AlfaOBD

[Mpgrimm2]

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Correct (not available until 2016 BCM)

M² Mods.

 

[TwoThree]

Yes unfortunately The Back-up Camera in motion is only available on the 16 and newer trucks. My truck is a 14 and I wish I had it as well.

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So heres my next question what does your truck do when you try to access the reverse camera while driving? The previous owner of my truck was pretty crafty and converted the harness on my 14 to the 16 harness. So my back up camera displays on the 8.4" rather than just the mirror. When I try to access the reverse camera while driving I get the blue screen... which doing some research has led me to believe that I would be able to view the reverse camera if it were receiving power from the BCM. So my thought is to just add constant 12V to the camera and see what happens.

 

[clifford15]

This has been an interesting read. I decided to order the MX but before I did I searched to see if the MX and AlphaOBD would be compatible with the Dodge Dart. I found some interesting information on one of the Dart forums which leads me to an observation and a question.
It seems that it is necessary to perform a procedure to the BCM called “proxy realignment” in order for the changes to take effect. Has anyone noticed if this is possible or needed with the RAM BCM? I wonder, if it is possible, that it would make changes appear immediately and not at some time in the future. When I get my setup I can check it out. Thanks for a great thread.

 

[JOHRY]

So I’m getting new tires today. Going from stock 265/70R17 to 275/70R18. So tonight I’ll use the program tire size feature and let you know how it goes.


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[Ghost_RAM]

This has been an interesting read. I decided to order the MX but before I did I searched to see if the MX and AlphaOBD would be compatible with the Dodge Dart. I found some interesting information on one of the Dart forums which leads me to an observation and a question.
It seems that it is necessary to perform a procedure to the BCM called “proxy realignment” in order for the changes to take effect. Has anyone noticed if this is possible or needed with the RAM BCM? I wonder, if it is possible, that it would make changes appear immediately and not at some time in the future. When I get my setup I can check it out. Thanks for a great thread.

I vaguely remember reading a little bit about it when I had everything on order. It was when people were having issues with their cluster flashing after module replacements/upgrades. They would run the proxy alignment to sync the new module and remove the fault. Think it was the Fiat or Jeep I was reading??

Maybe it would correct some of these issue others are facing with trucks no recognizing the codes after being set. Especially those pesky 14' BCMs. Definitely worth a try if someone wants to be brace enough to dive in.

 

[Ricks Ram]

So heres my next question what does your truck do when you try to access the reverse camera while driving? The previous owner of my truck was pretty crafty and converted the harness on my 14 to the 16 harness. So my back up camera displays on the 8.4" rather than just the mirror. When I try to access the reverse camera while driving I get the blue screen... which doing some research has led me to believe that I would be able to view the reverse camera if it were receiving power from the BCM. So my thought is to just add constant 12V to the camera and see what happens.

All of the trucks from 2013 and up had the capability of having the backup camera on the radio screen. Some of the trucks had the backup camera in the mirror. Usually it was a trucks that came with the RA1 non touch screen radio that had the backup camera in the rearview mirror instead of the radio. It just depends on on what options your truck came equipped with. My truck is a 2014 that came with the RA 2 5" touch screen radio and the backup camera was in the radio then and then of course when I upgraded to the 8.4 radio the backup camera was in the screen still. My truck did not come with the cargo cam and I had no control over turning on the backup camera while driving the only time it would come on is when it was in reverse. Now that I've added the Cargo Camera option I can access the backup camera but it will not turn on unless I'm doing under 7 miles an hour. I just get a blue screen.

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[Mpgrimm2]

All of the trucks from 2013 and up had the capability of having the backup camera on the radio screen. Some of the trucks had the backup camera in the mirror. Usually it was a trucks that came with the RA1 non touch screen radio that had the backup camera in the rearview mirror instead of the radio. It just depends on on what options your truck came equipped with. My truck is a 2014 that came with the RA 2 5" touch screen radio and the backup camera was in the radio then and then of course when I upgraded to the 8.4 radio the backup camera was in the screen still. My truck did not come with the cargo cam and I had no control over turning on the backup camera while driving the only time it would come on is when it was in reverse. Now that I've added the Cargo Camera option I can access the backup camera but it will not turn on unless I'm doing under 7 miles an hour. I just get a blue screen.

