“Swaybar disconnect unavailable?”

[Bruinjay]

Hey fellas-

I have 8k miles on my ‘19 powerwagon. Had a “sway bar disconnect unavailable” warning pop up on the dash. I’ve disconnected the swaybar several times just to test on dirt roads before, but nothing extreme. Any idea what could cause the warning?

 

[Bruinjay]

Just to clarify the error presented in 2wd. Swaybar won’t disconnect. Restarted truck several times message still there. Shifted into 4hi tried again. Message persists, swaybar won’t disconnect

 

[62Blazer]

Try to disconnect it in 4 low.

 

[olyelr]

There is a speed limit to when it will re-connect. Maybe that triggered the message?

The message doesn't go away, and it wont disconnect going slow in 4lo or 4hi?

 

[Bruinjay]

Light cam on in parking lot and doesnt go away stopped or driving in 2 or 4hi. Ill try to disconnect in 4Lo...

 

[Trailmaker]

You can disconnect and connect it under 18 mph in 4hi. If you speed up over 18 it will reconnect automatically. It will not disconnect if in a bind. (Sharp turns or when one wheel is substantially higher than the other)

 

[Bruinjay]

Warning light has disappeared. FCA Magic

 

[olyelr]

Warning light has disappeared. FCA Magic

But, does it work now?

 

[Bruinjay]

yes it does

 

[RamCares]

Just to clarify the error presented in 2wd. Swaybar won’t disconnect. Restarted truck several times message still there. Shifted into 4hi tried again. Message persists, swaybar won’t disconnect

Hi Bruinjay, Sorry to hear you are experiencing this concern, we certainly understand why this would be concerning. If you end up addressing this with your local RAM dealer, please let us know via PM. We'd be more than happy to provide you with an additional layer of assistance for that process.
Rob
RamCares

 

[Earl howard]

I’m having the same problem With my 2019 PW. Parked the truck for ten mins came out and started it. Light won’t go off no matter what I try. What did ya do?

 

[Trailmaker]

I’m having the same problem With my 2019 PW. Parked the truck for ten mins came out and started it. Light won’t go off no matter what I try. What did ya do?

Blinking or solid yellow light?

 

[Low_Sky]

Look for water intrusion in the Smartbar wiring harness connector.


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[RamCares]

I’m having the same problem With my 2019 PW. Parked the truck for ten mins came out and started it. Light won’t go off no matter what I try. What did ya do?

Sorry to hear of the trouble you are experiencing, Earl. If you are unable to determine the cause of this with the assistance of fellow forum members, I suggest connecting with your local certified Ram dealer as they are in the best position to assist. Please know that we are available via private message if you are in need of any assistance with that process.

Mark
RamCares

 

[BoldAdventure]

Make the sway bar your *****.


Also, spelling....

 

[Brandon caw]

My truck just did the exact same thing. I turned it off and went into a job and came back out started it up and that same light is on. Guess ill wait to see if its off tomorrow. I had my truck tell me all my TPS sensors weren't working for a few hours then it just randomly started working again too.

Bruinjay, how long was yours on before it just disappeared?

 

[GeRick]

I’m having the same problem With my 2019 PW. Parked the truck for ten mins came out and started it. Light won’t go off no matter what I try. What did ya do?

Same here. If I let it sit and idle for too long my lights will start going off saying "sway bar disconnect unavailable" and "service shifter". I have found that if I turn it off for awhile and disconnect the wire harness going into the smart bar and plug it back in the lights go away and it operates normally. I have an appointment coming up here to have a dealership look at it but as of right now this is my only solution. FYI I have a 2020 Powerwagon that I just purchased a few weeks ago with 30k miles. I believe that it has something to do with the location of the wiring harness and it gets hot being right below the motor, but this is only speculation and I am not a mechanic.