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    Little light between map lights won't turn off

    Thanks for this, Crash68. I had never thought about the "power density" of car batteries before. I foolishly thought that 800amps was somehow 800 Amp-Hours. 70 makes way more sense and tells me why I had the initial problem.
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    5.7 powered VW Beetle

    I put a Porsche modded Porsche 356 in my 1971 VW van. Worst mistake I ever made - relative to cars. No vacuum taps for the vacuum-assist brakes, no rear engine bolt holes to engage the rear engine support (which Porsches don't use), vrey unhappy below 3,500 RPM with the cam it had in it, etc...
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    I give up on aftermarket led taillights

    I haven't messed with my tail lights, but I just replaced my backup lights. Got these on Amazon: Combriller 912 921 LED Bulb, 921 Backup Reverse Light Bulbs White, 3600 Lumens Super Bright 906 912 T15 W16W 921 LED Bulbs for Backup Reverse Light Pickup Truck Cargo Light Bulbs Canbus Error Free...
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    Having trouble removing the center dashboard bezel (radio/AC controls frame)

    Hi Wallyb4, Was this recently? I contacted them (at least I think it was them. Same name, located in Florida) and they said they no longer service the Uconnect 5.0. I found one place in all of the known universe that will service them. I sent them mine, and it turned out my mother board was...
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    Manifold bolts 2nd time, plus manifolds

    I had my two warped manifolds pulled and belt sanded on a professional "sanding table". It was very easy to see that the rear port on both manifolds had been leaking in all directions and that there was a smaller leak on the front port on one of the manifolds. No cracks could be found. In 5...
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    Exhaust manifold Leak

    I had my two warped manifolds pulled and belt sanded on a professional "sanding table". It was very easy to see that the rear port on both manifolds had been leaking in all directions and that there was a smaller leak on the front port on one of the manifolds. No cracks could be found. In 5...
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    Driving with manifold leak

    UPDATE: I had my two warped manifolds pulled and belt sanded on a professional "sanding table". It was very easy to see that the rear port on both manifolds had been leaking in all directions and that there was a smaller leak on the front port on one of the manifolds. No cracks could be found...
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    Having trouble removing the center dashboard bezel (radio/AC controls frame)

    Well, I got it removed today. How? Pulled even harder! But the big change is that I had just driven the truck and the heater was going the entire time. When the bezel was warmer things were more willing to let go. And yes, there is a third screw half way down the right side on mine. But it...
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    Having trouble removing the center dashboard bezel (radio/AC controls frame)

    I'm trying to remove the Uconnect 5.0 radio from my 2014 RAM 1500. I've got the rubber cover out of the top of the bezel and removed to two Torx screws that lock the bezel into the frame of the dashboard. The videos I've watched say to then pull on the top of the bezel and it will come off...
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    Starter Switch Problem

    Turns out, my ignition switch module died. Also, my primary key was dead and unreviveable. My mechanic told me that it was possible that the bad key killed the module (because it was saying "wrong key fob" before the total failure of the module), or that the module killed the key. They were...
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    Starter Switch Problem

    Hello, My 2014 RAM 1500 5.7 started giving me "Wrong Key Fob" messages and would not respond to turning the key for several tries. Then it was lots of tries, and finally, all the tries in the world wouldn't engage the starter. It only said "Wrong Key Fob" occasionally during all those...
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    Little light between map lights won't turn off

    Simple... I'll forget! Ha! Better to work 2 hours to build a reliable automatic shut-off option than to go out to my truck after three days in snow and find that I'm housebound - like I did last week.
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    Little light between map lights won't turn off

    Very helpful to know this. Adding the camera is the only thing that changed before I started experiencing the problem. I just couldn't believe the camera system pulls so much current. Well, now I know...! I'm thinking I will modify the cigarette lighter adapter and wire that into a switched...
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    Little light between map lights won't turn off

    Thanks for your input everyone. I couldn't find anything specific about it in the owner's manual, but with your suggestions, I went out and ran through all the settings on my lights: key on, key off, etc. I now know that it is simply an interior light that comes on every time the...
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    Little light between map lights won't turn off

    The small light that shines down on the center console (located between the two map lights) turns on at will and sometimes, doesn't turn off, even when the key is off and out of the ignition. I don't even know of a switch for this particular light. Any ideas on how to control this thing...
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    Dome Lights

    Sorry I can't explain your situation. I'm having a related problem and wonder if you might know the answer. The small light located between the two map lights (the one that shines directly down on the center console/cup holders) comes on when it feels like it and often doesn't shut off when the...
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    Good Ram service in Olympia, WA area?

    Good idea, 06 Dodge! I'll do just that. Thanks
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    Good Ram service in Olympia, WA area?

    Hello, I live in Olympia, WA, and I want to get my brakes and exhaust manifolds worked on. The local dealer is good for some things, but I'm wanting to find guys who love and specialize in all things Ram to do this particular work. Any suggestions of who to use, or how to find such people...
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    Cost to Replace Exhaust Manifold Studs, Gaskets and Mill Manifold

    I bought two sets of Dorman stainless steel exhaust bolts. The Dorman ID number for them is 03309HP. Make sure you specify "HP" if you want stainless steel. Otherwise, you'll get iron bolts. The cheapest price I found was from Summit Racing. They'll also sell you the Remflex gaskets (or...
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    Your ACTUAL gas Mileage with a 5.7 Hemi

    Thanks everyone for your responses. It seems my experience is pretty consistent with guys who drive stock 5.7s. I didn't mention that I'm using Michelin X LT A/S tires and that I have a light foot. My mileage has been consistent across several tanks, so it seems that I can just knock 10...
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    Your ACTUAL gas Mileage with a 5.7 Hemi

    i bought a used 2014 1500 Big Horn with a 5.7 hemi and I use 87 octane gas in it. My dash computer shows the gas mileage as about 10% better than what I calculate when I divide my miles driven by the number of gallons burned. For example, my "Trip A" readout that was reset when I last filled...
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    Dorman Exhaust Manifold Bolts for 5.7 Hemi

    Having gone to the Remflex website and read about the "pure carbon" design concept with 50% crush factor and a 3,000 degree heat rating, I'm thinking that they're probably a significant step above the Fel-Pro gaskets, though those were the best you could get for a long time.
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    Only ticks (cold) when I put it in gear

    Thanks for your response Jeepwalker. The truck is definitely going to my mechanic. I read on one of the forum posts that if a heat shield retaining nut on the exhaust manifolds is lose or missing, it's because the bolt is broken. Mine are lose, so the least issue I have is broken bolts. I'm...
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    Oil Pressure Increase After Filter Change

    Thanks for the update. Yes, my oil pressure is around 53 now with the XG2. I keep hearing that the large RP 20-820 filter is no longer available, but that the 20-500 is as good. I've also heard people say that it's easier to put the larger filters in from the opposite side of the crossover (or...
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    Only ticks (cold) when I put it in gear

    I started my truck today when I was parked next to a building and my window was down. Everything was fine. Then, I put it in gear and immediately heard a noticeable ticking sound. I took it out of gear, and the sound went away. Is it possible to have an exhaust leak that is only audible when...

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