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  1. N7GZN

    2021 Ram center console for ham radio.

    I've not seen any pre-made kits to integrate radios into the stock console of a 5th Gen Ram. I have a '19 Laramie Longhorn, and I dislike the sliding tray as it takes up a large portion of usable space that could be utilized for locking storage, and radio gear. By removing the sliding tray...
  2. N7GZN

    Auxbeam wiring route

    I just installed a dual band radio in the console, I routed the antenna cable and 12v power through the pocket. To get a clear path to drill a hole through the top wall of the pocket you have to do the following: Remove the front dash trims at either side of the console, they pull off and are...
  3. N7GZN

    Side mirror question….

    All of the OEM mirrors have plastic gears, for weight savings which easily break. Look up Gruvenparts, they make brass replacement gears for all of the OEM's including Ram. Look them up on YT, the gear installation is not for the faint of heart, the gearbox has to be cut in half and then glued...
  4. N7GZN

    Grill guard with parking sensors, front camera, and cruise control sensor.

    It was sold locally some time ago.
  5. N7GZN

    Battery replacement steps

    Duracell Platinum AGM, G94, 800 CCA, 80ah @C/20. I think the issue was not resetting the IBS system when it was replaced, the vehicle overcharged the new battery.
  6. N7GZN

    Battery replacement steps

    This is good to know, I just had to replace a H7 AGM that was replaced using the keep alive booster pack. It failed in less than 2 years of service, and exhibited evidence of overcharging. Last week I installed a H8 battery with a keep alive pack and have been watching the voltmeter closely, it...
  7. N7GZN

    Truck Dies Right After Jumpstart

    The battery booster needs to be configured to act as a surrogate battery, as the original is completely flat. My NOCO booster requires a sequence of button pressing to place it in battery mode in order to keep everything powered after starting.
  8. N7GZN

    2023 Transfercase modification

    4wd only when the controls engage the T/C clutch electrically when it determines that there's slippage..AND wheelspin at the rear axle which engages the T/C clutch mechanically. These two elements have to be in place for 4wd to be engaged. Some folks have removed the auto T/C and installed the...
  9. N7GZN

    2023 Transfercase modification

    In short there's no such thing as 4 lock, the electronic controls prevent it.
  10. N7GZN

    2023 Transfercase modification

    The Laramie trims and above, are equipped with automatic 4wd. There's a clutch inside the T/C which is switched in and out by the electronics, so there's no 4wd until the controls detect wheelspin. The 4th gen Rams had someone fabricate a bypass circuit to be able to energize the T/C clutch...
  11. N7GZN

    Oil and filters?

    I use the Napa full synthetic with the Napa Platinum 47899 oil filter. (47899 is a 3rd gen hemi filter, larger OD, but it fits the 5th gen hemi Ram). Now that Napa has discontinued the Platinum line made by Wix.. I will be moving to Wix XP 57899. In my area, the smaller OD filter was not...
  12. N7GZN

    What to expect in the 2nd. 100,000 miles

    115k+, Replaced the battery Replaced the USB hub Repaired broken exhaust manifold studs to the drivers side. Just started leaking on the passenger side exhaust manifold, most likely more broken exhaust manifold studs. A reliable vehicle, no major issues it has never left me stranded.
  13. N7GZN

    Running board issue

    Look up the powered running board parts on any online Mopar parts website. If memory serves the components for each side are the running board, the pivots, and the motor/gearbox assemblies.
  14. N7GZN

    Running board issue

    There are spare parts including the motor/gearbox assembly for the powered running boards.
  15. N7GZN

    2019 5.7- reliability after replacing cam/lifters

    A few thoughts to consider when rebuilding a hemi from Cam and lifter damage.. Metal shavings can accumulate inside the intake which are hard to clean out, consider replacement of the intake as a precautionary measure. It would be prudent to remove and clean out the oil pan, and possibly replace...
  16. N7GZN

    Running Board Issues

    It's a motor issue most likely if you get a power side step obstructed message on the cluster immediately following a partial deployment. In my case, I cleaned all of the drivers side pivot points, and it still intermittently faults. The motor assembly isn't cheap, I found a regional dealer that...
  17. N7GZN

    Running Board Issues

    There is a tsb for this issue, powered running boards not deploying, or partially deploying and retracting. I have the same issue, the fix is to replace the motor.
  18. N7GZN

    GPS doesn't work

    Possibly the cellular radio card has failed. In the uconnect 4 system, the cellular radio is inside head unit module. The cellular radio is in a separate telematics module behind the glovebox in the uconnect 5 system. If the cellular radio is bad a Ram dealer will replace the head unit module...
  19. N7GZN

    "Shift to P then Desired Gear" Error

    Have you replaced the pcv valve? The pcv valve would affect the amount of idle air entering the engine when the TB butterfly is fully closed. The pcv is underneath the engine dress cover on the passenger side of the intake.
  20. N7GZN

    HK subwoofer ohm rating

    Another discussion.. https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/h-k-audio-upgrade-vast-improvment.20790/
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