Electrical Issue with center console and more. [Solved]

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CWhatMexy

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I have a 2020 Laramie with the 1/2 entertainment center. Over the past few month the screen has been freezing then it would reset. My software is up to date. I thought the problem was fixed when I got a new battery. It went for 3 weeks with no issues until today. The whole screen went black and my AC/heat would not work. Also my reverse camera stop working, my side mirrors did not tilt down in reverse and my front windows would not roll down or up.
I am no mechanic so I will not start to try to throughout ideas. I am strictly a medical professional (ACNP). Only thing that I might think has to deal with it is my tail light is cracked and there has been an increase in condensation within the tail light. I will try to post a video later. Just got a new phone today and having to update it.

Thanks for any help or suggestions.
 

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There is some variables that might point to a bad ground. I would check main ground contacts, clean them and tighten back down. Also, since replacing the battery "fixed" the radio for a few weeks, that could be indicative of either the ground or positive wire being loose or bad, try cleaning an old tightening both at all contact points. Do all cleaning with battery cables disconnected. Once reconnected, put the truck though some on/off cycles (run for a out 29 minutes, off for 20, repeat maybe 3 times) and see if that solves problems.

Could also go to fuse box and pull each fuse, make sure it looks good, and reseat tightly

Did you have other problems (other than radio and broken taillight) before replacing battery?
 
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CWhatMexy

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No previous problems at all. I just bought a replacement tail light off Americantrucks.com Not sure if anyone has bought anything off the website. Great prices for aftermarket and OEM.
 
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CWhatMexy

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Brought to Dealership and had multiple codes due to moisture in the taillight and harness bad. I replaced the harness (OEM) and taillight. Working fine now. No issues. My buddy couldn't reset the codes with his scanner. it wouldn't allow him due to some Code (SWG).
 

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Brought to Dealership and had multiple codes due to moisture in the taillight and harness bad. I replaced the harness (OEM) and taillight. Working fine now. No issues. My buddy couldn't reset the codes with his scanner. it wouldn't allow him due to some Code (SWG).
You need Witech resetting because you’re right truck doesn’t allowed to system Which is only dealer can do it or who have auto aut paid and access any launch or autel scanner.
 
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