in Land Rovers. That engine has a solenoid in the oil pump to reduce oil pressure in eco mode.

[@2nickles647]

Needs an alignment...yup Common sense by looking at the steering wheel tells you to look at the suspension system and get an alignment. My buddy's ram oil pressure is 30 psi with 220k I use Alldata for my vehicles.

[@ericmc4195]

The steering wheel in my ‘21 Ram 1500 Classic (4th Gen) is off to the right about 10 degrees, it just suddenly happened one day. It’s not setting any codes as it is under 20 degrees and the truck trails straight with the steering wheel off to the side a little. Other than it being a little annoying it doesn’t affect anything and I’ve been driving it like that for about 2 years, after the dealer told me that if I bring it in to have it looked like they’ll have to keep it for couple of days. It will be getting new tires installed very soon so the alignment will be done then. Thanks for the informative video Ivan.

[@throttlebottle5906]

better go look for the missing/broken bushings or ball joint ready to fail.

[@ericmc4195]

@@throttlebottle5906 Nothing missing/broken or loose. Front end is tight and trails straight. Only the steering wheel is off by few degrees.

[@baxrok2.]

Thanks Ivan!

[@throttlewatch4614]

We appreciate the follow up

[@raphaelbalachsan4764]

Thanks for sharing your case studies. Enjoy your methods. I dont need closure. Lol.

[@brianw8963]

Another one solved. Always great stuff. 👍👍🇺🇸

[@kellygibson7299]

What a weird world. Autozone owns Alldata, providing techs diagnostic info. At the same time, they fire the parts cannon everyday on vehicles (with inferior parts) and couldn’t accurately test a battery or alternator to save their life.

[@harrylister804]

Anyone who goes to any auto parts store to diagnose a problem and get a definitive fix is a total idiot. Alldata is awesome and affordable to even a DIY'er who has the brains to use it.

[@brassmule]

I just started watching but it reminds me of the P2646/2647 VTEC codes on Hondas, where when VTEC is disabled due to certain causes (low oil pressure, bad pressures switches, bad solenoid, dirty filters, etc), the ABS system is also disabled at speeds above 30kph, so the stability control light is illuminated on the dash along with the CEL. The ABS system will usually set a DTC like 83-01 or similar. Interested to see if whoever makes Dodges these days does the same thing.

[@normhowes2975]

I miss the days where engines were list as cubic inches. AKA pre-computer days.

[@scottymoondogjakubin4766]

I bet alignment shops love them steering angle sensors ! $$$$$ !😝

[@Google_Is_Evil]

If the problem only occurs in ECO mode, then there could be a mechanical problem in the cylinder shut off part of the engine causing a low oil pressure condition. I would advise the shop/owner about this so you do not get an expensive warranty claim later on when the engine gets run by someone that doesn't shut off ECO mode and suffers a catastrophic failure due to low oil pressure.

[@promastersonly1419]

I fight with this constantly on the Promaster. Best I can tell, the steering angle sensor will send sporatic garbage data, which will fire all abs, esc, and give a message of “hill holder warning” which I’m pretty sure is a vestige of the european versions of the van. Clears on restart, so I have no way to test it while it’s active. On restart, it will be gone and sometimes wont recur for YEARS. The P0520, at least on the 3.6, is always the oil pressure sensor in the cooler. Every 3.6 will have it at some point. Harmless, as the computer can derive the oil pressure from the cam timing. However, if the oil temp sensor next to it fails, or mice eat the wires, it will fire the throttle light, abs, esc, and it will also put the engine in low power mode. Shops will often go chasing the abs system, or the tb or pedal. Tricky stuff. I’m delighted to see your thumb is healing.

[@disgruntledcanuck]

Driving in very windy conditions will sometimes do that. Constantly fighting the wheel to go straight will set a temporary code. Problematic with big vans that act like a sail with side winds. Has happened to me with my Sprinter.

[@promastersonly1419]

@@disgruntledcanuck Correct! One tell tale I instruct customers to look for is cruise control. If the alignment is off enough, it will disable cruise.

[@6996brandyl]

GOOD VIDEO!!!

[@michaelgleason4791]

As Eric O always says, check your TSBs early and often.

[@LesReeves]

As you & I agree on this point too much electronic modules/parts in newer vehicles . I can see the future of just about all manufacturers vehicle will reach X amount of miles & it will be EOL buy another one.That will be a sad day so I will keep collecting parts for my pre 05 vehicles to keep them going Cheers Ivan.

[@Notsostuck]

I serviced Police Interceptor Exploders that mileage was average for chains and tensioners. Mine were high hour engines due to extended idle times and the chains and tensioners took a beating in Police service.

[@mattbrown5511]

You are doing a great job for all your customers (shops and individuals). There will always be whiners. Pay them no mind Ivan.

