Slight vibration

[rrbhokies]

Buddy sounds exactly like my problem..I have the same truck etorque and all..mines been at the dealer for 4 weeks now it’s getting old..


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Hate to burst your bubble, but I don't have the etorque and have the same issue. Also, I've tried putting the truck in neutral and coasting and still have the issue. Can anyone tell me if having the truck in neutral still engages the ECO/MDS and/or eTorque?

 

[Trouble1233]

Hate to burst your bubble, but I don't have the etorque and have the same issue. Also, I've tried putting the truck in neutral and coasting and still have the issue. Can anyone tell me if having the truck in neutral still engages the ECO/MDS and/or eTorque?

Well damn..it’s got to be a rear axle or something then


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[Brain h]

Well damn..it’s got to be a rear axle or something then


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I'm leaning towards driveshaft and or torque converter issue

 

[JRadford43]

Hate to burst your bubble, but I don't have the etorque and have the same issue. Also, I've tried putting the truck in neutral and coasting and still have the issue. Can anyone tell me if having the truck in neutral still engages the ECO/MDS and/or eTorque?

MDS is annoying but I dont think itll stop your trucks shaking/vibrations, even though the MDS has not been great for a lot of owners on here. You can also Turn off the MDS by clicking the gear selector on your steering wheel. Hit the minus button once, then hit the + until you see 8 on your cluster. Now you'll be out of eco/mds. You would have to do this each time you go into drive.

 

[RamCares]

I have this same problem with vibration between 58 - 63 mph. I noticed this the first week driving my brand new RAM 1500 Laramie and I thought it may have been the road. As time went on I recognized it wasn't the roads and it was a problem with the truck. I brought it back to the dealer at 5000 miles for an oil change and told them to look at the tire balance because it was vibrating at certain speeds. The dealer re-balanced the tires but that did nothing. Then they did a Road Force Balance on all four tires and that did noting. I am calling the dealer tomorrow to see what the next step is. The service tech drove with me and felt the vibration so they can't say they didn't feel it. Also it seems to do it more on the deceleration coming down a hill. I read somewhere that it could be the ECO / MDS mode. I think it might have something to do with etorque feature. This is very frustrating especially after paying over $50K for this truck. I loved the truck and I really would like to get it fixed but I don;t have any faith in the manufacturer right now as I read through all these post.

Unhappy RAM owner (this is my fourth RAM) time to look at other makes and models.

Mine booked out at 59,900 I got everything offered and this is my first Ram I was told by several people to not spend a lot of money on a Ram..They good cheap trucks but the options want last..I figured hell I bought a SRT8 challenger and had zero problems on it..Now I got 4000 miles on it and it’s been at the dealer 5 times and it’s been there for a month this week..Radio went out,then rear camera went out,sliding rear window loose tires was messed up..now this vibrating issue ..I have bought 6 cars from the dealer and always got good service I’m starting to think this truck was a huge mistake..


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Hi Trouble1233 and Fravo57,
We are very sorry to hear about your vibration concern that you have both been experiencing. If you would like additional assistance while working alongside your dealers, please contact us via private message and we can get you connected with a Case Specialist.
Laura
Ram Cares

 

[Trouble1233]

Ok guys we have stumble up on something..now I’m not going to say this is exactly the problem but the vibration isn’t happening now at the mph is was..it’s got a little shake but nothing like it was..but they are going to road force balance the tires now..and I’ll update ya..apparently the trucks have vibration boxes on the chassis that’s suppose to cancel vibration thru out the truck..so we unplugged them and took it for a drive and boom..gone just like that..it was clearly a difference..So now the dealer is going to contact star because they can’t nothing with the boxes..they tell me the boxes don’t allow them to communicate with them.so that’s where we are

 

[Brain h]

Ok guys we have stumble up on something..now I’m not going to say this is exactly the problem but the vibration isn’t happening now at the mph is was..it’s got a little shake but nothing like it was..but they are going to road force balance the tires now..and I’ll update ya..apparently the trucks have vibration boxes on the chassis that’s suppose to cancel vibration thru out the truck..so we unplugged them and took it for a drive and boom..gone just like that..it was clearly a difference..So now the dealer is going to contact star because they can’t nothing with the boxes..they tell me the boxes don’t allow them to communicate with them.so that’s where we are

Active tuned mass modules..I can confirm a major difference in ride quality when unplugged

 

[Douglas31]

I turnover my truck tomorrow and get my replacement through the lemon law tomorrow with this as one of the many issues I had. I am really nervous since this issue has never been fully resolved and I am really hoping my replacement is problem free without a vibration.

