I went out to start my truck tonight and upon opening the door, I knew something was wrong, because the auto step rails didn’t deploy and none of the screens were functioning. I tried to start, but the only thing I get is the screens rolling over and rebooting with an engine click. It says that it’s not in park, the power steering is disabled, and some sort of ACC warning requiring service. Has anyone seen this type of problem?
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2019 Ram 1500 Longhorn
- Thread starter Rafiala
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Keezer
Active Member
First thing you should test your battery.
Fatherof3
Spends too much time on here
Sounds like the battery , or battery connections
turkeybird56
Well-Known Member
BATTERY. Either something left on or a parasitic draw. If the battery is too far gone, U can jump all day and not get a turn over. Old trick, pull cables from bad battery, pull up another vehicle, attach with cables from good to truck and try. JUST not sure I WOULD do that anymore on all these electronic rolling venue.
1 Year old Battery, should be Brand new one from dealer. If they putting in standard, not AGM, see if U can lean them into putting an AGM in there with a few bucks outta yer pocket. Just not sure exactly wat battery in these new ones and whether AGM or not
ADDED: Did U get a recall ref grounding wires. There was a TSB out that several ground attachment points had to be reground and attached. That could be yer issue with circuits and battery going bad. Make sure that Recall was accomplished. There were 3 total recalls on MY 19 Bighorn. NOW this was for power steering issues, but U neva know.
ARTICLE FROM WEB/CONDENSED:
The exact problem lies with a battery ground-circuit fastener that may not be secured properly. This could loosen the connection enough to create an open circuit, thus leading to inconsistent feedback and potential loss of power steering, leading to an increased risk of a crash. There have been no reports so far of crashes or injuries.
The fix itself is extremely easy. It doesn't even require any replacement parts or serious adjustments. All a dealership technician has to do is tighten the fastener. That's it and owners will be on their way. Obviously this will be done free of charge.
1 Year old Battery, should be Brand new one from dealer. If they putting in standard, not AGM, see if U can lean them into putting an AGM in there with a few bucks outta yer pocket. Just not sure exactly wat battery in these new ones and whether AGM or not
ADDED: Did U get a recall ref grounding wires. There was a TSB out that several ground attachment points had to be reground and attached. That could be yer issue with circuits and battery going bad. Make sure that Recall was accomplished. There were 3 total recalls on MY 19 Bighorn. NOW this was for power steering issues, but U neva know.
ARTICLE FROM WEB/CONDENSED:
The exact problem lies with a battery ground-circuit fastener that may not be secured properly. This could loosen the connection enough to create an open circuit, thus leading to inconsistent feedback and potential loss of power steering, leading to an increased risk of a crash. There have been no reports so far of crashes or injuries.
The fix itself is extremely easy. It doesn't even require any replacement parts or serious adjustments. All a dealership technician has to do is tighten the fastener. That's it and owners will be on their way. Obviously this will be done free of charge.
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turkeybird56
Well-Known Member
BETTER BATTERY than lead acid or MX free, better CCA and lasting power, but of course a few more $$$$$$$$
An AGM (absorbed glass mat) battery contains a special glass mat separator that wicks the electrolyte solution between the battery plates. This material's design enables the fiberglass to be saturated with electrolyte – and to store the electrolyte in a “dry” or suspended state rather than in free liquid form.Feb 17, 2017
The main difference between gel and AGM batteries is the charge rates. AGM batteries can handle higher charge and discharge rates than gel batteries. ... Gel batteries are more expensive than other lead-acid battery types, so they are not ideal outside a handful of specific solar applications (very hot climates, mainly).Dec 20, 2018