[@awstott]

I'd be curious to see what an oil analysis would show on that that truck. The surging doesn't seem normal while driving - wonder if the lifters are starting to fail? Any idea how many idle hours are on it?

[@robertsmith2956]

alright. Iven's got a motorcycle that is not throwing any codes. Can't wait for the diagnostic. Could it be a lose spoke effecting the steering sensor????

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

That's my 1974 Honda CB360... decided to bring it out of retirement, been sitting since 2010 or so... Needs new piston rings and cam chain guides 😉

[@DependableAutoTruck]

just finished a 2018 ram 3500 customer always turned off eco mode which stops the mds started making lifter noise pulled down did some research and some say that turning off the eco mode every time starves lifters on the mds and can cause lifter failure don't know for sure might want to look into it. i replaced the engine they didn't want to repair

[@gbowne1]

I've had similar alignment issues where you tell the alignment shop to do an alignment but they never did make sure that the steering wheel was also aligned straight when the wheels are straight, they only appeared to align the tires/wheels/rims.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Amateurs 😂

[@ronaldwarren1267]

I've found the best way to fix that is to replace everything between the number plates that does it

[@vicferrarisgarage]

Awesome

[@bills6093]

Well, if it has low oil pressure at cruise in ECO mode, it may not be a good sign.

[@Garth2011]

Anything "ECO MODE" is trouble ! Good fix Ivan. That RAM also needs new tires...they are noisy and make the typical sound of tires that are poorly wearing/defective etc. Buy Michelins...

[@pjmanze814]

t saw that video and, to me it was "Game Over!"😄

[@NVRAMboi]

Thank you Ivan. The originator of "cylinder deactivation" needs to be given an atomic wedgie. One OEM starts doing it, then the rest often follow. I'd like these engineers to explain why a 2.5L 4cyl that gets 25city/32hwy is even a candidate for such a (long-term) risky and unnecessary design change. Any 'benefit' is far outweighed by the possible cost of failures. (Whisky Tango Hotel). Thx again.

[@GregoryGlessnerViolin]

Yeppers. The financial and environmental costs of failed engines and other components might outweigh any benefits from "advanced" technology. Edit to add: why doesn't the EPA regulate reliability and overall impact instead of just efficiency? Better yet, get the EPA out of our way.

[@OzFrog48Z]

Anything with the prefix "eco" in front of it will more than likely cause problems in the long run.

[@cypeman8037]

Took it to the garage, they cleared the codes, sent him on his way. The codes came back on. NO!!! My kind of garage……to avoid.

[@Stoney3K]

So, the DTCs were actually right about which parts to swap/fix, for a change?

[@montestu5502]

2:09 - I thought the alignment issue was due to one tire being 6-7 psi lower than the other, but the steering wheel would have been to the left not the right.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

It didn't pull at all, just steering wheel not centered 😊

[@_RiseAgainst]

I'm more convinced than even, these modern cars can't handle extended oil change intervals.

[@mypronouniswtf5559]

Change every 3000 to 4000 miles old or new vehicles synthetic or not its the best cheapest safeguard... My RAM 5.7 Hemi is changed every 3000 miles with synthetic and its new so not expecting issues(2nd oil change).. My now sold 2009 Challenger 5.7 Hemi ran perfect with 185,000 miles,engine ran perfect! Changed it with synthetic every 3000 to 4000 miles since I bought it new! My nephew drove it another 20,000 miles with no issues,he didnt beat on it and kept up with my oil change routine..My wife has a 2023 Challenger Shaker 5.7 Hemi and my new RAM Hemi and maintenance is the key.. Even Toyota I change them 3-4000 miles! Remember not just the oil but the filter is key too,people forget about the job the filter does! *I am a Former Toyota Tech!

[@michaelgleason4791]

Of course they can't. They're not magic. More than 5000 mile intervals is begging for trouble.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Only old school pushrod engines can handle extended oil changes 😄

[@_RiseAgainst]

@@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics old school? My baby is only 25 years old.

[@nv1493]

"Eco" mode, AFM, whatever - those systems are all garbage.

[@melvinjones3895]

Look it up , looked it up. fix it up good job

[@jamesspash5561]

Driving along and boom this happened. What did they hit?????

[@harveywalker1560]

My dyi Alldata is nothing like the one you use.

[@kerrylewis2581]

I wonder why the steering wheel was so far off from center. Did they recently have work done?

[@GregoryGlessnerViolin]

Pennsylvania had a bad pothole season, so I wonder if the truck didn't see a few on the highway.

[@Techie1224]

i think that oil pressure is low ,, he probably need to check oil pickup tube

[@stevenakn1]

front tires at 31 and 38?

