Recent content by Laramieblue

When I hear dealers use that old standby BS about voiding warranties it just frustrates the hell out of me since they are speaking out of their butts. Anybody being told that BS should tell the dealer they need to look up " The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act". Quote from the Act " Commission staff...

Ahhh I can remember the days when cars were so much simpler, a screw driver, socket wrench, tach/dwell meter was all that was needed to tune up an engine. Plugs, points, condenser, carb rebuild kit and you were running smooth as a babies butt. When did it all go to hell.... Now they are so...

Black electrical tape doesn't do too well in water, I have seen it unravel due to loss of adhesion. I would suggest cleaning off with alcohol then silicon sealer or Gorilla Sealant then fingers to smooth it out and make sure it is sticking. Who knows how long it will take to get it...

Yep, that is about as good as we can get for now according to Ram accessory tech support. Ram said our trucks were never designed for this feature. You might want to call them to ask for this feature to be fully developed since you bought the tow tech package that shows this as one of its...

Do you have the 12 pin connector in your rear bumper and are there wires connected to it's back side from a wiring harness? If so then you could just plug everything together in your truck bed to see if it all works, that is what I did to see the end results. I can live with what I have for now...

Update from AlfaOBD today. Sorry 2025 model is not supported, it is in plans for one of the next updates. You are right it is completely different in terms of electronics. Regards, Alexey Chernikov AlfaOBD

Where can I find these "sales codes"? Does anybody know where to find the list of TSB or software/firmware updates for the 2025 models?

Your optimism gives me hope but after talking to Stellantis accessory tech support folks they indicate they have not developed the software to fully support these cameras on the 2025 models. I asked them to put it on their task list but no indication from then when it will get done. Support...

First thing about the 2025 model you will discover much like I did that NOT all the mechanics are trained on the new electronics which are completely new for the 2025 models. So most mechanics will approach the issues thinking what they know about the prior models will fix the 2025 issues. You...

It is my understanding that the "star Service" is a method for dealer service departments to request support from Stellantis support team. Dealer create the "Star Ticket" then hopefully within a day or so Stellantis dealer support technicians will respond to the ticket with answers on how to...

LOL, the dealer I took my truck had the shop foreman come out and talk to me about what he had done. Apparently the foreman added the XAC sales code for a single camera system that the Stellantis tech support person said was a MISTAKE and I should get it removed. The foreman admitted that he...

FINAL ANSWER TO TRAILER CAMERA ISSUE. Well folks I have the final answer to question and it is not good. The 2025 Ram 1500 was NEVER designed to support the Trailer Surround view camera system. There might be a 12 pin connector installed and if you are one of the lucky ones it is actually...

Update to my post #17 regarding my trailer surround view installation. So this stubborn old man installed the cameras I purchased on my travel trailer after plugging in the camera system I purchased from eBay. The Uconnect images show all 4 sides around my trailer with ONLY the back view...

azzx: It is my understanding that there are 2 batteries and one of them is used primarily for the start/stop engine feature. I was told it is the smaller one between the main larger battery and firewall. Might check terminal connectors to see if they are corroded and check voltage with engine...

My suggestion is same as Ramboy13, if you are having any issues that the dealer can't resolve then call Ram customer care 800-399-2668 or 866-932-3878 to make your complaint. If your solution will cost you money for something that you are entitled too thinking it is part of the price you paid...