 

[Trouble1233]

I turnover my truck tomorrow and get my replacement through the lemon law tomorrow with this as one of the many issues I had. I am really nervous since this issue has never been fully resolved and I am really hoping my replacement is problem free without a vibration.

If mine doesn’t get fixed soon I’m heading that way..week 5 and I’m sick of every time I show up I got 2-300 miles being added to my truck since dropped off they have put a lot of miles on my truck and I be damn if they going to use my truck as a guinea pig and tear it all apart..I ask the service manager today why was they putting so many miles on my truck..he said trying stuff then I hear he’s taking extended lunches in itIf it’s not squared away this week I’m done..I called gave Chrysler all the info and haven’t heard a single word from them..I really regret buying this truck..it’s been a 57k mistake period..trucks been gone so long people started rumors I let it go back


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[Trouble1233]

Hi Trouble1233 and Fravo57,
We are very sorry to hear about your vibration concern that you have both been experiencing. If you would like additional assistance while working alongside your dealers, please contact us via private message and we can get you connected with a Case Specialist.
Laura
Ram Cares

Pm sent


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[Trouble1233]

Active tuned mass modules..I can confirm a major difference in ride quality when unplugged

How did you find out?


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[rrbhokies]

Ok guys we have stumble up on something..now I’m not going to say this is exactly the problem but the vibration isn’t happening now at the mph is was..it’s got a little shake but nothing like it was..but they are going to road force balance the tires now..and I’ll update ya..apparently the trucks have vibration boxes on the chassis that’s suppose to cancel vibration thru out the truck..so we unplugged them and took it for a drive and boom..gone just like that..it was clearly a difference..So now the dealer is going to contact star because they can’t nothing with the boxes..they tell me the boxes don’t allow them to communicate with them.so that’s where we are

So, couple of questions here:

1. What you are saying is that it's a two-pronged issue. Badly balanced tires that need to be road forced balanced PLUS an issue with the anti-vibration boxes?
2. How easy is it to unplug the the anti-vibration boxes to test this? Can this be done by ourselves, or do we need the dealer to assist? Are these the dampners that are located near the middle of the cab on each side of the truck by where the motorized side steps go?
3. Does unplugging them and plugging them back in "reset" them in any way?
4. If the boxes cannot be serviced, then would the next logical step be to replace them?

 

[JRadford43]

So, couple of questions here:

1. What you are saying is that it's a two-pronged issue. Badly balanced tires that need to be road forced balanced PLUS an issue with the anti-vibration boxes?
2. How easy is it to unplug the the anti-vibration boxes to test this? Can this be done by ourselves, or do we need the dealer to assist? Are these the dampners that are located near the middle of the cab on each side of the truck by where the motorized side steps go?
3. Does unplugging them and plugging them back in "reset" them in any way?
4. If the boxes cannot be serviced, then would the next logical step be to replace them?

I know as far as the anti vibration boxes on the frame they are very easy to unplug. Right under the driver's door on the frame they will be there. Literally just pinch and pull the plug to turn them off.

I did mine last nught and I did feel a difference in how the road felt when I drove 2 hours today. But it did not eliminate the shake at 55-65mph. Just made the truck feel more connected to the road in my opinion since the anti vibrations werent trying to counter react every bump. But I havent driven enough to say if they really substantially improved the ride in my truck. But for the shaking/vibrations that most members on here are feeling its definitely not the tires, drive shaft, vibration boxes. That's in my opinion and from reading all of the vibration threads on every site possible for our trucks.

 

[Trouble1233]

I know as far as the anti vibration boxes on the frame they are very easy to unplug. Right under the driver's door on the frame they will be there. Literally just pinch and pull the plug to turn them off.

I did mine last nught and I did feel a difference in how the road felt when I drove 2 hours today. But it did not eliminate the shake at 55-65mph. Just made the truck feel more connected to the road in my opinion since the anti vibrations werent trying to counter react every bump. But I havent driven enough to say if they really substantially improved the ride in my truck. But for the shaking/vibrations that most members on here are feeling its definitely not the tires, drive shaft, vibration boxes. That's in my opinion and from reading all of the vibration threads on every site possible for our trucks.

Well that sucks..I haven’t drove my truck in a few weeks but it did feel better but who knows..


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[JRadford43]

Well that sucks..I haven’t drove my truck in a few weeks but it did feel better but who knows..


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Well just to add on I always keep my truck to where MDS is off but I forgot to when I left the store near my house. A message popped up stating that my modules werent connected, just a brief pop up. It did that when MDS kicked in and I did feel more of a vibration which I believe is what vibrations they are trying to eliminate. My MDS is terrible but those modules for sure kept some of the vibrations out because with them unplugged MDS vibrations were even worse. Which is why I keep MDS turned off in the first place.

