Recent content by Jim Ballantyne
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Why Is My Remote Start Not Activating Heated Seats/ Steering Wheel?
My heated seats and steering wheel quit working last year on remote start even though it is selected in the truck menu. Once I get in and finish the starting sequence I can turn them all on. I'ts a pain in the butt when it is sub zero outside. I've tried resetting the software, the dealer...- Jim Ballantyne
- Post #48
- Forum: Heavy Duty
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Is it legal?
Where I live (Wyoming) probably 20% of the diesels are deleted. My son just bought a real sweet 2022 Chevy Duramax 3500 3 months ago from the local dealer. I tried to talk him into a RAM but it was too good a deal. Nobody cares, not the dealers, or those running those rigs. The dealer won't...- Jim Ballantyne
- Post #84
- Forum: Heavy Duty
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Snow in North Texas
Your point is? Just kidding, I know it must be tough in Texas right now with the snow and cold. Yesterday the Western Area Power Administration cut our power for 45 minutes unannounced because of power grid overloads attributed to Texas and other Southern states not having enough power. I...- Jim Ballantyne
- Post #77
- Forum: General Discussions
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Dodge bad customer service
Don't expect and dealer/company to cover items out of warranty. It's not going to happen and shouldn't be expected unless it is a safety recall. I can tell you that my upper glove box on my 2019 RAM 2500 was replaced under warranty at about 11,000 miles. When you pushed the button the...- Jim Ballantyne
- Post #85
- Forum: General Discussions
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Front Differential Cover Damage
Time to upgrade to a good forged or cast cover. If you want to go frugal remove the damaged one and tap back into shape with a ball peen hammer and round flat chisel. No matter what, you need to remove the old cover to clean the gasket service and reseal. This is also a good time to check your...- Jim Ballantyne
- Post #43
- Forum: Dodge Ram Power Wagon
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3.73 vs 4.10
I have three 2500's all with the 6.4 Hemi and 8 speed trany, one has 4.10 and the other two 3.73. Unless you are pulling hills at near max load capacity there is little to no difference.- Jim Ballantyne
- Post #33
- Forum: Heavy Duty
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Why are manufacturers still putting chrome on trucks?
I like both chrome and matte looks on vehicles. It depends on how tastefully either type has been done. Too much chrome not good, everything matte or color matching not good either. My option only. It's kinda like wheels and tires, it all depends on purpose and the looks you want. I would...- Jim Ballantyne
- Post #84
- Forum: Exterior
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Switching to 87 octane?
So my background is at refineries for the past 38 yrs, as an instrumentation and process analyzer engineer. As such I was very involved with gasoline blending. I can tell you that 87 octane ethanol blended gasoline is made up of components that when put together are call subgrade gasoline...- Jim Ballantyne
- Post #76
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Oh no, tires again!
One thing for certain, with the exception of totally junk low budget tires, you will get a huge amount of great recommendations for tire type and brand. Not everyone has the same need or driving style. For example, I pull a 35' RV with near to max towing weights during the summer with lots...- Jim Ballantyne
- Post #68
- Forum: Exterior
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New Oil change question
I agree that the most important thing you can do is change your oil on a regular basis. More often if you are towing or off road in dusty dirty conditions or idling for long periods. I would never use the percent Oil life remaining on the instrument display to gage when to change oil. At...- Jim Ballantyne
- Post #15
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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2019 2500 6.4 gas tuners
Thanks, I'll look to purchase tomorrow! i just went with 35's and as you know shift points and the speedometer is way off!- Jim Ballantyne
- Post #14
- Forum: Heavy Duty
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AlfaOBD
After reading this thread I'm wondering if anything is available yet for a 2019 2500 Long Horn 6.4 Hemi?- Jim Ballantyne
- Post #12,302
- Forum: 4th Gen DIY
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5TH Gen HD Proximity Entry DIY Upgrade
Thanks for doing the hevi-lifting on getting this figured out. My biggest disappointment after buying my truck was finding out keyless entry wasn't keyless proximity entry! My bad!- Jim Ballantyne
- Post #14
- Forum: Heavy Duty
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2019 2500 6.4 gas tuners
I spoke with Diablo/Superchips Tech Support this morning. Was told that the programming tools for 2019 6.4 Hemi has not been released yet and yes you need to purchase an unlocked PCM to be able to use. They said this is an absolute must. All I wanted to do is adjust the tire size since I went...- Jim Ballantyne
- Post #12
- Forum: Heavy Duty
