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Recent Content by DavidComeau
Attention: TDR Forum Junkies To the point: Click this link and check out the Front Page News story(ies) where we are tracking the introduction of the 2025 Ram HD trucks.
2017 leftover bought in fall of 18 @ Kernersville NC.
I checked batteries at the dealership right before I drove it home, they had been replaced with dated 18 before delivery.
Finally had to buy a new pair Nov 24. I'm satisfied....sorry did not look at brand
ABS constant problem....
now @ 47k...
RAM repair dept invoice note...
Found a lot of codes in the system.
Many of them seem random.
There was also multiple modules not communication.
The issue seems to be with the wiring between the PDC and the BCM.
Pulled the PDC out to start checking the wiring-foundthere was a loose and...
4 dealers called. some don't have lift for RAM 7700lb 3500. 2 admit inadequate computer skill tech.
last option gives appointment for 25th. Scheduled tow for monday.
Kept my 96 Dodge 2500 2WD gooseneck. Baby at 230K miles needs trans overhaul (have kit)(not a blow-up... yet.) and a minor repair...
I did a cursory scan of TDR an did not find an area where the the computer control structure is discussed. While not a computer expert on motor vehicle application, I am specifically interested on hearing about our gen 4 application.
The error codes listing does show a general nature of the...
I could not see the screen, and he would not stay long enough to write them down. He stated the remaining grouping seemed to be in the occupant safety group/buss OCR???
The 2 remainig system "notice" were
service airbag
service antilock brake.
Will try to get him back for another OBD2...
17 3500 reg cab tall/highway rear gears was towing 26' gooseneck trl. 5000lb empty
friend came by, ex Chrysler/ram, scanned with OBD tons of codes.
battery disconnect reset, yields only OCR codes remaining.??? related to driver air bag message. No accident/collision happened?
2 messages
service...
Returning home from the Springfield Mass region. Have traveled 110 miles and towing my 26" gooseneck car hauler.
The trip out had a sudden braking incident resulting in a ABS failure indication. Failed indication showing on ocassion. On the return to the east end of mass with empty trailer in...
Thanks JR
Pretty sure the 3500 very rarely goes over a week without running. It is my only vehicle (running/registered). Even with covid, I still go to the post office, credit union and grocery store but that's the majority.
I'd get easy 6-8+ years on my 96 with no battery tender. Owning and...
Electronic Vehicle Information Center! looked it up
OK checked a few minutes ago:
Turn key on
go to evic
go to voltage, 11V-I'm surprised!
turn key to on for preheat delay
voltage drops to 10v
After crank/start+ 10-15 seconds it goes up to 14 from alternator charging.
This truck is a 17 but...
2017 3500 (work truck) AUTO 2WD reg cab. Started engine and tried to turn on radio and just got a lit blank screen . No radio. No anything on screen. Still trying a few things and continue to push on-off volume button. Headlights on...go to store.
Drove almost 15 miles then saw a little yellow...