E-torque Removal

[Dusty]

Parts availability delays are not unique to eTorque and not perpetual.

There seems to have been a problem in the past with early failure of the Start/Stop batteries and I think one person on this site reported a bearing failure on the starter/generator unit.

From my perspective Start/Stop represents an increase in complexity in an already interconnected complex set of systems. In addition, long term reliability has yet to be well established. (NOTE: I recently learned of a friend who's Honda Accord had a starter failure at 50,000 miles. That this can be attributed to Start/Stop has not yet been determined.)

The REAL problem I think is much more visceral. The majority of people I've talked to find the Start/Stop system annoying, worrisome, and consider it an unnecessary complexity that's been foisted on the car buying public with highly questionable effectiveness.

Regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 142223 miles.

 

[Docwagon1776]

The REAL problem I think is much more visceral. The majority of people I've talked to find the Start/Stop system annoying, worrisome, and consider it an unnecessary complexity that's been foisted on the car buying public with highly questionable effectiveness.

Stop/start is annoyance, but spending over eight thousand dollars to eliminate etorque just over stop/start would be using a sledge hammer to kill a fly. Push the button to turn it off or invest $100 in the little gizmos that push the button for you (figuratively) so you don't have to remember to do it each time.

 

[Wild one]

I really would like to know what are the problems that so many people are having with the e-torque that bring everyone to wanting to remove it from they're truck, really what is one Big point? Just wanting to know. Thanks

Bearings and the 48 volt battery are the issues.There's an outfit that's rebuilding the generator with new bearings now.
So that gives you a hint at the amount of e-torques out there that have had bearing issues

 

[British Bulldog]

I never worried about stop start with my 21 etorque. Didn’t notice it and as it didn’t use starter I didn’t care….
Now, this hurricane DOES use the starter and it is harsh at the start/stop action. You’ve all got me thinking and I am going to try hard to remember to turn it off every time.

 

[Randy Grant]

Bearings and the 48 volt battery are the issues.There's an outfit that's rebuilding the generator with new bearings now.
So that gives you a hint at the amount of e-torques out there that have had bearing issues

Name of rebuilder?

 

[Slinge]

Wa generators
one of three on google
maybe

 

[Randy Grant]

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10168428-9999.pdf

 

[Wild one]

Name of rebuilder?

Search my name,as i've already posted the name to the one i know of