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  1. BudsRam

    Truck/trailer wiring issue.Very frustrated !

    Hey All, Background: Rewired a trailer for a 4 pin harness... replacing the old original harness that was way past needing switched out. My problem is that only the left turn signal is operational. Thought maybe I had an issue on the truck side so checked fuses and chased wires and couldn't find...
  2. BudsRam

    Active Grill Shutter Fin Removal - Better Than I Thought.

    Removed the center 4 fins on my AGS right after I brought her home. I've seen temps as low as 185° on the highway but usually I'm running 195-199° even on the hot and sticky days here this past summer in NC.
  3. BudsRam

    No running lights

    Hey All, Turn signals and brake lights work. Trailer grounded from trailer harness to frame, lights grounded to trailer frame. All truck fuses are good. New 7/4 pin connector. No running lights. Help....?
  4. BudsRam

    Trailer running lights not working

    All of the trailer lights work when I hooked up the trailer to my neighbors Avalanche
  5. BudsRam

    Trailer running lights not working

    Athlium, I appreciate your reply. I don't use the auto light option.... I've turned the lights of my truck on with and without starting it . I even grounded the trailer wire harness to the trailer frame...after chasing wires I realized that it wasn't. I'm at a loss
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    Trailer running lights not working

    I know that this thread is over a year old but after going through numerous threads and Google and YouTube searches, I have replaced all of the fuses( none were blown) chased wires on my ram and the trailer with no luck. The brake, turn signals lights work fine just no running lights. And based...
  7. BudsRam

    Trailer Running Lights INOP

    I know that this is an old thread but the J14 fuse doesn't exist in my 2015 Ram 1500 3.6l. I would really like to fix this trailer running lights issue. Is there a a fuse comparable to this J14 fuse in my truck or have I been tricked? Any info is appreciated
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    2010 RAM Windshield Washer Nozzle Replacement

    Sweet. My driver's side nozzle just stopped working and the passenger side nozzle can't even get the fluid on the windshield....time to do some R&R! Appreciate the write up!
  9. BudsRam

    OEM tailgate handle backup camera inop after install

    Hey All, I gotta new issue with the tailgate camera. The camera has been working but still getting the occasional distorted screen even after putting dielectric grease in the plug. Today I put my truck in reverse and all I get is a green screen. WTF?
  10. BudsRam

    OEM tailgate handle backup camera inop after install

    Swapped in the new camera. Put dielectric grease on the coupler and still get a distorted screen every so often....guess it's something I'll have to live with...
  11. BudsRam

    OEM tailgate handle backup camera inop after install

    Update... Got a new sent to me. Haven't installed it yet. Gonna try the dielectric grease on the coupler first...if it keeps giving me a distorted screen then I'll swap out cameras
  12. BudsRam

    OEM tailgate handle backup camera inop after install

    Just to update.... I've been having issues with the camera working fine then getting distorted screen when I put the truck in reverse. Contacted Tailgate camera and was told that my truck make/model had issues with camera product I bought . Working on getting another camera and/or fix.
  13. BudsRam

    OEM tailgate handle backup camera inop after install

    Did not mean to post 2 pics....
  14. BudsRam

    OEM tailgate handle backup camera inop after install

    Mission complete... the adapter I used was the audio adapter for Dodge/Jeep/2009-2012. On Amazon. Only one I found that was close to my 2015 so took a shot...$14. I used a pin tool to remove the wires from the plastic connector (they were in #'s 21 & 22) and put the yellow in #31 and the black...
  15. BudsRam

    OEM tailgate handle backup camera inop after install

    I gotta wait a couple more days on the pin connectors Guys....After going to 3 different auto parts stores and a audio/video installer, with no luck in finding RAM/MOPAR connectors and given 4 and told that " these will work"(I knew they wouldn't but free is free), I went online and found a...
  16. BudsRam

    OEM tailgate handle backup camera inop after install

    ok Guys....found my issue. I reread the destructions and reread them a few more times and realized I "read" the radio plug wrong and put the wires in the wrong place. Gonna get some more pin connectors and do it the right way on my next day off this coming Sunday. I did get the camera...
  17. BudsRam

    OEM tailgate handle backup camera inop after install

    SRich2015...both Rear View Camera options and the grid line setting Jimmy07...I will be checking those 3 items tomorrow (off day) Really appreciate your time guys!
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    OEM tailgate handle backup camera inop after install

    This is what I bought/installed....from tailgatecamera.com 1 DODGE RAM Backup camera (2013-2018) Factory Integrated OEM Fit Backup Camera System
  19. BudsRam

    OEM tailgate handle backup camera inop after install

    SRich2015, I don't quite understand your question....I plugged the connector (from the kit)into the connector in the tailgate and ran all the wiring up to the back of the radio and plugged into the rca cable and power wire to the hot wire at the 12v power outlet and ground. What am I missing?
  20. BudsRam

    OEM tailgate handle backup camera inop after install

    Hey All... I know that this subject has been discussed countless times here but I haven't had success in finding the answer here on this forum so.... My problem/issue is that I bought the OEM tailgate handle camera to replace the inoperable aftermarket camera the previous owner had mounted in...
  21. BudsRam

    Dodge ram spec charts and wiring

    THANK YOU haasri!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm installing an oem tailgate camera in my Ram and was trying to find the 12v power outlet wire colors to finish the install! Much Appreciated!!!!
  22. BudsRam

    Replaced wheel hub assembly

    Glad you were able to make your repairs! I have a question you might be able to answer. I've been noticing a "rubbing " feeling when I make left or right turns. I jacked my truck up and found no "play" in either front tire ...I was thinking that the sound was my front wheel bearings were...
  23. BudsRam

    Is OBD Really worth the Cost?

    I'm pretty sure that the changes I've made has paid for the OBD at least 3 to 4 times what I paid for it...just sayin.
  24. BudsRam

    Rear backup camera question

    Corneileous, Appreciate the link. I'll look into it.
  25. BudsRam

    Rear backup camera question

    Now I just need some advice on where to get another system.
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