Our ram 3500 seems to have a wire chafing problem. On 26 june 2014 the truck locked in 4th gear. Ecm was replaced in fairbanks at 16490 miles. On 18 july 2014 the same thing happened at 18481 miles, the dealer in soldotna ak found a chafed wire in the wiring loom. On 29 july 2014, the truck completely died, the ECM fuse was blown. The PCM was replaced. On 26 july 2015, the truck completely died again, ECM fuse was blown. Mileage was 31421. Prestige dodge in longmont co replaced the ECM and then on the test drive the truck locked into 4th gear. They then replaced a portion of the wiring harness to correct a chafed wire. I was recently notified about another wire chafing problem with the airbags. I must wonder if somehow there is a wiring loom problem with this model truck. In all 3 incidents in 2014 we were towing our trailer on paved highways at highway speed and it was fortunate that we were able to get off the road without being in an accident. The event on 26 july 2015 occurred just after we had dropped off the trailer.
2013 Ram 3500 electrical complaints
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July 17, 2015 - while stationary, I started truck only to have all warning lights on the dash illuminate, wipers activate on their own, and radio unit power off. Eventually, all power was lost to the dash. Truck was towed to dealer for repair. Truck received new PCM and was returned to me. July 17, 2015 - later that evening, the truck was towed back to dealer for the same problem. Truck was in the service center for two months receiving a new wiring harness and new computers. September 16, 2015 - truck returned to me. October 13, 2015 - while driving on a city street the truck exhibited the same problem. Momentarily lost engine power and transmission functionality. Lost all power to dash including trailer brakes. The truck sat idling for approximately one hour while waiting for a tow truck. I have recorded video of the dash continuing to flicker and power up and down erratically. October 16, 2015 - truck still at service center awaiting diagnosis and parts.
Tl*the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving, the ABS warning light, traction control warning light and the check engine warning light illuminated sporadically. The contact mentioned that the "ABS brakes needs servicing" warning message also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear sensor bumper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure was a recurring issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,432. Updated 03/24/15
Had been noticing a shimmy in the front suspension area. The steering wheel would have a very slight vibration after hitting bumps in the road when driving 35mph or greater. This issue has continued for months with several visit to dealership who has been unable to properly identify the problem. The problem has now become a "death wobble" that will shake steering wheel violently and almost shake the entire truck off the road, there have been several more attempt to address the issue with no resolve. Truck is unable to keep alignment, camber and caster is continually off/out of line, and has worn tires unevenly. Have also been experiencing intermittent electrical issues with dash lights flickering, radio lights turning off, electric windows not rolling up or down properly and reverse lights not turning on when engaged.
"dead pedal" started out from a stop light and was starting to make a left turn with a 8000 pound trailer got to about 5 MPH someone pulled out and wanted to come straight threw the light from the opposite direction I was going ! I let off the throttle then decided I had enough room to make it and when I got back on the throttle it was like I didn't push the throttle. The truck just sat there for 1 or 2 seconds till it started to move ! This has happened quite a few times since ! Does not matter if the truck is loaded or empty all you have to do is start on the throttle let off of it and get back on the throttle and it dies for a few seconds !!
When letting off the gas pedal and then pressing again, (like merging or a rolling stop) there is a lag of 1-2 seconds. Very dangerous when pulling out in traffic. Ram says that is normal. This need to be investigated. Thanks
Our new 2013 ram truck (six weeks) has an electrical short to ground in the drivers door lock switch and module (part # 68110866aa & 68155771af) that are locking the doors by themselves. Dealer assures me that there is "zero" chance of a fire occurring even though there is an electrical short. This must be a common problem, as the parts to fix the issue are on national back order and no estimate of a fix is available. I do not believe there is a zero chance of a fire with an electrical short and have not been parking the vehicle in our garage until this is fixed. This may be something that needs to be looked into with an electrical short occurring.
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