RAM lighting rant...

[TNRamGuy]

I think either, but you 10-40 blinker fluid to get the options on your evic

 

[SnowBlaZR2]

Will that fit on a EcoDiesel or only work with the Hemi?

Both, but only for 3.92s.

Sorry.

 

[mikeru82]

my only gripe from your list is that some lights are still on when switched to off, and can't totally turn off dash lights...

and only time this is an issue is when we go to the drive-in....
I've been able to make all that work well enough for the drive-in with the Tazer.... but I've also started taking a portable radio instead

You have drive-in's where you live? We haven't had any of those where I live since the mid 80's.

 

[MoreOvalteenPlz]

For those wanting all of the LED lights on the front to truly be off when the headlight switch is in the off position, you can turn off the signature (accent) lighting using AlfaOBD. They will still function as parking lights when the headlights are on but will no longer come on with the ignition in run/engine running and the headlight switch in the off position.

 

[AV8OR]

You can tell city kids were on the engineering team when it came to lighting.

Us Boomers can remember the time you could put the car / truck in the ACC position, have the 8 track playing and all the dash lights dimmed down to zero for a romantic evening of watching the submarine races.

 

[truckless]

Almost all of your "issues" are most likely safety compliance related items.

1. Because they're not bright enough.
2. The headlights need to be the brightest light when they're on, and during the day if the accent lights were any dimmer you wouldn't see them.
3. This annoys me too, but it's probably related to safety.
4. Safety.
5. Probably safety again.
6. User annoyance. My personal opinion is they're fine and if they're too bright I take half a second to flip the dial to the night setting.
7. You can dim the dash with the dial right next to the ambient lighting dial. You want them all the way off? See 4.

Actually.....for #4, in Canada now they have changed the safety regulations so that your dashlights will NOT turn on unless your headlights are one. That is because people are stupid and are driving around with DRLs and no taillights.

 

[NoMoFoMoCo]

So why did you buy a Ram ?


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Because I liked everything else about it.

Maybe someone from RAM will see this and maybe think about those little things that would turn a good truck into a great truck. Or maybe someone out there has the technical expertise to come up with a solution?

 

[NoMoFoMoCo]

If you're ranting about insignificant things like this, I'd hate to see what your reaction would be if you experienced something like an engine or transmission failure. I can't say I've had any issues with anything you complained about. I really don't know which lights are used for DRL's. I'm not sure I've even tried turning the lights off manually, or why I would need to. Same with the dash lights. I haven't noticed any issues with the dash light brightness. It seems a little silly to switch brand just because of these "issues", but I would suggest you test drive at night the next time you are shopping for a truck.

If my RAM's tyranny or engine failed within 100k, you'll definitely hear me rant.

As I said, I like most things about the truck. But you're right, the next truck I purchase, I'll take it for a spin at night as well as daylight.

 

[NoMoFoMoCo]

You have drive-in's where you live? We haven't had any of those where I live since the mid 80's.

Drive-ins made a comeback because of Covid... but Im sure they won't stick around anymore

 

[NoMoFoMoCo]

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[jmt8706]

Now I feel bad for wasting everybody’s time as it appears my rant about not having a GAU-8/A Avenger 30mm cannon mounted in the grill is minor.

Are you sure you don't have it? Have you checked the build sheet?

 

[Le_Slacker]

You have drive-in's where you live? We haven't had any of those where I live since the mid 80's.

There is one just outside of town, and another bigger one within roughly 30 minutes!!

They are awesome!!

 

[Le_Slacker]

Drive-ins made a comeback because of Covid... but Im sure they won't stick around anymore

I live within 30 minutes of one, and I’ve been living here since the late 80s and have been there at least once a year, every year, since….

The other smaller closer drive-in closed a few years before COVID but then new owners brought it back to life during COVID. I hope it stays!!

 

[ChrisID]

man, I must be in the minority. I think current Ram lighting in and out is some of the best I've owned. Coming from 15 GM's and Fords, mostly GM's. Have laramie and limited with LED stuff.

 

[HSKR R/T]

My father went to his grave never owning a car with power windows, just one more thing to break.

My dad used to be that way, now every vehicle he owns has power windows.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Drive-ins made a comeback because of Covid... but Im sure they won't stick around anymore

New one just got built about 45 minutes from me. Wasn't built because of covid, the opening of it was actually delayed because of covid and delays getting materials/workers.

 

[mikeru82]

Drive-ins made a comeback because of Covid... but Im sure they won't stick around anymore

I was hoping that would be the case here, but sadly it never happened. I used to go to drive-ins all the time when I was younger.

My dad used to be that way, now every vehicle he owns has power windows.

Maybe because it's getting harder and harder to find a new vehicle with manual windows. They're pretty much standard in almost everything now. Even a bare bones base Tradesman has power windows.

 

[HSKR R/T]

I was hoping that would be the case here, but sadly it never happened. I used to go to drive-ins all the time when I was younger.

Maybe because it's getting harder and harder to find a new vehicle with manual windows. They're pretty much standard in almost everything now. Even a bare bones base Tradesman has power windows.

Newest vehicle my parents own is a 2007. My dad likes his 90's Caprice Classics. Has three of them. But no one is allowed to roll down the rear windows

 

[Bigbags85]

You have drive-in's where you live? We haven't had any of those where I live since the mid 80's.

We have at least 1 if not 2 (can't remember) here as well.

 

[NoMoFoMoCo]

Maybe because it's getting harder and harder to find a new vehicle with manual windows. They're pretty much standard in almost everything now. Even a bare bones base Tradesman has power windows.

We went to our big Auto Show a few years back and my kids thought the coolest thing on any of the vehicles was the manual windows on a stripped down Jeep. They kept cranking them up and down... I didn't stop them.