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Recent content by bigwidge

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    4WD Not Engaging

    I have a 2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn V8. Bought new back in 2019, and stupidly enough never tested to make sure the 4WD works before buying. It wasn't until 2023 (we had a spell of snow-less winters where I live) when I tried it and realized that it wouldn't actually lock in. I stop the truck, put it...
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    "Shift to P then Desired Gear" Error

    Thank you for sharing. I'm going to try this tonight.
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    Shift to P Then Desired Gear and Throttle Body

    I'm having the same issue. Did this completely fix the problem? Also, would you mind elaborating on the steps you took to clean the throttle body?
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    4WD not engaging

    Rented a house in the mountains with a steep dirt driveway (requires 4WD) only to learn on arrival that it won't switch to 4 high, low, or auto. Just flashes like it's trying but never actually goes. I can feel the transmission kick like it actually went to 4WD but the light constantly blinks...
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    "Shift to P then Desired Gear" Error

    Just wanted to give everyone an update from my end - the issue is STILL happening. Took it to the dealership a total of 2 times for this issue alone and they didn't do jack. Always "we couldn't recreate your issue". This happened twice yesterday just coming home from work. Straight highway...
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    Bed cover from 2016 Ram 1500 on a 2019 Ram 1500 (new body style)

    Note: my 2019 is the 5' 7" bed as well.
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    Bed cover from 2016 Ram 1500 on a 2019 Ram 1500 (new body style)

    Any chance it would fit? I found a great deal on a diamondback bed cover, but it is for a 2016 Ram with the 5' 7" bed. I have a 2019 but it's the newer body style. Has anyone else had any luck or should I continue my search?
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    "Shift to P then Desired Gear" Error

    Update #1: I took it to my local dealership and they kept it for a couple of days. I urged them to test drive it and told them that it seems to happen most when I'm at a rolling stop and then resume accelerating (i.e. a red light that just turned green as I approach it). They said they couldn't...
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    "Shift to P then Desired Gear" Error

    That's what I figured too, but it's been about 6 months of this happening pretty frequently.
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    "Shift to P then Desired Gear" Error

    Hey everyone. I have a 2019 Ram four-door with approx. 44k miles. I had it for about 6 months when I got this alert for the first time. I was coming to a stop light, and the truck dings at me, gives me the error code "Shift to P then Desired Gear" and shifts itself into neutral. Once I come to...
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    Center console or bench seat

    I went back and forth on this. I like the bench for spacial reasons, but the console has sooooo much space. But, if I'm being honest, I went with the console for the sole reason of having my phone plugged in to USB-C without running it across from the front to the fold down seat. Guess I'm just...
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    Sales Tricks while you're sitting at the desk...

    I tried hard to work do my work in advance with the internet sales team at a lot of dealerships... hoping to make my deal over e-mail/phone and then come in and finalize. But in the end, I got the best deal from working with a Salesman face to face. A lot of the internet guys I worked with were...
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    Any regrets not getting 12" screen?

    I fought myself long and hard saying I "needed" a 12" screen. Only thing was I wanted a Big Horn, which makes it a hard to find item (Most 12" are in Laramies and up). Ultimately settled for a 8.4" screen and instead got some nice upgrades I wasnt originally looking for (LED Light Package, Blind...
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    Can’t believe this gas hog

    These numbers are right on par with mine. Road trips I'm getting around 18, but my daily drive I'm hovering around the 14 mpg mark.
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