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    Hands free radio issues after battery explosion

    I will leave the original dealer out of the discussion. I can tell that Crown Dodge/Ram in Pascagoula, MS is where I will be taking my truck for service. Great folks there.
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    Hands free radio issues after battery explosion

    No, it was a Super Start Extreme (I think this is a O'Reily's house brand) that was in the truck when I bought it. No indications of a battery fault, no charging issues, slow starts or anything else to give worry before this happened. Hit the autostart, truck went through its normal lights on...
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    Hands free radio issues after battery explosion

    Just to follow up for anyone searching this post. I finally found a dealership that could troubleshoot this issue. Did end up being the input amplifier in the radio head. Took about 1 hour to troubleshoot. They ordered the part and it took another week for it come in. Less than an hour to swap...
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    Hands free radio issues after battery explosion

    Does anyone know if there is a separate Bluetooth module or microphone amplifier hidden in the dash?
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    Hands free radio issues after battery explosion

    Truck Battery by Mudd Flapp posted Nov 14, 2019 at 3:10 PMTruck Batt2 by Mudd Flapp posted Nov 14, 2019 at 3:10 PMSo had an exciting morning a few weeks back. Hit the auto start on my 2014 1500 and the battery exploded. I have heard of batteries exploding while jump starting, or shorting the...
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    DIY: 2013-2014 OEM Steering Wheel Audio Control Install

    Got back from vacation, installed in less than an hour (including swapping the front bezel and switches over. The air bag removal tool made removing the air bag a non-issue, easy as pie. Everything works as it should. Thanks for the help! Mudd Flapp Saucier, MS
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    DIY: 2013-2014 OEM Steering Wheel Audio Control Install

    So FedEx delivered my leather steering wheel about an hour before I left for vacation. Considered bringing it with me and changing it in the hotel parking lot, but the wife cancelled that plan. Thanks for all the advice
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    DIY: 2013-2014 OEM Steering Wheel Audio Control Install

    Thanks. I am in South Mississippi. I won't miss the heated steering wheel :) But, I may try the mod, just because.
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    DIY: 2013-2014 OEM Steering Wheel Audio Control Install

    Greeting all. Awesome write up on this audio control swap. I have a quick question, I have searched and can't seem to find the answer. I have a 14 Tradesman 5.7, 6 Speed. I found a a steering wheel on ebay, leather, with audio controls, from a 8 speed (has Gear+/Gear- buttons above the cruise...
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