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  1. Dusty1948

    Woke up this morning to 3.2 volts on my battery.

    From the 2019 (DT) Owners Manual: Battery Saver To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. If the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for 10 minutes, or the dimmer control is rotated all the way up to the dome on...
  2. Dusty1948

    ROUGH starts on cold starts?

    Do you have a tendency to continue adding fuel until it comes to the top of the fill neck? My Hemi's have all been glass-like smooth idlers. Around 25K miles I started to perceive a slight roughness in the idle, although no one else could feel it. Then on random mornings, initial start, the...
  3. Dusty1948

    Is the used market really this crazy?

    My dealer has 21 new Rams on the lot: 19 are 4th gens and two are 1500 Limiteds. No Ram HDs at all. The Ford dealer down the street has six new F-150s and three Superduties. The Chevy dealer has seven new 1500 Silverados, and five HDs. Oddly, none of the three dealers I've mentioned have much...
  4. Dusty1948

    Shark fin antenna replacement 2019 ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn.

    If you have a sliding rear window the task is a little easier. You'll need to disconnect the battery and wait about 30 minutes for any air bag modules to discharge. The rear of the headliner will need to come down enough to access the mounting nut for the antenna and to disconnect the two...
  5. Dusty1948

    Saw the miniature RAM on the road today

    It's possible they wanted to capitalize on a model name used in the past on the old D-series: "Adventurer." Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33 gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 03 June 2018. Now at...
  6. Dusty1948

    Headlights NEVER turn off

    Have you tried disconnecting the battery, waiting for several minutes, then reconnecting? Also, need a description of your vehicle (trim line, engine, etc.). Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33 gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust...
  7. Dusty1948

    Woke up this morning to 3.2 volts on my battery.

    The Intelligent Battery Sensor provides the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with immediate and historical calculated battery information so the PCM can control the charging system. It also provides calculated data to the Body Control Module (BCM) for operation of the load-shedding feature. The...
  8. Dusty1948

    Should I change my oil?

    If you're concerned, an oil change with quality oil is a cheap price to pay for peace of mind. Good luck with the new (to you) truck. Best regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33 gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build...
  9. Dusty1948

    Trailer Tow package gone on Limiteds? Delay in submitting 22 order?

    I tow a sixteen foot double axle trailer, tractor with loader and flail mower with my Quad Cab and 3.21 gears, and it does fine. Total weight is approximately 6600 lbs. Like Willwork4truck, I get 20-22 MPG average when not towing. Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD...
  10. Dusty1948

    Destined for a new transmission…

    With the symptom set you've described I would agree it sounds potentially electrical. Once clutches start slipping due to abnormal wear it seldomly becomes intermittent. There may be codes in the TCM itself which will indicate the problem. If the technician starts with a clutch fill test that...
  11. Dusty1948

    Just found out my truck is from Canada.. no more warranty.. a week after purchase

    There are a number of reasons why gray market vehicles sold across borders are not covered by a warranty. The first is the Imported Vehicle Safety Compliance Act of 1988, since vehicles of the same make and model are often equipped differently for different countries. Then there’s emissions...
  12. Dusty1948

    Destined for a new transmission…

    A P0733 code is Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. Third gear uses the B, C, and E clutches and the code indicates the clutches are not rotating at the correct speed when in that gear. The B, C, and E clutches are also used in other gears and if there was a problem with either of those clutch sets...
  13. Dusty1948

    Gaps in bed wall…. Daylight showing through

    There was a complaint by some (including me) about the undersized drain in the middle of the bed bulkhead on '19s. That hole gets clogged very easily. Hard to tell from the pictures but the area pointed out by the original poster seems more like seam separation and not intended to be drains...
  14. Dusty1948

    Destined for a new transmission…

    Nothings indestructible, but the ZF 8HP series has an extremely enviable reputation. There have been so few problems reported against the roughly 4.5 million made that there isn't a good sense of any "common" problem. Most issues early on were resolved with software updates anyways. Since you...
  15. Dusty1948

    Question for Northerners...

    Not sure if "Home Despot" was intentional or not, but I like it. Best regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33 gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 03 June 2018. Now at: 049909 miles.
  16. Dusty1948

    Dealer/Service question

    Don't think so. Does not represent my dealer's service department, which is excellent. Best regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33 gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 03 June 2018. Now at: 049711 miles.
  17. Dusty1948

    Why doesn’t dodge have a light truck?

    I had a 2003 Dakota and I loved that truck for 148,000 miles! It was just the right size, the 4.7 had plenty of power and with the 3.55 axle I could tow 7000 lbs., much more than a small truck from GM, Ford, or Toyota. It was extremely comfortable, smooth and quiet. Problem was price was very...
  18. Dusty1948

    Bighorn black/light frost interior

    Nice looking, sharp interior! I had to order the Mountain Brown in my Laramie. Dealers around here just seem to order black like they think that's what everyone wants. Best regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33 gallon fuel tank, factory...
  19. Dusty1948

    Did Ram solve the problem of warped Rambox lids on newly built vehicles?

    My son has a friend with a 2020 Ram 2500 with Ram Boxes and the alignment looks like it's still true from manufacturing. But I think the box contour of the 2500 is different than a DT and not of the same mold, maybe not even the same supplier. Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie...
  20. Dusty1948

    Rear seat bolt specs?

    If you are referring to the six lobe external drive bolts, they are spec'ed at 53 ibs. Best regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33 gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 03 June 2018. Now at: 049108 miles.
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