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September 21, 2016 Service bulletin

USB Charging Port Before replacing this part

Ram technical service bulletin 68158770 for 2014-2017 Ram 1500, 2014-2017 Ram 2500 and 2014-2017 Ram 3500.

Bulletin number
68158770
Component
Electrical system: wiring: connectors/plugs: accesory power outlet/jack/port/USB/sae/cigarette lighter
Summary
USB Charging Port Before replacing this part - this is a charge only USB port intended to charge smart phones and other low power USB devices. To verify proper functionality, turn on the ignition with no cables or devices plugged into the port. Connect a charging cable to the port, then connect the device. If the device receives power, the port is functioning to design. There are some minor compatibility issues with some charging cables including Apple Lightning cables. For questions regarding the charging port functionality, please call Dave Diovardi at Cell (248) 941-8704 or Rick Gordon at Cell (248) 630-6281.~

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