Truck spazs out while driving, key fob not recognized

[TCP]

I have an interesting problem that I haven't heard before or could find in a search:

2019 5th gen Lonestar 4x4

Driving on highway, all kinds of error messages pop up, power stearing goes out, windshield wipers start going.

Some errors include:
- Traction control
- Parking Brake
- Airbags
- TPMS sensors not working

When I parked the truck, turned the engine off, opened the driver door, locked the door, closed the door, it honked and unlocked like I left the keyfob in. I did not. I locked the truck and closed the door and it didn't do that again. When I came back, the truck did not respond to the fob. Opening the truck with the key from the fob caused the alarm to go off. I could not silence the alarm with the fob. I could not start the vehicle with the push button or remote start on the fob. The fob lock, unlock, and siren did not work. I replaced the batteries in the fob, still doesn't work (red light appears on fob when I press the buttons).

Trying to start the truck by pressing the start button on the dash with the fob did not work.

I am going to tow the truck home and try the second fob. At this time it seems like the fob has unlinked from the truck.

Thoughts?

Edit: sitting in the driver seat, I closed the door let a vehicle by, and the truck beeped its horn and unlocked the doors. I tried starting the truck with no luck.

 

[vincentw56]

I have an interesting problem that I haven't heard before or could find in a search:

2019 5th gen Lonestar 4x4

Driving on highway, all kinds of error messages pop up, power stearing goes out, windshield wipers start going.

Some errors include:
- Traction control
- Parking Brake
- Airbags
- TPMS sensors not working

When I parked the truck, turned the engine off, opened the driver door, locked the door, closed the door, it honked and unlocked like I left the keyfob in. I did not. I locked the truck and closed the door and it didn't do that again. When I came back, the truck did not respond to the fob. Opening the truck with the key from the fob caused the alarm to go off. I could not silence the alarm with the fob. I could not start the vehicle with the push button or remote start on the fob. The fob lock, unlock, and siren did not work. I replaced the batteries in the fob, still doesn't work (red light appears on fob when I press the buttons).

Trying to start the truck by pressing the start button on the dash with the fob did not work.

I am going to tow the truck home and try the second fob. At this time it seems like the fob has unlinked from the truck.

Thoughts?

Probably rear window leak and bad RF hub now.

 

[TCP]

Probably rear window leak and bad RF hub now.

It does seem like something electrical, I will ask the dealsership to take a look at that, thank you. I believe that is a TSB or recall? I will do some research when I get home. Hopefully that is something Ram will cover...

 

[grimreefer]

A bad main battery can cause all kinds of mayhem.

 

[TCP]

A bad main battery can cause all kinds of mayhem.

It's a new battery from AutoZone 3 months ago, but it could be defective. I will see about testing it.

My only other vehicle is a motorcycle though (so I can't just disconnect it and take it to AutoZone. I'm holding out to get a Ramcharger). Maybe I'll try jumping it tomorrow.

Good idea, thank you.

I did get the second fob and used it to press the Start Button. When I did, the red light lit up on the fob, but nothing happened.

When I locked the truck and walked away the truck again beeped/honked three times and unlocked. I locked it again and walked away and it stayed locked that time.

 

[vinnieloo]

I second the rear window leak into the RF hub. Mine leaked and caused weird FOB error messages. Sealed it up and put a towel along the back. Only temporary and getting window replaced. Mine did not meet the TSB.

 

[kapinallinen2]

I third on the hub.

 

[TCP]

@RamCares , my truck is at 154,000 miles. If this issue is caused by what the TSB covers, will Ram do a goodwill warranty repair for the crack and RF hub for a 5th gen early adopter (bought in 2018)? The TSB extends the warranty to 8 years or 150,000 miles. Most of that is highway miles because I live in Houston, TX.

Thank you,
Thomas

P.S.: I'm looking forward to the Ramcharger!

 

[TCP]

Most of that is highway miles because I live in Houston, TX.

...where we've had a lot of heavy rain recently...

 

[TCP]

I had just bought a cake at a grocery store for a party that I was headed to last night. I held the cake in my lap as I rode passenger in the tow truck back home instead of going to the party. I ended up giving the cake to my neighbors as it was too much for me to eat, and I couldn't take it to work today riding on my motorcycle (only other vehicle until maybe I get the Ramcharger - sad that it was delayed, but hopefully more time to iron out any issues like leaky windows... ).

Picture of my non-starting truck being loaded onto a flatbed truck: