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    Broke Battery Hold Down

    The screw on my battery retaining clamp broke. It was corroded to the nut(threaded insert) in the battery box. I'm trying to avoid taking out the whole battery box. Is it possible to replace the nut? it feels like there might be a hex head on the bottom side. It would be great if it unscrews or...
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    Front Headlight Replacement Help/Contact at Ram 5th Generation

    Good day, first time poster. Hoping for some help and sorry for the long post. 1. I realize I don't have much of leg to stand on. 2. I have really liked by truck, but very frustrated. 3. I am not by any stretch of the imagination a "gearhead". I own a 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn 5.7 (61k...
    • isufanrrdh
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    • 1500 headlights battery battery drain contact information electrical short fuses headlight assembly ram cares ram contact warranty contact
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: General Discussions
  3. C

    6-Week Vacation; what to do with Batteries

    Looking for advice on what to do with the batteries from my 2019 3500 Cummins while we're on an extended vacation of more than 6 weeks. Ideally, I'd connect them to a battery tender as I do with all my other vehicles. However, the 3500 Mega Cab 4WD will not fit into my garage (too tall for the...
  4. C

    2020 2500 6.4 Dead Battery troubleshooting

    My 2500 battery is dead after an extended period (2 months +) of sitting in the garage (knee replacement in January). I connected my 1500A jump starter and the console lit up but then started flashing and eventually went dark and I was unable to start. Tried again and stood near the battery...
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    Question on Changing Battery

    Good Morning All, After being able to re-charge my OEM battery twice this winter on my 2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn, it died again this morning. I was able to jump it again with my battery pack, but I'm finally going to replace it. I'm going with the Walmart H7 Platinum AGM, 800CCA. It's all they...
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    Sound System. Please Help!!

    Hello everyone new here. I have a problem and was hoping if anyone can help me out please. Heres some background knowledge to help understand more. I recently turned 18 and was gifted a beautiful ram 1500 2016 ecodiesel from my dad. The very first thing i did was spend money to get a system in...
    • torreskzxn
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    • 2016 dodge ram 8.4 display altenator battery eco diesel fox acoustics ram 1500 sound system subs sund
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Audio & Electronics
  7. C

    Battery issues

    I'm seeing some strange behaviour with the battery on my 2015 2500. The battery is only 18 months old. Over the summer, we had occasional issues where the truck struggled to start if it hadn't been used for a couple of days. As the truck was being used fairly often, it didn't crop up too often...
  8. C

    2017 Ram 3500 Tradesman 6.4L V8 battery keeps draining

    This started as an inquiry into whether my battery was dying due to the trailer 7 pin being attached. We'll I've disconnected everything and have been sitting here for a while. I've also made sure my inverter was off. However after maybe 5 min, the dash goes out and then a few min later it comes...
  9. DampLemonade

    Battery Positive terminal thread sizes

    Looking to wire some things to the extra studs on my battery positive side. My truck didn't come with any washers or nuts on those studs, and my one local hardware store won't let me borrow any nuts to test and see what fits, they want me to buy the nuts for $2 per. Does anyone know what thread...
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    Ecodiesel Alternator Output

    I've got a 2018 Ecodiesel Tradesman 4wd which I picked up Oct '22. It's been running fine (aside from a loss in mpg). I have noticed my EVIC was showing 13-14v on my battery, but since I installed my sound system it shows 13v consistently. Today I replaced my battery, it had the stock battery...
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    Battery light

    My battery light is on on 2012 Ram 1500 Hemi 5.7 I’ve replaced the alternator and the battery and it’s still on. Any tips on what it could be?
  12. SugaryClapz

    How do I remove this stuck nut on battery connector?

    I was trying to replace the battery today when the last step was putting on the battery connectors and the negative connector bolt had a stuck nut on the end that would not come off at all. I was wondering what would be the easiest way to get the nut off of the bolt or remove the bolt and nut...
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    Issues Starting

    So im having a weird issue with my 2015 1500 3.6L. Once the truck has started its generally fine, but if the truck is off for longer than about 30 minutes to an hour when i get in to start the truck, ill turn the key over and it sounds like ALL of the battery is gone, like im trying to start a...
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    IBS reset for battery change?

