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    OEM Backup Camera Not Working / Black Screen

    I have a 2016 2500 with this issue. I’m at 48k so am out of warranty. Last November, backing in to a place, my tailgate camera went crazy, wiggly lines only, no picture. After a stop, start, it worked normally. A few weeks ago, the same thing happened. Yesterday, trying to connect up my...
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    SCR Recall

    Anyone know if this affects MY16 trucks? ETA: I checked the FCA site; my truck VIN does not currently list any recalls or campaigns.
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    Exhaust Brake Stuck On Sometimes

    Thanks. I did some more research and now understand the EB is a part of the turbo itself. I am going to start running the EB on all the time and will post back if this ever recurs. Appreciate all the inputs. Rich
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    Exhaust Brake Stuck On Sometimes

    Ok, thanks for the input. You think turbo fouling is a potential cause of a stuck-on Diesel brake? Now I think about it, I've never experienced it when towing (7,500 miles out of the 26k on the truck, across the USA a couple times now.). Usually with tow/haul engaged and EB set to "auto" for...
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    Exhaust Brake Stuck On Sometimes

    Well, the local dealer kept it for a while and reported no stored trouble codes or faults. They did a software update on three modules, not sure if it will help. At least I have it documented now, I guess. The tech said he'd really never heard of this happening where the exhaust brake would...
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    Exhaust Brake Stuck On Sometimes

    This happened a couple times in the last week, so I made an appointment at a local Ram dealer to take a look at it. I'll post back with the results.
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    Exhaust Brake Stuck On Sometimes

    ^^^ Thanks. I'll monitor and get it diagnosed at next oil change. Yeah, I used to have a Mercedes Sprinter diesel, and am very sensitive to no more idling than necessary. I'll post back when I have more info. Rich
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    Exhaust Brake Stuck On Sometimes

    Thank you Andrea.
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    Exhaust Brake Stuck On Sometimes

    Greg - No, no evic notice, no messages at all. I just hear the distinctive rumble of the exhaust brake, and the loss of power. Problem comes and goes by itself. It does not appear to be related to anything I do or anything I switch on.
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    Exhaust Brake Stuck On Sometimes

    Hi, I have a 2016 Ram 2500 4x4 with the Cummins diesel. It has about 22,000 miles, and I've done one service so far (truck was bought new last November.) I use the truck for towing our 6,800# travel trailer. i have about 7,500 miles towing, the rest unconnected. I've had zero problems...
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    2016 Ram 2500 Cummins First Service Cost?

    I am due for routine service soon on my 2016 Ram 2500 4x4 with the Cummins, and have a couple questions. I know from the Owners Manual I need an oil and filter change. Should I go ahead and have both fuel filters replaced? There are a bunch of inspections listed, as well as a 4x4 specific...
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    UConnect Theme Modifications

    I changed to 'Theme 6', and I have noticed the buttons have a blue background at the bottom, and the upper selection soft keys are also highlighted blue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Broken front valence - Expensive?

    Ok, just to update with what I ended up doing, in case it happens to someone else. I bought a steel fender washer 1/4" X 1" as well as three nylon flat washers 1" X 13/32" X 1/16". The intent of the washers was to bridge the broken / stressed plastic of the valance skin. I put the steel...
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    Broken front valence - Expensive?

    First, thanks for the offers of help. I am really impressed by this forum. Seems like a lot of stand up guys here. Ok, so I finally got to our house, and had a look at the valance where it was hanging off. The outer most fixing bolt and body nut as well as three of the plastic locating...
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    Guys Who Have Ordered Trucks

    $500 here. I wish I had had the foresight to make sure it was "refundable" in writing. That is the only thing I'd suggest to anyone putting down a deposit, or at least, clarify whether it is or not in writing.
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    Broken front valence - Expensive?

    Copy that. :/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Broken front valence - Expensive?

    Hm, I might, I need to have a good look at it today in daylight. It may be I just need some of the clips. I really appreciate it though, if it it turns out I need a new one, I'll have to decide if I just leave it off also or if I can deal with it as is. Thanks again. Rich Sent from my...
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    Broken front valence - Expensive?

    Well, I drove past what I thought was a safety cone last night in the dark. Unfortunately for me, it was covering a piece of rebar stick in the ground. The result is that the front right under of my 2016 Ram 2500 Laramie was torn off two of the outer most clips. I'll have to check on a...
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    UConnect Theme Modifications

    If that question was directed to me, mine is a '16 2500 Laramie Crew cab. All I have is 'Theme 1' through 'Theme 9' available to pick from, with no explanation in the UConnect supplement as to what these mean. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    I’m not happy with tow mirrors

    Correct. The axis of rotation is about the lower outside corner. So the mirrors pivot outward a little. Since the maximum trailer width is 8'6", the design of the mirror is such as to span that width when folded. Frankly I like them. No motor to fail, just flip up or flip down.
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    I’m not happy with tow mirrors

    I tow a 27' Airstream travel trailer. I ordered my truck specifically with the tow mirrors. I find that the lower (aspherical) mirrors very useful when towing to provide a wide view. I adjust the upper mirrors to cover my blind spot on both sides. When not towing, the mirrors are down, and I...
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    First Pickup

    Two weeks in, love the truck. We towed the trailer 1,175 miles from NJ to Tampa with zero issues. Very happy with the Cummins engine; love the exhaust brake. Here's our rig stopping for breakfast in Virginia: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    TPMS----light stays on ....tire pressure OK

    Just an update on this. After two weeks of running 65/80, the 'low tire' warning had gone out after 3-4 days and has not returned. I looked in the manual, and it actually says I got a tpms 'malfunction', not a low tire warning. At no time did my EVIC display a low tire. I'm guessing the...
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    UConnect Theme Modifications

    Not a mod, but I am trying to understand the different Theme settings on my 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 with uConnect 8.4AN. My Display settings list 9-10 'themes' identified as 'Theme 1' 'Theme 2' etc. I can't really tell any difference when I change them. The manual doesn't offer any info at...
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    Woohoo! \o/ I have a build date!

    Great thread. I ordered a 2500 on August 17th. It arrived at the dealer on November 17th, three months later. I was also quoted the "8-10 weeks", and never got a good answer for why it took 3 months.

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