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    Mold/mildew smell from vents

    Had the wet rotting gym sock smell in my 2019 on a trip to the desert that involved cold, hot, cold, etc., weather. At first I thought our dog had an accident in the truck, but nope, coming out of the HVAC. Ended up using a pressurized sprayer to mist a commercial fungicide/biocide, into the...
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    Grinding noise when turning to the right

    Installed the new EPS, then went and got an alignment, and it feels like a dream now. Took about 3 hours to install laying on my back in the dirt on a luxurious moving blanket. It can be removed and installed (Pull the wheels) with the tie rod ends installed, in case you want to set it up on a...
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    Sway Bar Link Pins/Bushing upgrade for 2019-2022 Ram 1500

    The color doesn't matter, just personal preference. Our sway bars are 36mm. Good luck with your sway bar! This Energy Suspension part is what is currently on my 2019 Rebel: Product ID: 5.5160 (R or G is OK) Product Name: Front Sway Bar and Endlink Bushings - 36mm (1.41 inch) Try disconnecting...
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    Rebel Overlander on the road

    Looks like a very capable overlander! Well done!
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    Grinding noise when turning to the right

    A couple months ago, I noticed an intermittent rubbing noise from the steering wheel. It sounded to me like an insulated wire rubbing against plastic. I pulled the steering wheel, looked inside the column enclosure and nothing looked amiss. Then yesterday, I got "Service Power Steering" and the...
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    2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn Tailgate won’t open

    :ROFLMAO:Nailed it! I find the best way to get my tailgate working is to get back to my driveway at my house, after being in the middle of the desert futilely trying to get the tailgate open to access water cans...
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    Wild Electrical issues fixed

    No more codes now, and have been carrying my OBD scan tool with me. Check it about every other day. Not sure what happened or why. Took it off-roading this weekend without incident.
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    Wild Electrical issues fixed

    Several members suggested Alldata, so I got a subscription, and pulled more information on the codes. AD also shows the wiring diagrams. I am having to learn this as I go, but it looks like the Controller Area Network (CAN) went down. I kinda, sorta, think all these things have the Totally...
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    Wild Electrical issues fixed

    When you said power connections on the TIPM, was that in reference to the plugs underneath it? Just checked the topside of the TIPM, and all the fuses and relays, and a couple of the relays and the larger fuses might have been elevated by a millimeter or so, so pushed them back down straight...
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    Wild Electrical issues fixed

    I was able to restart it when I got home it it has operated without incident since then. I'll try checking the TIPM like you suggested when I get a few minutes. I picked up the truck today, had a chat with the technician, and they checked harnesses for continuity and looked at connectors, but...
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    Wild Electrical issues fixed

    Got word back from the shop, wiring harnesses are good. No corrosion on any connectors, and they were also cleaned during the process. The notorious RF hub behind the rear seat has no signs of water damage. I should be able to pickup the truck today and hope to ask more questions in person. So...
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    Wild Electrical issues fixed

    I heard about the module behind the rear seat getting wet from the leaky rear windows and fritzing and the bad battery. Battery is currently 12.8 volts, but will be load tested soon. It's going to get diagnosed for gremlins on Monday. So we'll see! Cellphone video of the dead gauge cluster in...
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    Wild Electrical issues fixed

    Had a similar experience this afternoon. It might be catchy. It started with a "Service Shifter" message and then lit up every CEL on the dash. The truck then turned up the radio volume, turned on the wipers of its own accord, kicked the engine fan to full speed, and lost power steering, and the...
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    Transmission falling out of Drive on downshift, blinking, displaying "shift to P" and back

    Good morning arbitrary drop into neutral support group, Checking in, and an update today April 5, 2023 - After thoroughly cleaning the TB in August of 2022, my 2019 Rebel has not done it since. I didn't think it was even that dirty, I've seen far worse on running vehicles. Hope no one has been...
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    Transmission falling out of Drive on downshift, blinking, displaying "shift to P" and back

    Oof, 20K miles, that sounds alike a lot of neutral slips. Buried somewhere in this thread is a picture of my TB with some gunk on it, from when I cleaned mine, and it wasn't that dirty IMO. Would you be willing to take a photo of yours with gunk on it and post it here? I feel like I should be...
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    Looking For Tips on First Time Lift - 2020 Ram Rebel

    A ~3" lift with stock rims, and larger than stock tires, may cause the larger tires to rub against the UCA. Suggest putting stock rims and stock tires back on the vehicle first after the lift, then taking a measurement between the tire sidewall and the UCA. It may require a wheel spacer or a...
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    Looking For Tips on First Time Lift - 2020 Ram Rebel

    Oh the dreaded: "bag of misc bolts/nuts" and $$$$, and no direction, it certainly make things more challenging and a potential for failure later. So I bought the system from CJC, and told them about the leak. They were very responsive and told me to bring it by their shop. After I got the...
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    Looking For Tips on First Time Lift - 2020 Ram Rebel

    I have heard that the Expedition One bumpers lacked, anything like instructions. But, who doesn't love a good puzzle! Went with the King option and they are not adjustable, so a tad simpler. Ended up modifying a Harbor Freight puller to fit over the extra large UCA spindle bolt. The install...
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    Looking For Tips on First Time Lift - 2020 Ram Rebel

    Great pics of your RAM, and holy crap, air! Great rundown on shock size/operation. Wish I had a lift, took me about 12 hours in a dirt driveway. Found the Carli installation instructions to be detailed and incredibly helpful.
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    Looking For Tips on First Time Lift - 2020 Ram Rebel

    I installed the Carli Performance System myself in my driveway. I bought the Performance System from CJC Offroad in Long Beach, who provided a lot of technical support, they even checked the nitrogen charge for free once I finished with the installation. If you are near Long Beach, I'd...
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