Traction issues in dodge ram 1500 Laramie 2011

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savage_dodge

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HI EVERYONE

I got a dodge ram 1500 2011,
When I use 4wd mode,whenever I got stuck in sand or while driving in heavy sand. A strange sound comes out In 2wd drive mode this sound does not come out, but it does come in 4wd lock & 4wd low even if the traction control is off ( ESP), it's definitely a brake sound trying to stop the wheel form spinning.

I tried to remove the abs ESP valve fuse 30 amb but, 4wd mode won't work and the dashboard lights comes out saying you have to do service for your transfer (4wd services)

I turn the ESP button off by holding it for 5 second, but nothing happens, the traction comes on by its owns making it harder for me to cross sandy trains.

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I need to know how to get raid of this issue and find a way to turn the traction control completely off.
Any suggestion
 

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welcome to RF. unfortunately i don't know if there is a way to truly turn it off.
 

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I have a similar sound but it happens in both 4wd and 2wd with it on and off. I know it's the traction control and it's annoying. I haven't messed around with it yet

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Where is the fuse for ESP located at? And if you pull it is it fully disabled? Will it trigger a light on the dash to show up?
 

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Welcome!!!

Strange, I have had my truck in the sand at the beach several times and have never heard that sound that I can remember. But my Big Horn may not have the same features as your Laramie. Nice truck BTW!
 

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Had similar experience while in sand. However after depressing the esp the tires spun freely without any interference.
 
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this is the fuse that I removed................




these are the warning lights................

 
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well when the tuners come out for these 2011 and 2012 trucks they will forsure be able to turn anything off you dont like. till then just got to sit tight
 

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wish i could help you out here, the only traction issues i've had were trying to stay even after launching vs 2 highly modded Mitsu Evo and Subie WRX's........:naughty:
 

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well when the tuners come out for these 2011 and 2012 trucks they will forsure be able to turn anything off you dont like. till then just got to sit tight

don't bet on it.

I asked Superchips point blank if I could get rid of traction control. Nope, leaves them liable, and thats not going to happen.
 

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That's stupid. I know like on mustangs the tuners have an option to have traction control automatically off when you turn on the car
 
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