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  1. John Jensen

    AlfaOBD Known Changes 5th Gen

    Try what Wirerat posted (#379). That is a simple mod that seems to work for everyone on any Ram. Edited to clarify the process After you have connected to the Body Module follow these steps: Select Hood Open icon> Select Procedure to Start> Car Configuration Change> Select option> CBC...
  2. John Jensen

    AlfaOBD Known Changes 5th Gen

    Welcome to the forum. Alfa can be a bit irritating at times. It is OK to leave the Bypass cable connected, and the MX+ if you like. On the backup file, after you have connected to the Body Module follow these steps: Select Hood Open icon> Select procedure to start> Backup Vehicle Configuration...
  3. John Jensen

    Aux Reverse Light wiring

    That reverse light circuit is closed until you go into reverse. How can there be a back feed? I've been wired like this since my 2020 was new. Same with my 2016 1500 ECo but used a separate switch (no Aux Switches)) and have had no problems. If you are correct and there is a back feed it's...
  4. John Jensen

    Aux Reverse Light wiring

    I installed rear auxiliary lights exactly like Blacksheep wants. Instead of a separate wire and switch to power them I used an Aux Switch power lead. There is no need to add relays, etc. for basic LED pods and there is no back feeding At rear bumper I: Spliced a 14ga red wire to Aux Switch #4...
  5. John Jensen

    Water in battery box UNDER battery

    None. Just negative comments on why I shouldn't have drilled drain holes
  6. John Jensen

    Water in battery box UNDER battery

    I had water there too. Probably from washing the engine compartment. Is not an issue but I didn't like it, so I drilled drain holes
  7. John Jensen

    Under Hood Engine Compartment Light

    I tried several methods and tools. This type of tool was the only one that could consistently remove those hood liner inserts. Hood liner tool
  8. John Jensen

    Misbuilt Vehicle - Opinions Appreciated

    Time to get a lawyer
  9. John Jensen

    Under Hood Engine Compartment Light

    A plastic insert would probably be too big for the light's mounting hole. I used what I had, a #10 or 12 metal screw, maybe bigger, can't remember.
  10. John Jensen

    Under Hood Engine Compartment Light

    Yes, I pulled the insert and used the hole the insert used to screw the light down
  11. John Jensen

    Ranch Hand?

    IMO Ranch Hand and Rancher are the two top brands for design, mounting strength, beauty, and quality. I have a Ranch Hand on my 2016 1500 Eco and a Rancher on my 2020 3500 HO.
  12. John Jensen

    Under Hood Engine Compartment Light

    Yes, the insulation is fastened with the plastic plugs at those sites. I just used a metal screw that fit the plug's holes
  13. John Jensen

    Under Hood Engine Compartment Light

    I installed the KC light that RAMomkey mentioned in post #2. I connected to an Aux Switch for power. Here's pics
  14. John Jensen

    AlfaODB mods not holding

    Yes sir, that's exactly what I did. Thanks for the coding training - appreciated
  15. John Jensen

    AlfaODB mods not holding

    Where I typed Connect below you need to connect to the control unit. It looks like you missed doing that. For example to keep fog lights on with high beams: Car Model> Ram 1500> Function> Body Computer> Control Unit> My2016+ Powernet>Connect> Select Hood Open icon> Select procedure> Car...
  16. John Jensen

    Portable air compressor

    I have tried Vairs that connect directly to the battery and they could only air up to 57 PSI. I then bought a Dewalt 20V Max Tire Inflator (DCC020IB). It's the best of the 6 or so devices I have owned. It's the first one to easily reach 80 PSI and the battery lasts for a long time.
  17. John Jensen

    Spare Tire

    It should fit. Your tire is .7" larger in diameter than the 10 ply tire I have as a spare, with room to spare
  18. John Jensen

    AlfaOBD Known Changes 5th Gen

    Welcome to the forum. I don't know the answer but here's what I do when I wonder if a feature is in Alfa. I open Alfa on my phone or my computer without it hooked to the truck and leisurely search around Alpha. I go through the paces as though I'm hooked up to the truck, ignoring the...
  19. John Jensen

    OEM Integrated trailer brake controller

    Thanks, It all makes sense and good usage. Except for driving a semi, I do the same.
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