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Rick, I didn't realize you had both options displayed on your 14 radio. If you are getting the blue screen (Radio input active) then it may just be a matter of disconnecting the Lin Bus CBC 3 Signal to force the camera to output video. You could do a test run by temporarily removing the pin at the i550 tailgate connector. If it works, you could try this option that I thought up back when the RAx jailbreak was still available...

From CptWing's "Installing OEM Backup Camera" Thread
Post 911 - How to modify Lin Bus CBC3 signal to enable anytime viewing of OEM Rear Camera AND keep Active Grid Lines!
(req's CustomTronix Rax Jailbreak or LockPick Air V2 )

 

[Ricks Ram]

Rick, I didn't realize you had both options displayed on your 14 radio. If you are getting the blue screen (Radio input active) then it may just be a matter of disconnecting the Lin Bus CBC 3 Signal to force the camera to output video. You could do a test run by temporarily removing the pin at the i550 tailgate connector. If it works, you could try this option that I thought up back when the RAx jailbreak was still available...

From CptWing's "Installing OEM Backup Camera" Thread
Post 911 - How to modify Lin Bus CBC3 signal to enable anytime viewing of OEM Rear Camera AND keep Active Grid Lines!
(req's CustomTronix Rax Jailbreak or LockPick Air V2 )

No I've only just had the backup camera in my radio screen never in my rearview mirror. I just added the code for the cargo camera so my backup camera buttons will show up in my settings. I haven't even installed the wiring or the cargo cam itself. My ultimate goal is to install the cargo xam and harness and get that working and then run a splitter so I can run a front camera as well.

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[werdna1977]

This may have been answered already and i may have missed it but in theory the dealer should/can change these settings as well then, correct? I apologize if this has been answered previously. I want to add the fog lights with high beams and the windows with fobs feature

 

[Domino]

This may have been answered already and i may have missed it but in theory the dealer should/can change these settings as well then, correct? I apologize if this has been answered previously. I want to add the fod lights with higb beams and the windows with fobs feature

If it had a sales code, yes. But the question is what are they able/allowed to do? I think you’ll find there ability when doing the changes through the proper channel are limited.

I enable my dogs with high beams, no way are they allowed to do that here as it’s a legal issue. I fail to see the point, but it’s been illegal here since the 80’s I believe

 

[Ricks Ram]

This may have been answered already and i may have missed it but in theory the dealer should/can change these settings as well then, correct? I apologize if this has been answered previously. I want to add the fog lights with high beams and the windows with fobs feature

No the dealer cannot change any of these codes this is why we use the tool. Your BCM is actually locked depending on your VIN number for what the dealer can access. The dealer cannot add heated ventilated seats or heated steering wheel Etc to certain trucks it didn't come with the options in the factory they're only allowed to activate options that were available in your particular trim level. As far as the fogs with high beam and other codes the dealer cannot access that at all and cannot change it.

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[werdna1977]

No the dealer cannot change any of these codes this is why we use the tool. Your BCM is actually locked depending on your VIN number for what the dealer can access. The dealer cannot add heated ventilated seats or heated steering wheel Etc to certain trucks it didn't come with the options in the factory they're only allowed to activate options that were available in your particular trim level. As far as the fogs with high beam and other codes the dealer cannot access that at all and cannot change it.

