Backup sensor paint OK!

So I stopped by the dealership a couple days ago and asked if the backup sensors themselves can be painted without interupting operability. I'd seen alot of other cars with them painted so I just thought I'd ask. The tech's weren't 100% sure so they told me they'd contact dodge and ask. Well got a call today from the tech. He submitted a request to dodge engineers and they responded back that the paint would be fine, and wont interfere with anything. Awesome! They also noted that bed lining materials, like line-x and rhino probably would interfere, so stay away from those. Good to know! Glad the dude actually put the request in and got back to me, instead of BS'in me or brushing it off.

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spiffy, you going to drill into your roll pan? (or did you already and I didn't notice?)

Hell yeah that is awesome, soon as I get my new bumper I'm doing this!!!

No haven't altered it yet. Going to get a couple more things painted including the door handle backplates, the sensors, and the sensor bungs first.

Here's dodged response:

Can the Sensors be painted to match my bumper? Yes, the sensors can be spray painted to match. Only use 2 fine coats of spray paint, do not use brush on paint or touch up brushes as this is too thick. Avoid using metallic paint and bed lining material on the sensors. 

El phono

Also got my build sheet = P

El phono

Build sheets are free at the deeper right??

Good info.

GhostRam94 said:

Build sheets are free at the deeper right??

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Well they'll give you an abreviated printout. This thing has it all. And it only took like 2-3 days from the time I submitted the request.

Contact Dodge

Oh sweet gonna do that tomorrow after work

Hoping it'll come out looking and working great. Here's a roll pan Truckin did on a GMC, and installed painted sensors. Looks pretty good!

GhostRam94 said:

Build sheets are free at the deeper right??

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Here's mine and they're response. They even notified me that a recall hadn't been done yet!


