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There's a good chance you can disassemble the microswitch, clean and put back together. Worth a shot before ordering parts. If you get it apart, let us know what the process is. I may need to do that sometime too.
I will be interested to hear how hard or easy it is to service. I have never had much luck getting clapped out switches to work again.
 
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I talk to dealer ship techs today and they said it non fixable have to change whole arm
 
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I ran a scanner on my truck and I got the code of you 1449, so is there any suggestion? Do you have know of what I could check out
 

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That code does not match what Google wants to bring up

B1449 Wiper Park Sense Circuit Short To Ground

C1449 Traction Control Motor Coherency Fault

P1449 Evaporative Check Solenoid Circuit Malfunction

U1449 is what i could not find & it would be a Communication Code
 

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Look at this, looks like you are not the only Dodge Ram owner with this problem

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8-speeds have GEAR+ and GEAR- buttons on the steering wheel. But the 6-speeds (like the OP) have a toggle switch on the shift lever. It is fairly common for that switch to fail, and yes, the fix is to replace the shift lever. Could also be a wiring problem in the column, but most likely a bad switch.

 
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So what the best way to check and fix that if that does it
 
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Will how do you check that and fix it .. if that works
 

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Follow the video, it explains what tools you will need & shows most of what you need to know.

You should get the shift handle, before you begin the job

with the shifter & the tools right handy, it should not take an hour

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USA prices vary from $76.00 - $130.00 NEW
 

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So, how did you make out getting a replacement shifter arm at the wreckers and did the new part solve your issue?
 
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I haven’t got a shifter arm yet, but I’m going to check a few other things because it came up with a code u1449
 

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Engine-Codes - RAM - U1449 RAM

U1449 RAM Code - Implausible ERS Message Recieved Transmission Control Module​



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What does this mean?

|What are the Possible Causes of the Code U1449 RAM?​


  • Faulty Transmission Control Module (TCM)
  • Transmission Control Module harness is open or shorted
  • Transmission Control Module circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Cabin Compartment Node (CCN)





|How to Fix the U1449 RAM Code?​


Start by checking the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.


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|What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code U1449 RAM?​


Labor: 1.0​


The cost to diagnose the U1449 RAM code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair's diagnosis time and labor rates vary by location, vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.


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|What are Code U1449 RAM Possible Symptoms?​


  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)





|What Does the U1449 RAM Code Mean?​


This message is used by the Transmission Control Module (TCM) for Electronic Range Select (ERS) operation. The ERS switch is hard wired to the Cabin Compartment Node (CCN). The CCN then sends a CAN bus message to the TCM. This Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is set when the ERS message is not received or invalid.
U1449 RAM Code - Implausible ERS Message Recieved Transmission Control Module


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Jeepwalker did you get your shift selector working? Found the issue with mine, cut wire behind boot
 
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