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I have a hard time believing that. They can change the sales code for a trailer brake so it would be like doing the same, no? My 15 ram didnt have NAV and once i paid for it then they could add the sales code for that as well. Maybe you just have to have connections with your service rep/manager lol

 

[Jimmy07]

I have a hard time believing that. They can change the sales code for a trailer brake so it would be like doing the same, no? My 15 ram didnt have NAV and once i paid for it then they could add the sales code for that as well. Maybe you just have to have connections with your service rep/manager lol

Another way to explain it is, the dealer can only add sales codes to your truck that are options from the factory for that specific trim level. Trailer brake controllers are an option on every trim level, so that can be added. Heated seats are not an option on tradesmans, so they can’t add that sales code. It’s not a matter of who you know at the dealer, because the sales code isn’t selectable on their scanner because FCA won’t allow it to be. As far as the nav on the ra3 radios, it’s in all of them. It just needs to be unlocked.

 

[werdna1977]

Another way to explain it is, the dealer can only add sales codes to your truck that are options from the factory for that specific trim level. Trailer brake controllers are an option on every trim level, so that can be added. Heated seats are not an option on tradesmans, so they can’t add that sales code. It’s not a matter of who you know at the dealer, because the sales code isn’t selectable on their scanner because FCA won’t allow it to be. As far as the nav on the ra3 radios, it’s in all of them. It just needs to be unlocked.

Ok thanks

 

[sam-aye-am]

Has anyone tried and succeeded in using Alfa OBD to change normal user programmable features like turning off the horn beep when locking doors?

I had my tuck in for the T51 water pump recall and they flashed the BCM for another recall. I turned the vented seats back on with Alfa obd, but can’t get the damn horn to not honk when locking. I have a kenwood head unit with the I datalink maestro, and contrary to what was advertised, I can’t change settings on the kenwood like I did with the Oem head unit.

Using the “program customer features” drop down menu for windows 10 version, and “sound horn on lock status”. I have it as off, but horn still chirps when locking.


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[Jimmy07]

Has anyone tried and succeeded in using Alfa OBD to change normal user programmable features like turning off the horn beep when locking doors?

I had my tuck in for the T51 water pump recall and they flashed the BCM for another recall. I turned the vented seats back on with Alfa obd, but can’t get the damn horn to not honk when locking. I have a kenwood head unit with the I datalink maestro, and contrary to what was advertised, I can’t change settings on the kenwood like I did with the Oem head unit.

Using the “program customer features” drop down menu for windows 10 version, and “sound horn on lock status”. I have it as off, but horn still chirps when locking.


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Have you never been able to change settings on the kenwood, or only after the recall?

 

[Ghost_RAM]

Has anyone tried and succeeded in using Alfa OBD to change normal user programmable features like turning off the horn beep when locking doors?

I had my tuck in for the T51 water pump recall and they flashed the BCM for another recall. I turned the vented seats back on with Alfa obd, but can’t get the damn horn to not honk when locking. I have a kenwood head unit with the I datalink maestro, and contrary to what was advertised, I can’t change settings on the kenwood like I did with the Oem head unit.

Using the “program customer features” drop down menu for windows 10 version, and “sound horn on lock status”. I have it as off, but horn still chirps when locking.


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Just checking. Have you looked in settings under AV/OEM setup?

Also, as far as I know under program customer features is the only place to turn off and on this feature. However, there is a setting in the BCM called Horn Chirp Allowed.

 

[JOHRY]

So I tried to change my tire size today........and nothing. It’s like it won’t accept it. Even though it says it completes, I even let the truck sit for like an hour. Ran it through multiple start/run cycles.

I’ll try another tire size. My current is 265/70R17 and I changed it to 275/70R18 (which was in the list as I think it’s a stock size for 2500s). I’ll try using the stock 20” size (since that’s almost the same size as these) and see how it goes.


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[clifford15]

The OBDLink-MX came in today and I downloaded the PC version of AlfaOBD. Waiting for the activation code to come in. At this point I don’t want to chance hooking up and making any mods with the 15 minute window.
I noticed there is a steering module listed with all the other computers. Has anyone taken a peek inside that one?

 

[sam-aye-am]

Have you never been able to change settings on the kenwood, or only after the recall?

Haven’t been able to make changes with the kenwood. Flashed the maestro several times when I first installed it...nothing has changed.


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