NO TAILGATE AJAR WARNING ?? 2020 ram rebel

[Dookie]

Here is my sticker...highlighted it for easy viewing.

 

[Ronbhaines]

So my window sticker doesn't have it listed, but my build sheet does have it (can get yours here https://fcacommunity.force.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing)
Can someone take a picture of the suspected hardware/ senor that would be responsible to create this warning. I want to see if I physically have the hardware needed before asking a dealership to troubleshoot software.

I found this -the passenger side tailgate latch contains some sort of sensor to detect when it is in the closed/latched position.

To test this, I opened the tailgate, and then manually (with my fingers) closed each latch, driver side and the passenger side, while the tailgate was fully open.

The driver side latch didn't do anything in regards to the bed lights, nor the tailgate open message.

The passenger side latch turned off the cargo bed lights as well as the tailgate open message when it was manually closed (to open the latches after closing them, press the tailgate open control in the center of the tailgate before trying to close the tailgate). I could control the bed lights and the tailgate open message simply by manipulating this latch open and closed.

So there isn't actually a sensor to detect if the tailgate was actually closed or not, only that the passenger side latch is in the 'latched' position.

So if you are getting that tailgate open message, and your tailgate appears closed, my guess is that the passenger side latch is not fully engaged.

I hope this info helps others to diagnose possible phantom Tailgate Open messages

2019 Ram Bighorn
2.5" level
Fuel Blitz wheels
275-65-20 Duratracs

 

[MannymanX]

Correct, In the Right hand side TG latch.

I found this -the passenger side tailgate latch contains some sort of sensor to detect when it is in the closed/latched position.

To test this, I opened the tailgate, and then manually (with my fingers) closed each latch, driver side and the passenger side, while the tailgate was fully open.

The driver side latch didn't do anything in regards to the bed lights, nor the tailgate open message.

The passenger side latch turned off the cargo bed lights as well as the tailgate open message when it was manually closed (to open the latches after closing them, press the tailgate open control in the center of the tailgate before trying to close the tailgate). I could control the bed lights and the tailgate open message simply by manipulating this latch open and closed.

So there isn't actually a sensor to detect if the tailgate was actually closed or not, only that the passenger side latch is in the 'latched' position.

So if you are getting that tailgate open message, and your tailgate appears closed, my guess is that the passenger side latch is not fully engaged.

I hope this info helps others to diagnose possible phantom Tailgate Open messages

2019 Ram Bighorn
2.5" level
Fuel Blitz wheels
275-65-20 Duratracs

Correct. The sensor is in the latch. you can check my post from a few hours ago.

 

[7amada]

Does it matter if your in park or drive or neutral?

 

[Sixxshooter]

This is absolutely absurd . I don’t see tail gate ajar lamp as a option on my fully loaded 66,000 2020 Rebel 12 level 2 truck !

 

[Doberman11]

It is not on my 2020 Big Horn sticker either but as you see in the picture there is also another indictor to the right of the center cluster that it is open.

 

[Sixxshooter]

That’s very good to know then Doberman11 . Thank you .I’ll make sure Chrysler is aware of this issue !!

 

[TexasDrone]

I Guess I’ll call my dealership to setup appointment . Sucks . found this page in the manual as well . Thank you guys for such quick responses .

Is this on the Rebel only, not on a Longhorn or Limited?


2019 RAM 3500 Longhorn Megacab
2019 OpenRange 3X427BHS

 

[Sixxshooter]

Is this on the Rebel only, not on a Longhorn or Limited?


2019 RAM 3500 Longhorn Megacab
2019 OpenRange 3X427BHS

Not sure. Are you having this issue as well ?

 

[TexasDrone]

Here you go

Heck I want that feature!!


2019 RAM 3500 Longhorn Megacab
2019 OpenRange 3X427BHS

 

[TexasDrone]

mine didn’t show up anywhere in the cluster. Read in my manual that it MAY signal if equipped. Now need to figure out HOW to equip it.


2019 RAM 3500 Longhorn Megacab
2019 OpenRange 3X427BHS

 

[runner_0]

This is absolutely absurd . I don’t see tail gate ajar lamp as a option on my fully loaded 66,000 2020 Rebel 12 level 2 truck !

I was thinking the same thing, I went out and checked mine and nothing no light or warning message

 

[Sixxshooter]

This is a nightmare guys . Very confusing and un called for . Very upset with Chrysler if this isn’t resolved by them . Funny thing is I know when I go dealership there going to play the clueless game and say that it’s not an option .

 

[Snwjnky]

I don't have the feature. Not sure I would want something bugging me when I drive with the gate down on purpose. For example, when my Quad is in the back.

 

[MannymanX]

I don't have the feature. Not sure I would want something bugging me when I drive with the gate down on purpose. For example, when my Quad is in the back.

You click the OK button and it goes away... it's nice to have.

 

[hellmans]

star case... your dealer will tell all about it,, after you waste your time there..remember you heard it here first.lol

 

[TexasDrone]

I was thinking the same thing, I went out and checked mine and nothing no light or warning message

Mine was fully loaded at close to $85k, and I don’t see it either.

2019 RAM 3500 Longhorn Megacab
2019 OpenRange 3X427BHS

 

[Doberman11]

Did you try in gear

 

[Leinhauser01]

It’s on my build sheet but doesn’t work, I’m gonna contact my dealer.

 

[MannymanX]

This is what it looks like.
It shows the graphics when you start driving but when you click OK it goes away and then you can only see the small light in the top right corner of the screen