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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

    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

    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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    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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    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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    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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    Dorman Exhaust Manifold Bolts for 5.7 Hemi

    Do any of you 5.7 Hemi owners have experience with using Dorman exhaust manifold bolts? They make three types, two sets (one of which is black, and the other one "clear") are strength rated as 10.9. The third type is made from stainless steel and the bolts are rated at 8.8. Even though...
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    Oil Pressure Increase After Filter Change

    Hello All, Does anyone know exactly where the oil pressure is measured in a 2014 5.7 Hemi? I just bought the truck and changed the oil and filter (5W-20 full synthetic and a FRAM XG2 synthetic filter). The oil pressure immediately went up about 4.5 lbs after the oil/filter change. My...
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