 

[Jasonml24]

I know that there is a lot of info that’s been talked about on this thread, but as I stated months back, it’s never been tires, wheels, drivetrain or anything else. It’s always been a malfunction with the modules mounted on the frame and the noise canceling system in the cab. My tech at the dealership explained that to me months ago. His claim is that FCA has been aware and that they were trying to figure out a programming fix. Mine has all but quit doing it at 10,000 miles. Once in awhile it will do it briefly, but not as much as before. Hopefully a fix or replacement of said modules will be soon.

 

[JRadford43]

I know that there is a lot of info that’s been talked about on this thread, but as I stated months back, it’s never been tires, wheels, drivetrain or anything else. It’s always been a malfunction with the modules mounted on the frame and the noise canceling system in the cab. My tech at the dealership explained that to me months ago. His claim is that FCA has been aware and that they were trying to figure out a programming fix. Mine has all but quit doing it at 10,000 miles. Once in awhile it will do it briefly, but not as much as before. Hopefully a fix or replacement of said modules will be soon.

But the actual shaking that members are feeling around 55 to 65 mph, I dont believe that's the modules creating that much of a shake vibration. That is definitely coming from the rear of the truck somewhere. If it were modules for people experiencing that, unplugging them would relieve the shaking. Just my opinion on that one of course.

 

[Trouble1233]

I know that there is a lot of info that’s been talked about on this thread, but as I stated months back, it’s never been tires, wheels, drivetrain or anything else. It’s always been a malfunction with the modules mounted on the frame and the noise canceling system in the cab. My tech at the dealership explained that to me months ago. His claim is that FCA has been aware and that they were trying to figure out a programming fix. Mine has all but quit doing it at 10,000 miles. Once in awhile it will do it briefly, but not as much as before. Hopefully a fix or replacement of said modules will be soon.

I can’t get on the interstate with mine at all..I can look over at the passenger seat and it’s shaking..I’m going to request a vehicle tomorrow to drive on vacation..I’m at this point now I just wanna give the truck back and get a refund on it..I have lost all confidence in Chrysler and the dealership..1st and last product I get from them..oh tech called said the trucks going to set until star can come up with a fix..so we at idle again


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[Jasonml24]

But the actual shaking that members are feeling around 55 to 65 mph, I dont believe that's the modules creating that much of a shake vibration. That is definitely coming from the rear of the truck somewhere. If it were modules for people experiencing that, unplugging them would relieve the shaking. Just my opinion on that one of course.

Here’s how it was explained to me. The noise cancellation system and the modules are working against each other. The modules are activating when they aren’t supposed to and when that happens the noise cancellation system is sending a signal through the speakers that is almost like a vibration. So he claims between the mass modules shaking at the wrong time and the false signal through the noise cancellation system, it’s causing the vibration. Look through all the responses on this thread, guys have changed tires, wheels , did lifts, changed suspension and it’s still there. I myself have had tires road force balanced , rotated and still was there. It wasn’t till my dealer had it a week that the tech found the info. Like I said in my earlier post, mine has basically stopped. Once in awhile it will do it briefly and it’s always the same, between 53-65. Maybe my tech is blowing smoke but at this point I’m believing him.

 

[JRadford43]

Here’s how it was explained to me. The noise cancellation system and the modules are working against each other. The modules are activating when they aren’t supposed to and when that happens the noise cancellation system is sending a signal through the speakers that is almost like a vibration. So he claims between the mass modules shaking at the wrong time and the false signal through the noise cancellation system, it’s causing the vibration. Look through all the responses on this thread, guys have changed tires, wheels , did lifts, changed suspension and it’s still there. I myself have had tires road force balanced , rotated and still was there. It wasn’t till my dealer had it a week that the tech found the info. Like I said in my earlier post, mine has basically stopped. Once in awhile it will do it briefly and it’s always the same, between 53-65. Maybe my tech is blowing smoke but at this point I’m believing him.

Yea that makes sense and for some it might help. But I believe that's for a vibration. My truck and many others are having a full on shake coming from the rear on the highway. Which there is no way noise cancelling is causing that. Mine shakes my entire seat, center console. I can literally feel the rear of the truck almost consistently wobbling. I think for many on here that's what they are feeling. For people to test that I feel like turning off the modules or the noise cancelling, or turning off both would eliminate that miss que in communication. I unplugged the modules and it did not alleviate the full on shake from the rear of the truck. Once again, yours it could for sure work and for others as well. But for many in here they are describing the same thing I have which has to be a full on issue from the rear of the truck.