ecodiesel

  1. C

    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...
  2. WillT

    Ecodiesel straight pipe

    Hey, Got a 2015 ecodiesel, got it fully deleted and tuned about a year ago now and has been running great. All that is left on it is the muffler. Thinking about straight piping it to get more sound. Just wondering if that would effect the engine in any way, does it need to have backpressure or...
  3. WillT

    tow mirror signal lights quit working

    Hi, I have a 2015 Laramie Ecodiesel with tow mirrors, I noticed about 8 months ago that my driver side signal light on the mirror quit working and now the passenger side quit as well. I have noticed a small crack on the light on the driver side, but there is no moisture inside and the passenger...
  4. E

    2014 Ram Ecodiesel BCM

    I've been having Electrical issues with my 2014 Ecodiesel. Started with the lock button not working on the driver's side door. Not a big deal, buttons wear out. Then my Uconnect would go completely haywire after connecting a call on Bluetooth. Ok Weird. I'd turn the bluetooth off on my phone and...
  5. Batt4Christ

    2018 Ecodiesel and losing audio/climate

    Crazy… Thanks to previous owner or dealer, the wiring harness plug for DEF system failed, shorting the DEF pump. In the process of diagnosing, I disconnected battery (several times). Service DEF, see dealer was showing with countdown. Drive to dealership. That morning, climate controls in...
  6. M

    Recalls, lack of parts, and damage to the value of our vehicles

    The double edge sword. Good to see Ram issuing recalls in attempts to repair defective equipment. However, the lack of parts can cause the value of our vehicles to take a hit. I understand that some states can sell used vehicles with open recalls as long as they disclose it. Honestly, who...
  7. T

    18 Ecodiesel DEF problems

    Hi guys, new to this form but trying to get some information about a problem I have. I have a 2018 Ram Ecodiesel Laramie with 103k on the dash. I have had a few check engine lights on in the past. The one I got the Most was the P2080 I ended replacing all 4 sensors that have i attached PDF to...
  8. S

    New here

    Hi, my name is chris new to the site, looking for my first RAM, here to find out what I need to be checking for when looking. Not sure which way to go at present HEMI 5.7 , 3 lyrics diesel, or V6 3.6? Not going to be a daily, just camping (truck bed camper) lowing small fishing boat and hauling...
  9. Stubbyjk

    New from Colorado

    Hi guys, just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Adam, an avid offroad/jeep enthusiast. I also like hiking, rock climbing, wrenching, and welding. I've just picked up a used 4th gen ecodiesel to use as a "daily" and I'm loving it. Its a max steel Laramie package with heated/vented seats, sunroof...
  10. C

    2016 EcoDiedel Turbocharger

    Hello, I have a 2016 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Limited that was deleted about 8 months ago at Lightspeed innovations in Red Deer, Alberta. I hear a grinding metal sound consistent with the turbocharger ramping up after shifting through gears. I have an appointment at the dealership next week for a...
  11. S

    Where to sell wrecked 2015 eco diesel?

    Well guys, I screwed up pretty good with a dirt road and slid my truck into a roll. I don’t have the means to get it repaired but also not looking to give my baby away. She starts and I was able to drive it home safely. Most companies I’ve come across like Copart are offering me $1800 for it...
  12. S

    2014 Ecodiesel SFT stage 2 Help

    Ecodiesel SFT stage 2 “ service electronic throttle control” help please! Have gone through 2 additional times from SFT and still have this electronic throttle control message. Basically the truck isn’t boosted and I leave for an rv trip in a week. Wondering if it’s just the tune or something...
  13. Z

    The Dangers of Leveling Spacers - 1500

    Hey all, first time poster, long time lurker. I wanted to share my experience with leveling strut spacers on the 1500 series trucks. Before installing my leveling spacers, I knew that the ride would not be as good as a full leveling strut, but I never saw anybody talking about the long term...
  14. B

    2016 ram eco diesel rear airbags

    Have a 2016 ram and want to lower the rear 2 inches but don’t want to look stupid towing. What’s the best option for rear airbags to keep stock feel but still be able to use the bags to keep the pickup level while towing? Too clarify I want to replace my coils with an air system. To give me best...
  15. SirGeek2u

    2015 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel has smell in cab coming from motor

    I have this smell coming thru my A/C Vents, smells like engine cleaning fluid but its not. When you open the hood, you can smell it in the back passenger side of the motor (See pic with red circle). Took lots of pics, nothing on th motor but sure does smell. Any clues?
  16. A

    EcoDiesel No oil pressure

    I have a 2015 ram ecodiesel. I was recently going on a trip and got about 30 miles from my destination when I decided to make a quick pit stop. Truck was running fine. Then it started saying no oil pressure when I started the motor back up. If I gave it fuel the oil pressure would go up and the...
  17. Phil974

    Broken manifold bolts melted DEF system

    I'm new to this forum but have no other place to turn to. I have a 2016 EcoDiesel with 86k and the other day the service light came on with a message Engine will not start in 150 miles service DEF system. Turns out the manifold bolts broke and the heat from the flex piping melted the sensor...
  18. David Janes

    2015 Ecodiesel Engine

    Willing to buy a complete ecodiesel engine if anyone has one!
  19. Fookenmonkey

    PLEASE HELP! 2015 Ram EcoDiesel, Dealer Says Low Fuel Pressure after HPFP.

    Hello everyone got a big problem that should’ve been solved by now. I’m gonna tell you from the beginning I bought a 2015 Ram EcoDiesel back in Sept. 2020 and it broke down in Oct. 2020. It has 79,*** miles on it. Had the truck for 3 weeks and I stomped on the fuel pedal for some get up and go...
  20. Doug Ram

    Different Ecodiesel Fuel Filter Interval by State?

    Ok, I have an ecodiesel on order and was reviewing the maintenance schedule for it, as diesel is new to me. I came across the maintenance schedule for changing the diesel fuel filter and it says this in the footnote on page 402 of the 2021 Owners Manual for the Ram 1500: "Under normal...
  21. R

    2018+ Ecodiesel Travel Trailer Towing, GDE question

    I've learned so much from this forum, just wanted to give back a little and ask a few more questions from owners with 2018-2019 ecodiesels. I bought a used 2018 Ecodiesel Tradesman with 3.55 gears with P265/70R17 from the factory, P27560R20 put on afterward by previous owner. It got the EGR...
  22. J

    tank size

    Ordering the 10th anniversary Longhorn with an EcoDiesel. Is it worth getting the 33gal tank or just stick with the 23gal tank?
  23. G

    2020 Ram ecodiesel engine not shutting off

    My 2020 ram 1500 longhorn ecodiesel was not shutting off as the push button start was unresponsive while trying to shut off. After about 30 minutes i pushed the button 10-15 times non stop and it turned off. I haven’t started it since. Its night time and the dealer isn’t open till Tuesday due to...
  24. I

    3.0 EcoDiesel Reviews Needed (Real World)

    Hi All, I've been poking around these forums a little, but the RAM forums are a bit foreign to me as I'm Jeep guy, (can we be FCA cousins?). I'm barging in today to ask for actual usage reviews on the new 3.0 ecodiesel they're putting in the new Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator. I ask here because...
  25. J

    Remote starter delay for glow plug

    Hi, I am new to the forums and new to the truck it's my first dodge ram 1500 classic eco diesel it is About month old. Now my truck came with the remote starter, and when I press it twice, it turns on how it's supposed to. One thing I noticed is when the battery turns on it does not leave...
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