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  1. Phillyrube

    Gas Cap Check Engine Light

    Got an intermittent Check Engine light for vacuum leak in emissions system. Translate to gas cap. Replaced the cap, reset, and no light....for a few miles. Got 150 miles once before it kicked on. Reset, light out....Repeat. Checked as much of the vacuum lines around the fuel tank and forward...
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    Rear Camera Disable

    Any way to cut it off? 23 Ram 2500.
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    Floor Mats

    Anyone using these? I like the way they protect the sides and also cover the center hump carpet in front...
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    Water Leak

    2008 Ram 1500. Under the left rear seat is a small storage area accessible under a plastic hinged cover. Found the matting wet. Now, I had to replace a rear camera so I routed it where the old cable had been run, coming out of the frame and through a plastic knockout to the interior of the...
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    Rear View Camera

    I have a 2008 Ram 1500 with an aftermarket stereo and rear view camera on a license plate frame. Camera has gone bad so looking at replacing it with one in the tailgate latch. Looking at the back of my stereo, there is one yellow plug there, with a small red wire that's been cut. Several...
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    Looking For A New Truck

    Friend of mine near Ft with, AR is looking for a truck. Had a Ram ordered for almost a year and the order got canceled. Here is the criteria: 1. Regular cab, 2. short bed, 3. 8-cyl gas engine 4. no electric door locks, 5. no electric windows, 6. anti-lock rear differential, 7. high...
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    Police Style Push Bumper, 2008 Ram 1500

    Off chance anyone have an old one? Not one of those fake bull guards, looking for a Havis, Setina, Gambler Johnson or similar. May need to actually PUSH another vehicle
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    Oh Crap!!! Checkyurwallet Light On

    Yup!! AutoZone says its a transmission control solenoid, but the whole thing will have to be scanned. This happen to anyone? 2008 Ram 1500, 5.7, 91k miles.
  9. Phillyrube

    Black Tar on the Window

    Anyone see this? 2008 Ram 1500, passenger side window sweep has decomposed to a black tar that smears on the window. Guessing a new one is in order.
  10. Phillyrube

    2008 and Alpha OBD

    Does AphaOBD work with the 2008? Cant find any info. Trying to keep Fahron LED headlights from blinking off and on.
  11. Phillyrube

    2008, Canbus?

    Do the 3rd gen have a computer that can be reset using OBD? Specifically for LED lighting?
  12. Phillyrube

    Cargo Light Question

    Is there any way to deactivate the cargo lights from coming on except via the switch?
  13. Phillyrube

    2008 Seats

    Wrong forum, sorry.
  14. Phillyrube

    2008 Non OEM Fog Lights

    Has anyone built a bracket to mount a different light in place of the factory lights. Ive tried several different led styles and none are effective. Thinking about a good driving light of some sort.
  15. Phillyrube

    Fog Light Upgrade

    Anyone running H9s in place of H11s in the fog lights, 2008 Ram Bighorn. Im pretty sure nothing will help these lights out. Next plan is to figure out a way to mount a pencil beam using the OEM holes.
  16. Phillyrube

    Sound System Whine

    Installed new sound system in my 08. Power amp, 12" sub,. 6 new speakers. Im getting a whine through the system that varies with rpm. Gonna run it back to the shop but it will be a few days before they can look at it. Any ideas, maybe suggestions for a noise filter and where to put it?
  17. Phillyrube

    Passenger Assist Handle

    Does anyone make an add on assist handle that can be mounted on the roof rail over the doors? Front pillar assist is a bit out of reach for SWMBO.
  18. Phillyrube

    LED Recommendation

    Replacing the headlights on my 2008. Staying with the single headlight. Any good led high low beam bulbs?
  19. Phillyrube

    Ghost in the Machine

    Ok, Im confused. Sitting here eating, and the dog starts barking. She does that when she hears a car pull up. Maybe the daughter stopping by? So I go to open the door, and nothing. But my truck is running!! Huh?? Keys in my pocket, doors locked. Go inside. No key. Ignition locked...
  20. Phillyrube

    Thieves Struck

    Came out and found the hard cover lock got stripped and tailgate half removed. So, always knew that lock was defeated by a screwdriver so nothing in the bed. Any ideas for locks? Replace OEM latch with a lockable one? Install a lower assist device? Whats everyone else doing?
  21. Phillyrube

    Got An Old Grinder?

    Found an old Central Machinery grinder in the trash. Rewired it and good as new. Missing the left hand thread arbor nut. Its an odd size, and Harbor Freight support says buy another grinder. Anyone got an old grinder they wont mind stripping for parts? Its between 1/2and 9/16, threads between...
  22. Phillyrube

    Vision X Foglights?

    Anyone got them? Looking for more driving/spot than the broad beam you get with a fog light. Vision X has one they advertise as a driving light but not sure they can do that with LEDs yet. Fits the 3rd gen OEM spot.
  23. Phillyrube

    Industrial Strength Adhesive

    Not directly related to the Ram but here goes... I have a set of steel patio furniture. It has plastic inserts in the legs where they touch the ground. Over the years the plastic has worn down so the steel touches the ground. Add a little rain and I have rust spots on the concrete. So I found...
  24. Phillyrube

    2008 Ram Sound System

    Back on my feet after hip surgery. I had asked a couple questions about the system in my inherited Ram Megacab, and now thst I'm working on it, I'm more confused. Truck came with the Infinity system. Ski, previous owner and my stepdaughters dad, had more money than sense. He replaced the head...
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    Clear Coat Problem

    Got some clear coat peeling on the bed cover. Any ideas on ways to address other than repaint?

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