[@witrev1833]

Just curious what your business model is. How much percent of your work time do you spend for your in-shop diag, local shop/lot diag, and other on demand calls? Like the contents.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Every week is different 😅

[@aleskyfinis1025]

Like videos make please make more of these videos

[@georgebell3964]

👍

[@jameswilliams5428]

i have a 2014 ram it takes 7 quarts of oil, the pressure is low very low check dipstick

[@farmermiyagi1338]

Some folks like sugar and creamer with their coffee, I like PHAD with mine.

[@GregoryGlessnerViolin]

So do I!

[@vbfaker]

Since the left front tire is low wouldn’t that cock the wheel to the right?

[@sspnugen]

Keep up your great videos

[@thirzapeevey2395]

Ivan, the proper response to a bully who threatens to stop watching because you weren't able to control circumstances beyond your control is, "Don't let the screen door hit ya where the good Lord split ya! C-ya."

[@chasingcapsaicin]

Tire size? early reaction ???

[@2nickles647]

Over size tires with spacers. Customer complaint..it's eating wheel bearings. 😅

[@bearg4019]

And ill be glad when manufacturers throw those ECOBoost engines in the scrap pile...

[@throttlebottle5906]

it's a Chrysler product, there's always wiring issues. 🤣

[@bearg4019]

Between the tech and the garbage part manufacturers are making the vehicle owners have no chance

[@hughjass1274]

Nice haircut

[@paulhenryxray]

4:28 NO BUS

[@davidgrisco1939]

We humans need closure. Say for example, our first passionate relationship, when you find out she's a habitual lying cheater so you break up with her. Then you find her on social media decades later, discover she had two kids and got divorced. You're happy having dodged that bullet. CLOSURE 😅

[@promastersonly1419]

I think I know her!

[@michaelgraham2347]

My hemi grand cherokee chokes you out with fumes when you're heavy on the gas pedal.

[@riverflyswatter]

Mornings

[@loubakker5049]

Clearing codes is not a repair !

[@TheoPhilpot]

When clearing codes repairs a problem what’s that called

[@demcomp]

Seems like it's a pretty typical Dodge. 😂

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Seems like you’ve never owned one

[@demcomp]

@@sheerwillsurvival2064 4 Dodge vehicles actually.. 🤷 all are pancakes today because they were Dodge vehicles. They all broke.. and broke bad! My current car is a Toyota.. currently at about 175,000 miles, nary an electrical problem in sight.. nary a misfire.. not even the slightest shudder. Running perfect, as if it was well built! Keep trying hero.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

@@demcomp lol I knew it 😂 so you didn’t learn on the first one. That’s a great story. You’re a funny guy. Toyota zealots all the same. And I own Toyota’s too 🙄

[@demcomp]

@@sheerwillsurvival2064 hahahaha!!! Nope.. I kept giving them silly chances.. the one that finally broke it on me was the Journey with 100k that had the transfer case come apart. Hahahah! At least they're comfortable and not boring.. Dodge and VW got me into Toyota hahaha

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

@@demcomp yeah I’ve owned soooo many vehicles. I can’t say I love one the most Toyotas are good quality no doubt. But I love messing with folks that cut up on Jeeps and Chryslers they seem to be Toyota fanatics. I personally think the new Nissans and fords are the worst but that’s just my opinion.And I don’t throw 💩 at others decisions. But Iam old school

[@jacksautorepair]

The most distracting bezel on a tablet I ever seen. Maybelline red fingernail polish! I would take a black permanent marker to that red screen bezel. Who thought it was a good idea to make the scan tool fingernail polish red or TopDon sky blue! Remember when all tool boxes were red? Awful Why are all touchscreens so reflective! Another problem. All mechanics don't work in a cave!

[@2nickles647]

I like my harbour freight Green 💚 tool box. Or yellow 💛 is nice too. Maybelline Red color tool box..I graduated out of that. Then my grand daughter buys me a used one for $20.00 bucks. How can I say no. ❤❤ I like my green impact wrench from O'Reilly's.😅😅, so I have 2 now Bought a midnight black THOR impact wrench from Amazon. The same ThOR that Mr. Eric O has. So my green tool box is like crayons. It's got colorful tools. Reds. Yellow. Orange. Black. 😅😅😅

[@danieldavis8651]

I need closure on an updated TRUMP 2024 sign in the background.

[@porky7753]

Lack of closure seems like a female comment. lol

[@johnbragg2014]

Too much computer BS.

[@jerryholzhammer1030]

I have the same engine. Oil pressure should be around 50psi going down the road. 31 psi would be hot idle. There is definitely a pressure issue. That also explains why the code comes on when in ECO (4 cylinder mode). Additional oil flow/pressure is needed to get lifters into ECO mode.

[@GregoryGlessnerViolin]

At least this one didn't end in "needs an engine."

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

LOL been getting quite a few of those lately 😂

[@lvsqcsl]

Well, Ivan, I was hoping for at least a string alignment. Maybe next time. GREAT VIDEO!