Random electrical issues

[Mike86001]

Nov 21, 2019
After the first heavy rainy day, a whole series of events occurred....then disappeared.
Check engine light on, along with traction control light. Messages say check traction control and trailer break. Was on for two days of driving close to 200 miles.
Now both lights are out.....one day later.
Remote start fires up the truck, but the engine stops after about 15 seconds. New since the rain.
Big 12 inch display stops and goes dark while driving. Then restarts. Never happened before now.
All occurred since the rain.
Ant other similar issues?
Taking to dealer on Saturday.

 

[FGildred]

I had something similar happen on a different vehicle once. Freaked me out-ran it over to garage. They found a ton of error codes in computer and they quickly diagnosed it as a loose connection on the battery. They cleared all the codes and everything was fine from that point forward.

 

[Patsy1099]

It sounds like a potential ground issue. I’d check to make sure all your ground wires are tight, not just your battery, there are several ground wires on both sides inside your engine bay. Make sure they are all torqued properly and have good clean connections. I’d start there.

 

[RamCares]

Nov 21, 2019
After the first heavy rainy day, a whole series of events occurred....then disappeared.
Check engine light on, along with traction control light. Messages say check traction control and trailer break. Was on for two days of driving close to 200 miles.
Now both lights are out.....one day later.
Remote start fires up the truck, but the engine stops after about 15 seconds. New since the rain.
Big 12 inch display stops and goes dark while driving. Then restarts. Never happened before now.
All occurred since the rain.
Ant other similar issues?
Taking to dealer on Saturday.

Hello Mike86001,
Please keep us updated on your dealer visit. If you would like additional assistance throughout this process we are available through private message.
Laura
RamCares

 

[Mike86001]

Update on electrical issues for 2019 Ram.
After diagnosing the codes in the truck computer, the local Ram dealer determined that a loose sensor on the antilock brakes tripped 6 or 7 other codes. They were thorough and checked all the sensors that were throwing codes. They cleaned and reconnected the antilock brake sensor, and all is good. The service tech said if the check engine light is on, the remote start will turn over the engine, but won’t allow the engine to run. Seems like a good safety feature.
Finally the screen going blank while driving is a known problem that Chrysler will have a patch out in December to fix.
Issues fixed and addressed by local dealer. Good job!!!

 

[d19r93]

Update on electrical issues for 2019 Ram.
After diagnosing the codes in the truck computer, the local Ram dealer determined that a loose sensor on the antilock brakes tripped 6 or 7 other codes. They were thorough and checked all the sensors that were throwing codes. They cleaned and reconnected the antilock brake sensor, and all is good. The service tech said if the check engine light is on, the remote start will turn over the engine, but won’t allow the engine to run. Seems like a good safety feature.
Finally the screen going blank while driving is a known problem that Chrysler will have a patch out in December to fix.
Issues fixed and addressed by local dealer. Good job!!!

I seem to remember that if the CEL is on, it will start, and shut off after a few seconds, once it completes its checks. The RAM may be different, but that's how it was on my charger.

 

[RamCares]

Update on electrical issues for 2019 Ram.
After diagnosing the codes in the truck computer, the local Ram dealer determined that a loose sensor on the antilock brakes tripped 6 or 7 other codes. They were thorough and checked all the sensors that were throwing codes. They cleaned and reconnected the antilock brake sensor, and all is good. The service tech said if the check engine light is on, the remote start will turn over the engine, but won’t allow the engine to run. Seems like a good safety feature.
Finally the screen going blank while driving is a known problem that Chrysler will have a patch out in December to fix.
Issues fixed and addressed by local dealer. Good job!!!

Thank you for following up to provide this update, Mike. Glad to hear that it sounds like you were in good hands with your dealer. Should you ever experience any additional concerns, our team is always just a PM away.

Mark
RamCares