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2016 ram 1500.

Just over 363xx miles and yesterday I pushed the cruise control button and nothing happened. Didn't display(turn on) did a quick Google search and tried turning it off and back on. Still wouldn't work. One suggestion on google was to hit the side of the steering wheel. And wahala it's working again.

Guessing a loose cable or something. Just knew something would crap out soon as the factory warranty ended .
 

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That doesnt look like my or the others issues. The cruise control doesnt turn on when I pushed the on button


I have the same issue. I'm told that they need to remove the airbag and install a new switch on the steering wheel. If I press kinda hard in the top left hand corner it works just fine....
 
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I have the same issue. I'm told that they need to remove the airbag and install a new switch on the steering wheel. If I press kinda hard in the top left hand corner it works just fine....

I'll try that if it happens again. Seems to be a pretty common problem. Was hoping it would just be something loose I could tighten up.
 

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My 2016 had the same issues you are having. They performed that recall and I never had the issue again.
 
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My 2016 had the same issues you are having. They performed that recall and I never had the issue again.

I've had all the recalls and safety campaigns done.
 

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Hi HEMIsphere05,

Recalls are VIN specific so feel welcome to send us a direct message with this number. We can check our systems for any open recalls related to this for your particular vehicle.

Jasmine
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Ok thanks
 

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My 2017 is doing this too. I brought it to the dealer and they said “it’s not setting any codes, so we can’t fix it”. I told them it’s not setting any codes because it won’t turn on...Wasted an entire day. Disappointing.
 

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I am having this problem too occasionally. Next time it happens, try using the gear selector (assuming you have an 8 speed). When my cruise wont turn on my gear selector also is affected. Whether I hit - or +, the gear only goes down lower and lower and I have to throw it into neutral and back into drive to correct it.
 

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Mine wasn't working at all. I took it in and they flashed it. Works perfectly for now
 

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My 2017 is doing this too. I brought it to the dealer and they said “it’s not setting any codes, so we can’t fix it”. I told them it’s not setting any codes because it won’t turn on...Wasted an entire day. Disappointing.

I am having this problem too occasionally. Next time it happens, try using the gear selector (assuming you have an 8 speed). When my cruise wont turn on my gear selector also is affected. Whether I hit - or +, the gear only goes down lower and lower and I have to throw it into neutral and back into drive to correct it.

Hi raksasa and Ram Man,
We understand why this may be frustrating. Please send us a private message if you continue to experience this so we can have this documented and looked into further by the appropriate team.
Lydia
Ram Social Care Specialist
 
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