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  1. MJCs18Diesel

    FOBIK Issue:Fob will unlock, lock, and remote start, but will not work in the ignition

    With my 2018 Diesel, I had a very similar problem. Primary FOB works correctly. Back up fob now has a new battery, will lock and unlock the truck, but when I put the key in to start the truck, in the past three weeks, it would occasionally start the truck. But now, the dash remains dark, and...
  2. MJCs18Diesel

    Please help! Key fob

    I too have a key fob issue. I had three when I bought the truck new. I lost one, seldom used one (my spare), and the third works great. The seldom used one works intermittently. I took it apart, re-centered the metallic discs, cleaned the contacts on the circuit board, installed a new battery...
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    2017 Ram 3500 60k / 67.5k Service (help / not diy)

    I recommend a complete flushing the brakes. I also recommend a DIY changing of the EGR filter. There are several DIY YouTube videos. I ordered the Dorman brand filter. Ram brands are ridiculously priced...
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    Whos Got Mud Flaps ?

    On my '03, I wanted thick, flat-surface solid rubber "trucker" mudflaps. The thicker they are, the less the road wind and splash will fold them back too far. I had to shop around different truck parts outlets because they all have some type of molded patterns in/on them. They also come in...
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    Here we go again abs/traction control

    My followup to Post #9: I found a post somewhere regarding the 2018 ABS problem, the non-availability of the two ABS parts of the ABS unit, and Ram was working to resolve the problem rather than doing a fleet-wide recall. I read through many other forums and others were getting the same...
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    Dealer states 2019 Dodge Laramie needs differential cleaned at 26K miles.

    Food for thought; Whenever you change a fluid with a pan or cover, consider cleaning it good with brake clean and painting it with RED engine paint. It will be dry enough within a few hours in the sun. And, you can even use a sharpie to write the date and mileage in the corner of the new red...
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    "PERFORM SERVICE" Light 1 hour after purchase.

    Team, there are two FCA things (problems) I am not seeing in your replies. When I purchased my 2018 Ram 2500 Diesel, I purchased a new Autel up-quality code reader and it will not read 2018 and newer codes because, according to Autel, FCA has refused to release code reader data. I'd love to...
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    Here we go again abs/traction control

    I'm convinced my symptoms are a loose female pin connector or, one of the connectors to the four wheels. Here in NY, when the temps were in the low teens, it was off for that period. When connectors are cold, they get smaller and possibly connect better? When it warmed up the came and went...
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    Help with diagnosis please: 6.7 Cummins, new turbo, intermittently blowing blue smoke

    I just changed my CCV filter today. It is easy to do. First, purchase a 6-point deep 1/4 drive 8mm socket to help with the back left two screws under the cable holders. The filter is recommended to be change at 60K mile mark. The brand name ones are expensive, but the more inexpensive filter...
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    68rfe filters and fluid

    Go here, I changed mine in May 22 https://www.ramforum.com/threads/automatic-transmission-fluid-and-filter-change.189267/page-2#post-2658878 I recently changed my 2500 Diesel's transmission fluid and filter. Some auto parts stores don't keep very many transmission filter kits in stock...
  11. MJCs18Diesel

    Towing gas mileage

    To keep it simple, when my truck downshifts as I start to climb a hill, I turn on T/Tow and leave it on while in the hills. Keep in mind, MAX tow speed is 65 MPH with most ST trailer tires. When the truck levels off at steady speed (65MPH) for several miles, I turn off T/T. Whenever it down...
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    Kids...

    You all forgot another important point about starting your trucks to warm up while you remove the snow on the windshield. If the wipers are on when you shut off the truck, they come on automatically when you start the truck. So, you need to look and make sure they are off before you start the...
  13. MJCs18Diesel

    What part about your HD that you wish Ram would change or update?

    I love my 2500 CTD 4x4 RV hauler. However, I wish they would put a round hole in the upper left and right side of the front panel of the bed, with a steel shroud over the holes, tall enough to keep the rain and road splash out of the bed. Then I could easily install two 12v muffin fans and a...
  14. MJCs18Diesel

    Here we go again abs/traction control

    I have the same problem with my ABS and traction control lights, steady on now. At first it was intermittent whenever I hit a bump, turning warning lights on and off. And, each time it causes the cruise to turn off, and when the lights are on, the cruse will no longer come on. Visited my local...
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    Just need a little brake advice.

    I just finished the rear on my 2018 2500. I went to NAPA and bought mid-priced pads and rotors. Have a second car available if you need to return to the store in the middle of the repair. Here in upper central NY State, road salt and rust causes pads to not slide like they are suppose to and...
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    Brakes sticking after rotor and pad change HELP!

    TomB 1269, Yes; the crud in and around the SS slide pads needs to be scraped and filed away. I also put a light coat of grease under the SS slider clips to minimize rust and expansion. I never thought about the heat expansion factor which can make the pad slightly longer, and preventing...
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    Brakes sticking after rotor and pad change HELP!

    Here is my 2-cents... I did a brake job once; can't remember if it was my Jeep Grand Cherokee or Ram. The total length of the front pads seemed too long. I couldn't get the pad into the upper and lower slots space. The SS slider plates were tight in place, so I assumed it was a manufacturing...
  18. MJCs18Diesel

    WHATS THE ROUND THING UNDER TRUCK, on the Frame on the passenger side front door ?

    Dusty, thanks for the reply. This is how we learn about our trucks. However, what is it for? What does the circuit sense or detect? And, then, what does it do? Does it detect the truck skidding into a potential 360 on icy roads as part of the ABS sway control circuit?
  19. MJCs18Diesel

    Oil pan corrosion

    Everyone, take note: Just crawl under there every 10-20K and look for rust spots (from NY salt), sand it lightly, wipe down with Brake-Kleen, and touch up the paint.
  20. MJCs18Diesel

    Automatic transmission fluid and filter change

    I recently changed my 2500 Diesel's transmission fluid and filter. Some auto parts stores don't keep very many transmission filter kits in stock, possibly since so many people choose to not change the fluid. I tow a mid-sized 5th wheel with mine, so I changed it around 50K. There was also a...
  21. MJCs18Diesel

    BackFlip MX4 bed cover question

    No, I don't care if my steel tools get hot LOL, it's more about other things in the back, like an ice chest, volt meters, DeWalt tools, sometimes a chain saw, string trimmer, power washer, lawnmower gas when driving from the station, etc. The only intake air is through the drain holes...
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    BackFlip MX4 bed cover question

    I installed a Black BackFlip MX4 bed cover and their tool box option and I love them both. However, after two summers, I have concluded the interior of the truck bed gets very hot during the summer from the sun. I have been trying to think of a way to install a 12v thermostat and 12v muffin...
  23. MJCs18Diesel

    for anyone who has installed cabin air filter...

    My 2018's filter was dirty after 6-months, easy to change, and I bought my filter at AAPs.
  24. MJCs18Diesel

    Gas cap missing?

    When I took delivery of my new 2018 2500 diesel, there was a red plastic insert in my filler tube. I kept it in there to keep contaminants out of the first 2-inches of the filler tube, like discussed here. Possibly the "prep" crew forgot to take mine out; or, they left it there, knowing how...
  25. MJCs18Diesel

    Leave running and lock doors?

    Like already said, my '18 has an in-the-dash fob, so I had a brass copy of my door key made and it is twistie-tied up under the front bumper somewhere. Then, whenever I forget to take out my fob key and lock it while running I won't have to call AAA.

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