Taking my truck in for an oil change today. Anyone leaver their Tazer hooked up for basic dealer maintenance? Any issues with doing so? The only thing I’ve used it for is speedometer adjustment for my 35”s and to enable the auto folding mirrors.
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Keeping TazerDT connected for service?
- Thread starter ReLLIK75
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Le_Slacker
Ram Guru
I’ve left mine in for oil change.
RSConsulting
Well-Known Member
Typically - most dealers scan the truck for CEL's when they check it in. Not sure if the missing security module (because this is where the Tazer plugs in) shows up in the vehicle report.
While it "shouldn't" void a warranty, since it seems FCA looks for ANY EXCUSE TO DO SO - I always remove my Tazer and Pedal Commander when it's going in.
Personally - I would REMOVE ANY POSSIBILITY of them making a note of an "unauthorized addon". Could save headaches later.
They always ask me how I got my mirrors to autofold - I just shrug...
Rick
While it "shouldn't" void a warranty, since it seems FCA looks for ANY EXCUSE TO DO SO - I always remove my Tazer and Pedal Commander when it's going in.
Personally - I would REMOVE ANY POSSIBILITY of them making a note of an "unauthorized addon". Could save headaches later.
They always ask me how I got my mirrors to autofold - I just shrug...
Rick
Haha...I have a real problem with the term "unauthorized add-on" when it's applied to anything I own. As far as I'm concerned, as the owner, I'm the only one who can truly authorize any add-on.
But I get what you're saying. I remove the pedal controller when my truck goes in for any kind of service or recall fix. I'm not going to give them anything that can possibly work against me in the future.
RSConsulting
Well-Known Member
They will do anything they can to deny a warranty claim. ANYTHING you plug into a harness could (conceivably) screw up a computer in the truck. At least we don't have to CUT WIRES to put these things in. I go (went) through this kind of crap with harley - until I got the connectors and parts, and started adding "pigtail sub-harnesses" for my addons, that could be removed without a trace (versus splicing or cutting). Also made things easier to troubleshoot by removing my addons, leaving a "virgin" electrical system.
I get it though - my truck - my choice. But I also see how us "frigging in the rigging" could potentially screw something else up down the line - and give THEM cause to deny coverage on a repair due to stuff we modify.
Rick
doolin64
Well-Known Member
Those who remove the Tazer, are you just unplugging it and plugging back into the BCM, or are you also unmarrying it?
Le_Slacker
Ram Guru
Unmarry returns all to stock
Remove takes away the options that require the tazer but keeps the ones that don’t.
doolin64
Well-Known Member
Is there a list that of options that require the tazer and a list that do not?
Le_Slacker
Ram Guru
Z automotive website lists it all
doolin64
Well-Known Member
Well that's a bummer. I really just want this for tire size and too allow entering an address in motion. Way too many times we leaves for a kids sports event and want to add the address while driving (my wife from the passenger seat). I was hoping that was a function that did not need to be always plugged in.
Le_Slacker
Ram Guru
That and folding mirrors is why I mostly wanted it. I’ve turned off the auto fold mirrors for the winter, seems like they get a lot of snow/ice and I’ve had some issues with them moving smoothly. I’ll turn back on in April. I believe both needs to stay plugged in
Alphaodb maybe could allow for it ??
Alphaodb maybe could allow for it ??
RSConsulting
Well-Known Member
Truck in shop for leather dash replacement - probably should have taken the Tazer OUT for this one - hard NOT TO NOT SEE IT. LOL
But I'm trading it as soon as my new Yukon Denali XL comes in - so, whatever...
Rick
Unfortunately Alpha can’t enable the auto folding mirrors.
securityguy
Legendary member
Most all dealers will scan the trucks OBD. I believe that requires the Tazer to be removed, but not 100% positive. You never have to unmarry unless you sell it or move it too another RAM. Just unplugging it and then reconnecting it after service is just fine.
Ellisstrong
Spends too much time on here
I left mine plugged in one time because I forgot about it and had no issues.
Gitter
Well-Known Member
Anything listed as a"live" feature requires the Tazer to be installed to work.
The items that are not under the live features will work without it installed (such as changing the tire size or fog lights with high beams).
MValdez
Ram Guru
I just unplug mine when bringing my truck in for anything. Never had any issues
shrubs2000
Active Member
I've always unmarried mine but may just unplug after reading this thread.
