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  1. RamDutyl

    Change Hemi oil without soaking front axle shaft

    Gotta ask: how do you pro's remove the oil filter during an oil change? It seems right above the front axle and seems ready to soak the CV boot fast.
  2. RamDutyl

    ram 1500 won't crank

    The ground for the starter on my '021 is near the starter and bell housing. The ground bolt wasn't tightened enough at the factory. Not an easy thing to find either, but you might find yours on the Hemi block. Maybe clean it up. Old trick: Turn on headlights to put a load in place. Try to...
  3. RamDutyl

    Why is there a Classic?

    Bought mine during pandemic, when chip shortages meant a lot. Classic has the features I wanted without the advanced braking and adaptive cruise control needing chips. We have that stuff on the Honda. Had a low-flying bird kick off the emergency braking. 'Sides, work trucks are cool. And so...
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    Alternate Head Unit replacement for UConnect 2

    Has anyone found a replacement for the Uconnect 2 head unit? Looking for something not factory in case this one fails--so expensive to buy a factory replacement. Does a replacement still work with tailgate camera and does it offer touch screen replacement for the dashknobs?
  5. RamDutyl

    Bluetooth hacked. Steering, Brakes,Trans

    This is not good advice. I recommend the owner sell this truck to someone on this group, at a loss, of course. Then one of us who have all the answers can help fix this issue.
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    Bluetooth hacked. Steering, Brakes,Trans

    Here's an old article from long ago, from a credible organization: https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/05/keeping-your-car-safe-from-hacking/index.htm . Maybe it offers an answer? Let's be honest: you own a 2015 truck? It's seven years old, with unknown miles also. Bluetooth or...
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    Better mileage with a 3.92

    I bought the 2021 Hemi with 3.92 towing gear. I live in Flat Illinois. I can get 30+ mpg once up to speed and warmed up. How? Hemi's got a lot more power than my old Chevy V6. Once in cylinder deactivation mode, that powerful hemi can crest a small rise easy, thanks to the 3.92 gearing...
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    Connected Iphone to truck. Now strange electronic issues

    Uconnect is fun. Reason 1 it's your fault, per Uconnect support. You might try the official Apple lightening cable. I was told that. might help. Might try your current cable on a different car with CarPlay support. If my chosen cable works on a different manufacturer's car, might be the...
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    Workin' now

    Been driving and enjoying my '021 Ram Classic. It threw a frequent error code, claiming the transfer case clutch pack was energized. Factory Master mechanic found a loose, getting looser ground strap forward of the starter and just plain hidden by other stuff, like the shafts. Once it got...
  10. RamDutyl

    Upcoming FTC arbitration hearing advice

    FTC? Federal Trade Commission? I think FCA uses a third-party arbitration service.
  11. RamDutyl

    Lemon law numbers

    Just got off the phone with customer service. I get an expedited Case number. Technical Star support is now involved. If your new vehicle has issues, now that the Pandemic has died down a little bit, get them fixed.
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    Lemon law numbers

    Nope. Not all vehicles for all manufacturers have problems. At some point, either owners get their stuff fixed or they buy from another vendor. Lemon laws are written to make manufacturers fix their problems, not force us to make excuses for them.
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    Is my truck considered 1500 5th gen or 1500 classic?

    Great response! IOU free coffee! Motorhome owners can have a tough time. The cutaway chassis can be a year or two older than the overall motorhome. So buying a fanbelt for a 2022 MH may get complicated if the chassis is from 2019, and the chassis uses a different engine from the latest...
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    Lemon law numbers

    Recalls are recalls. And those are for bread and butter safety issues that no one can make up. And how does a replacement of the air suspension compressor equal "issueless"? And a full replacement of the emissions systems is no big deal? Glad you have good luck with your Dodge and later Ram...
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    Lemon law numbers

    Great points. Covid work and parts shortages may have allowed some bugs in the soup too.
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    Lemon law numbers

    Why would I call out Ford issues on a Ram forum? Glad you're a Ram fan. I'm hoping Stellantis will keep the emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction FCA seemed to have. Ford and Chevy both no longer manufacture the small cars they once made. They lost the market to other manufacturERS...
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    Lemon law numbers

    Interesting! Is there an award for reliability and durability, outside of Consumer Reports?
  18. RamDutyl

    Lemon law numbers

    Paco, where did you get your definition for investment? Any major capital outlay will be an investment.
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    Good News: How to contact the NHTSA

    The NHTSA website had some broken links recently. Try to lodge a safety complaint about your new truck, and you were dropped off at a blank page. I contacted the NHTSA and was given this link https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/ and the 1-888-327-4236 phone number (unknown wait time...
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    Lemon law numbers

    CarComplaints.com lists our Ram trucks as halfway reliable. Our trucks got TotYear awards. How many other owners find your recent purchase full of problems? Most U.S. states have lemon laws. How many of you have had your investment in the shop for the same issue multiple times with no...
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    Is my truck considered 1500 5th gen or 1500 classic?

    How about a 2021? Sure, my lug nut count is off by one. And the grey ghost uses the body panels of a Gen 4, but the engine and controllers and all patches are G5. Does an owner call it Gen 4 for body parts and accessories but call it G5 when looking into engine performance chips, air intakes...
  22. RamDutyl

    Serv 4WD intermittent light

    Sounds good in theory, but you buy a new truck to have technical professionals debug faulty factory work and/or components.
  23. RamDutyl

    Serv 4WD intermittent light

    Still unresolved after four visits to the dealership. Yesterday, the front transfer case was replaced under warranty. Wiring has been checked. Hello Lemon law.
  24. RamDutyl

    3.21 vs 3.92 Gear Ratio...will not be towing much.

    Awesome pick! How much gas mileage will the 3.21 save you? If you don't have an exact number, you'll wake up one day wondering. You hope you won't tow much, but when you do, will that 3.21 seem limiting and lurchy? Test drive both maybe. Honestly, if you avoid jack rabbit starts, gas...
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    3.21 Vs. 3.92 gear, worth the money?

    I bought the 3.92 from the factory. Nope, no plans to tow much with Beast, but I'm ready to rock when it's time to move. Retrofit to 3.92? Lots of money for big tire use. Your money, your call. So share some pics.

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