VIN:
Vehicle Description: DODGE RAM SPORT 4X4 1500 CREW CAB PICKUP
Model Year: 2011
Body Model: DS 6 S 98
Sales Code Description
*AJ Cloth Bucket Seats
-DV Dark Slate Gray
ADAS Light Group
AGGS Sport Group
ANF Premium Group
APAS Monotone Paint
BABS 160 Amp Alternator
BCVS 700 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BNBS Electronic Stability Control
BRTS Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
CACP Low Back Bucket Seats
CBWS Highline Door Trim Panel
CB9S 2nd Row In Floor Storage Bins
CGDS Front Height Adjust Shoulder Belts
CGSS Supplemental Side Air Bags
CG3S Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags**
CJ2P Supp. Side Curtain Frt/Rr Air Bags
CKES Front Seat Area Carpet
CLES Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSPS Passenger Assist Handle
CSXP Rear 60/40 Split Folding Seat
CUES Rear Underseat Compartment Storage
CV2S O/Head Console w/Trip Computer/UGDO
CV3P Urethane Shift Knob
DBAC All Automatic Transmissions
DGQ 5-Spd Automatic 545RFE Transmission
DHSP Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DH8S Elec Shift On Demand Transfer Case
DJMS 205MM HD Front Axle
DMH 3.92 Rear Axle Ratio
DRNS 245MM REAR AXLE
DSAP Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
DS7S Conventional Differential Frt Axle
EZH 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT Engine
GACS Tinted Glass Windows
GFES Rear Power Sliding Window
GNCS Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
GNKP Rear View Auto Dim Mirror
GNMS Passenger Side Sun Visor w/Mirror
GNZP Auto Dim Exterior Driver Mirror
GT5S Power Heated Mirrors, Fold-Away
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
GXMS Remote Keyless Entry
GXXS Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
HAFP Air Cond ATC w/Dual Zone Control
HGBS Dash Liner Insulation
HGFS Floor Tunnel Insulation
JATS Instrument Cluster w/Display Screen
JBYS Instr. Panel Color Keyed Bezel
JCBS 120 MPH Primary Speedometer
JFJS Temperature & Compass Gauge
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JKVP 115V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JKYS Power Accessory Delay
JPBS Power Locks
JPWP Power Lumbar Adjust
JP3S Pwr Front Windows, 1-Touch,Up & Down
JRTP Power 10-Way Driver Seat
LAZS Vehicle Information Center
LBDP Ash Tray Lamp
LEBP Ext. Mirrors w/Supplemental Signals
LECP Exterior Mirrors Courtesy Lamps
LEPP Body Color Exterior Mirrors
LETS Traveler/Mini Trip Computer
LHES Rear Dome w/On/Off Switch Lamp
LMES Halogen Quad Headlamps
LMGS Automatic Headlamps
LNJS Fog Lamps
LPES Cargo Lamp
MBPS Body Color Front Bumper
MBQS Body Color Rear Bumper w/Step Pads
MDAS Front License Plate Bracket
MENS Front Wheel Spats
MFNS Body Color Grille
MGAS Ram's Head Badge
MHLS MOPAR Rear Wheel Well Liners
MNKS Body Color Door Handles
MPLS Black-Out Tape
MPPS Rear Wheel Spats
MS2S Ram 1500 Badge
MUSS 4X4 Badge
MW5P Hemi Badge
MXCS Front Bumper Sight Shields
NAA Federal Emissions
NEXS Dual Rear Exhaust
NFWS 26 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHDP Heavy Duty Transmission Oil Cooler
NHJP Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element
NHMS Speed Control
NHNP Electronically Controlled Throttle
NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
NZDP Next Generation Engine Controller
PR4 Flame Red Clear Coat
QR4S Flame Red Clear Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RBZS Uconnect 430 CD/DVD/MP3/HDD
RC3P 9 Amplified Speakers w/Subwoofer
RDDP Fixed Long Mast Antenna
RDZP Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Ctrls
RFHP 6.5" Touch Screen Display
RSCS SIRIUS Satellite Radio
RSPP Uconnect Voice Command w/Bluetooth
RSUP Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices
RSXP Remote USB Port
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCVS Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SFBS Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SGBS Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SHFS Rear Stabilizer Bar
SUAS Tilt Steering Column
TBMS Tire Carrier Winch
TBSS Full Size Temporary Use Spare Tire
TUKS P275/60R20 OWL All Season Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WF1S 17" Steel Spare Wheel
WLZC All Aluminum Wheels
WMJP Center Hub
WP2S 20" Aluminum Chrome Clad Wheels
XAAP ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
XA8S Non Adjustable Pedals
XBNP Tip Start
XBSS Pickup Box
XFKS 7 Pin Wiring Harness
XFUS Trailer Tow w/4-Pin Connector Wiring
XGMP Tire Pressure Monitoring Display
XJCP Locking Lug Nuts
XJJS Locking Tailgate
XJ8S Body Color Fuel Filler Door
XRFP 40GB Hard Drive w/28GB Available
X81S Instrument Panel Parts Module
X82S Door Parts Module
X83S Front End Parts Module
X88S Tire & Wheel Parts Module
X9BP 1-Year SIRIUS Radio Service
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

Our records indicate that the following recall campaign has not been
performed by an authorized dealer:
Recall #
Description
K36 REAR AXLE
FLUID DRAIN-BACK FLOW RESTRICTOR

We suggest that you contact your local authorized Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep® or Ram dealer to make arrangements for an inspection and, if necessary, corrective action at no charge to you.
Please take a copy of this message with you at the time of service to
aid the process. Although not required, it is recommended to bring a
copy of the recall notification with you to your dealer's service
department when you bring your vehicle in for this service.
If you wish to obtain further information, please contact the Chrysler
Group Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403.

We appreciate the time you took to write to us and we hope this is of
assistance to you.

Sincerely,
Alana
Customer Service Representative
Ram Customer Assistance Center

that looks nice, blends in pretty well there.

thats gonna look great trip.

hm..maybe I should get a build sheet like that..

I'm looking into putting the backup sensors in mine, where are you hooking them up to? I don't want that LED monitor bar that comes with some aftermarket kits.

Well, my truck came with the backup sensors from the factory. It works into my EVIC and sound system. So I just have to mount them onto the roll pan, and plug in the sensor leads.