# Service bulletin 1803502 A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned. - Type: Service bulletin - NHTSA id: 10000449 - Published by NHTSA: 2003\-02\-27 - Manufacturer's number: 1803502 - Manufacturer's date: 2002\-11\-29 - NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ## NHTSA's summary ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATION AND / OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P2181 \- COOLING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. \*TT ## The document No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number. ## Components Engine ## Trouble codes named P2181 ## Vehicles listed - 2003 DODGE RAM PICKUP ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [9003215](/bulletins/10229181.md), 2023-01-09, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non\-EGR applications. An EGR Block\-Off Plate \(53032739AA\) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non\-EGR application. Unless, the EGR Block\-Off Plate is being transferred from the old engine. - [68332810](/bulletins/10223854.md), 2022-10-17, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service \- Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY \- The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan T\-joints.\~ 2. Fill the T\-joint between the pan rail/gear housing and pan rail/rear seal retainer with sealant. Use Mopar® Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent. 3. Apply a 2\-mm \[0.063\-in\] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the oil pan flange.\~ 4. The four piece gasket will need to be assembled to make a complete oil pan gasket. 5. Lay the oil pan gasket\(s\) onto the oil pan flange.\~ 6. Ensure the oil pan gasket segment joints are properly aligned. 7. Apply a 2\-mm \[0.063\-in\] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the top of the oil pan gasket.\~ 8. Install the oil pan. Starting from the center and working outward, tighten the oil pan bolts to 28 N·m \[21 ft. lbs.\]. - [9003215](/bulletins/10223602.md), 2022-10-17, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non\-EGR applications. An EGR Block\-Off Plate \(53032739AA\) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non\-EGR application. Unless, the EGR Block\-Off Plate is being transferred from the old engine. - [R2118796A](/bulletins/10191460.md), 2021-05-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling. - [68332810A](/bulletins/10191455.md), 2021-05-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY \- The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. - [9002688](/bulletins/10139009.md), 2018-06-04, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ \- Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or connector in the valve cover gasket is not the root cause to your concern. In addition, make sure that the wiring attaching nuts are torqued to their proper value.\~ - [SB\-14\-001\-10](/bulletins/10033546.md), 2010-08-23, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. DODGE: ELECTRONIC FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR \(FCA\) AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE/NEW DIAGNOSTICS AVAILABLE FOR DTC P0251. ENGINE SURGES AT IDLE OR MIL ILLUMINATION. FURTHER INVESTIGATION MAY IDENTIFY DTC P0251\-CP3 PUMP REGULATOR CONTROL\-DIESEL. IF P0251 IS PRESENT, FOLLOW THE DIAGNOSTICS IN THIS SB. IF OTHER DTC'S ARE PRESENT, REPAIR AS NECESSARY BEFORE PROCEEDING FURTHER. MODEL RAM TRUCK. \*PE - [ECM K\-01](/bulletins/10033104.md), 2010-07-08, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. DODGE: CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS RECALL REPROGRAM ECM\-OBD READINESS. RECALL AFFECTS RAM TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS. CSC LETTER WAS REC'D. \*PE - [2500108](/bulletins/10024083.md), 2008-03-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE \(PCV\). POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION \(PCV\) SYSTEM FREEZES IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES \-\- INVOLVES INSTALLING REVISED PCV SYSTEM COMPONENTS. \*NJ - [1802207](/bulletins/10021423.md), 2007-04-25, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. 5.9L TURBO \- DIESEL ENGINE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS. \*KB JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10000449](/v1/bulletins/10000449) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%20Service%20bulletin%201803502&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10000449&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%201803502)