    I just replaced the battery on my 2019 1500 Classic (5 years old, been drained dead a few times due to trailer wiring issues, can’t seem to hold a charge , etc) Just recently read stuff about having to reset the IBS sensor when you do this. WTF?! What is this and how do you do it? My Uconnect...
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    Changed battery on 2019 1500 and now no power to vehicle, bad fuse?

    Good morning, So my 2019 ram 1500 was slow starting and the battery officially died out on me. I go to change the battery out, removed the old one and put the new one in. Go to start the truck and open the door, no chime, power steps don’t come down. Dash doesn’t light up, truck won’t start...
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    Weird Accidental Battery Jump

    So, my alternator died the other day during the middle of running around town. I was at a gas station and asked someone if they could help me with a jump. Someone helps me out and we get the jumper cables placed on each battery. I waited a few minutes before trying to start and it almost...
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    Some data on batteries and current drain 1500 Hemi

    Hi All, After chasing down what appeared to be more than a dead battery, i measured and learned a bit an opted to share here (after fightnig with the very unintuitive registration process). 2020 Hemi 5.7 1500 First, the battery, after digging around and comparing to similar vehicles, is...
  18. JPT

    SOLD: 94RH7-RP Die Hard Platinum Battery

    I have a brand new 94RH7-RP Diehard Platinum Battery for sale for $130. This battery lists for $230 + $20 Core at Advance Auto Parts (linked below), with 2 years left of the original 4 year warranty (if you need to replace it, I’ll go with you to the store near me within that 2 year period). I...
    • JPT
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    • 94rh7-rp battery diehard
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: For Sale
  19. RamItFaster

    Dead Batteries

    Came back from a camping trip. Left the Travel Trailer hooked up. While it was being cleaned I guess a interior light got left on and drained both my batteries completely. Any ideas? Just jump it and let it recharge? Or should I bite the bullet and replace one for now? I Don't use it as a daily...
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    2019 Ram 1500 battery voltage 12.7V...failed state inspection

    Hi, Got a state inspection in MA yesterday and failed due to battery. Battery is 3 yrs old with a voltage of 12.7V. What's the pass mark voltage level? Also I came out one morning 3 months ago to a dead battery. No lights or electric were on overnight to drain battery. Wondering if bigger issue...
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    KILLIN BATTERIES

    So I have a 2021 Rebel, 3.0L Ecodiesel. Since November of 21 I have had multiple battery issues. I currently am at around 8500 miles. At around 3000 miles I had a suspension stabalizer system warning light come in and stay in every time I started the truck up. Unfortunately it took about 3k...
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    Newbie Q re. Batteries

    I've got a 2019 Ram 1500. It failed to start the other day and I had a friend boost it and it has been fine for the last few days, but now I've got in my head that it likely needs to be replaced at some point. When researching a booster pack to buy as a just-in-case, I came across someone saying...
  23. Mister Luck

    Intelligent Battery Sensor Readings

    I Changed my battery recently and was concerned the battery I replaced the OE battery with is Absorbent Glass Mat ( AGM ) and not , ( FLA ) Flooded Lead Acid but is still the same Group Size Item Number 852241 Group Size H7 (94R) CCA 765 CA 955 Voltage 12 RC 140 Ah 80 Length...
  24. RamTough7862

    NEW BATTERY, WON'T START

    Never had a problem with my '03 5.9 1500 starting before. Turn the key, it started. The other day I left the key in the "ON" position for 3 hours. Tried to start it and nothing. Tried to jump it and all it did was turn over but not start up. I purchased a new battery, installed it, turn the key...
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    Engine "freezes" over-night

    I drive a 97 ram 1500 5.2L and recently while driving the battery fell onto the serpentine belt because the holder broke. It made a hole in the battery and got acid all over. Now it will only start after cranking the engine over and over for about 10 or so minutes. (With breaks in between...

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