Alpha OBD

[AaronMontoya]

Hello all,
I am new to the Dodge Ram family. I am wanting to do some things with my 2012 ST. Is there a version of Alpha OBD that works with a 2012? Everything I see is for 2013 plus.
Also the Alpha is just a software right? Will I need something else to connect to my truck?

Thanks and sorry if this has been covered but I could not seem to find anything for a 2012

 

[Gordo2212]

AlfaOBD

Please Read!!! Supported years: 2013 to 2018 Make a backup of your original BCM configuration before making any changes. While we have a few BCM configs to compare with, there is nothing like comparing to your own pre-changes. Instructions: Uploading System ID (BCM) Information: Thank you...

www.ramforum.com

Here’sa link to a huge thread in the DIY section

 

[jawzs2]

Hello all,
I am new to the Dodge Ram family. I am wanting to do some things with my 2012 ST. Is there a version of Alpha OBD that works with a 2012? Everything I see is for 2013 plus.
Also the Alpha is just a software right? Will I need something else to connect to my truck?

Thanks and sorry if this has been covered but I could not seem to find anything for a 2012

It works fine on a 2012, I think it was a misunderstanding somewhere when that thread was first started. This software came out when gen 3's were still new, the things you can do with it are different between the years, bit I've used in on my 2010 and my son's 2012 without issues.

 

[AaronMontoya]

Thank jawzs2. I appreciate it. Now here I go and get it so that I can bet my back up camera working.

 

[RNGesus]

I was just looking at that AlfaODB thread and saw a link that includes your year model. https://www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd-support-for-06-12-rams.133851/
I'm super new to Ram ownership and this forum, so I know what it's like to have trouble wading through the massive amount of information, trying to find something specific.

 

[Dr. Righteous]

AlfaOBD paid for itself for an upgrade to the wife's 300. We added a factory backup camera much cheaper than any alternative method and still say with OEM equipment.

 

[Wild one]

AlfaOBD paid for itself for an upgrade to the wife's 300. We added a factory backup camera much cheaper than any alternative method and still say with OEM equipment.

Put some good led lights in the foglights on the 300 then enable the foglight drop out so you can run the fogs with the high beams.One of the best things i did to our 300,makes seeing the wild life in the ditches alot easier,lol Also did it on my 2014 Sport,still have to do it to the wifes 2019 Challenger,but as soon as i track down the access cable for it "cheap" ,it'll also get the foglight drop out done.

 

[kstill]

I found this guy, https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdCjicTh12KSFdkr5IITlDbiHvFWAogXP, on YouTube. I don't have alphaobd yet, but I can't wait to get it. I have learned a lot about it watching this man.