1988 Dodge Ram Snow Plow Troubles

122,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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STAN154
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Hello sir(s), My questions are 2 sided and here we go. Ok I recently tried to plow my yard and the plow would not go up or down so we did some tests and found out the Motor Solenoid was defective, we then replaced it with a new one and when you try to raise up, angle left or angle right you only get a click or clicking at the Motor Solenoid. Also when you angle the plow or Raise up on it the lites dim heavily....Can you tell me what is going on here and what I can do to correct these problems? Any help is greatly appreciated. Have a good day!
Dec 17, 2007 at 7:29 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Start by checking the brushes-
Dec 17, 2007 at 8:05 AM
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STAN154
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You mean the Pump Assembly motor correct?
Dec 17, 2007 at 11:01 AM
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RASMATAZ
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The motor-the one that looks like a starter
Dec 17, 2007 at 1:28 PM
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STAN154
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will check it out in the morning then....Thanks guy. Do you think I will need a heavy Duty Plow type solenoid? Just a thought, do you know (if it is the brushes) how much they cost to replace by chance?
Dec 17, 2007 at 1:42 PM
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STAN154
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I removed the motor and took the bottom cap off and black like dust came out, what does this mean? Do I just replace the motor?
Dec 17, 2007 at 11:49 PM
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STAN154
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It was the motor...the brushes were in bad burnt up shape
Dec 19, 2007 at 7:30 AM
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STAN154
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Thank you very much for your time and attention.
Dec 19, 2007 at 7:31 AM
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