Here is a rather lenghty response that I'm involved with. Ordered my Rebel QC on March 7th and it made it to ( I ) status on April 27th. It sat there until May 18th when I was informed it had suffered frame damage so they were building me another. This they did as I was issued a new VON and VIN number which I tracked from ( BA ) status on May 18th to (you guessed it) ( I ) status on May 25th which is where I sit now. Have tried in vain to get some answers about these Rebels but no ones talking. Told my dealer I am not giving up just yet so will wait some more.Has anyone's Rebel build made it out of C-Code yet? Mines been sitting there for 31 days now.
I notice quite a few members are itching for that E-torque. As the owner of a 2017 GC besides my Ram Sport let me offer this up to you. By going with the E-torque I'm sure you're aware that it will come with Stop/Start. Fortunately I found a way to defeat it on my GC because all it did was scare the hell out of me every time I came to a stop and looked at my tach with no reading. I'd punch the start button like an idiot thinking it stalled. Yes, there is a button to disable it but more often than not whenever I'd get in it my mind was on something else and I would forget to shut it off. My thoughts always went to being in the middle of an intersection where the light was about to change and you had to make that quick decision. Could I trust this system to respond as needed? I just don't want to be in a situation to find out. Why did I buy this vehicle you may ask. Because I had no idea it came this way. In all honesty I would never had made this purchase. I do love this vehicle now that I have the system permanately disabled though. Size wise I couldn't ask for a better SUV to put in my garage.At least you guys ordered one. We can't(Canadians) order one with the E-torque or Ramboxes which is what I want.
I posted it in another thread and kick myself for doing so because it could be misused and result in problems for those who elect to follow it.How did you permanently disable it?
I agree, in general, about most start/stop systems as I drive a lot of rental cars and they stink. One of the promised benefits of eTorque is that it uses the motor/generator to restart the engine 50% faster and give you all electric low-end boost to get going.
Another factor in other cars stinking is their 4 or 6 cylinder engines restarting like they are on their last leg, but the mass modules on the new Ram should smooth that out as well.
Granted, all of us on here are taking a leap of faith in ordering, but I can envision this actually being drivable.
NO module, NO money! Simple procedure with a total cost of $0.Check out https://www.smartstopstart.com/jeep-dodge-chrysler-products.html
They make a module that plugs into the computer port and it remembers the last setting for the start stop setting. It's $149. They don't make one for the Ram but they do for all the Jeeps so I would it would be just a matter of time before they update it for the Ram.
It would be great if you could create a separate post, I went back but was unable to find your simple procedure. Free and simple is definitely worth a look.NO module, NO money! Simple procedure with a total cost of $0.
Read my response to @Edwards and lets leave it at that.It would be great if you could create a separate post, I went back but was unable to find your simple procedure. Free and simple is definitely worth a look.
I had the start and stop feature on a VW Jetta I USED to own. I absolutely hated it.I notice quite a few members are itching for that E-torque. As the owner of a 2017 GC besides my Ram Sport let me offer this up to you. By going with the E-torque I'm sure you're aware that it will come with Stop/Start. Fortunately I found a way to defeat it on my GC because all it did was scare the hell out of me every time I came to a stop and looked at my tach with no reading. I'd punch the start button like an idiot thinking it stalled. Yes, there is a button to disable it but more often than not whenever I'd get in it my mind was on something else and I would forget to shut it off. My thoughts always went to being in the middle of an intersection where the light was about to change and you had to make that quick decision. Could I trust this system to respond as needed? I just don't want to be in a situation to find out. Why did I buy this vehicle you may ask. Because I had no idea it came this way. In all honesty I would never had made this purchase. I do love this vehicle now that I have the system permanately disabled though. Size wise I couldn't ask for a better SUV to put in my garage.
MOTS-JeepGarage.comThis is worrying... I was D-code May 20th and haven't checked with dealer since. How are you guys confirming the status of your builds? Dealer or direct? If direct, how?
Thanks!
So you might not even be in D. I bet if you asked again with another agent right now you will be back in CWell, in classic fashion, I just got a funny update. While doing my weekly chat with Ram Customer Service, I was informed that I am no longer in C- Status.... I'm in D! Hardly being able to contain myself at this great news, I foolishly asked the agent when the status changed. She dutifully informed me "You have been in D Status since the 14th of June, Sir." (Those of you with a keen eye and sharp attention to detail will note that I started this thread on the 15th of June after being told many days in a row that I'm still in C-Status) I thanked her for her time and helpful answer and moved on. Maybe next week Ill be back in C, but I'm really hoping for more forward progress.