My RAM Has Issues. I Made A Video Documenting Them.

"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
07/20/2017 at 11:22 • Filed to: ram, damn, damn ram, ram dashcam, ram cam, ram 1500, ram 1500 express, 2017 ram 1500, dodge, dodge ram

DISCUSSION (34)

For Sweden > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 11:26

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OmerCarrothers333 > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 11:27

Because Dodge?

Looking back on my Dart ownership experience, it seems like anything made by the Chrysler Corporation is hit or miss; some people think they’re as reliable as a Toyota, other folks eventually feel like they got a car built by the lowest bidder.

Takuro Spirit > For Sweden
07/20/2017 at 11:32

Most

Original

Parts

About to be

Replaced

MonkeePuzzle > For Sweden
07/20/2017 at 11:33

Most

Other

People

Are

Rodents

Slant6 > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 11:34

18.3 mpg looks pretty good for a truck like that. I get that mixed with my ranger.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 11:35

i mean you bought a ram...

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 11:36

The buzzing is the lockout solenoid. Don’t Overestimate Dodge’s Gas Economy. Try moving the buckle on the strap when not in use.

Milky > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 11:36

Man

Ornery

Probably

About

Really nothing

Jcarr > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 11:37

Kinja'd!!!

MonkeePuzzle > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 11:38

“I’m Takuro DeMuro, and these are all the quirks with my Ram”

Takuro Spirit > Slant6
07/20/2017 at 11:42

A friend of mine gets 20 with his Hemi. And our V6 parts truck with a taller rear gear and 17" tires is getting 24. I’m kinda regretting getting one with 20"s and a 3.55 rear end... but not really. Its 90% city driving so its to be expected.

I want to see what it does on E85.

shop-teacher > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 11:43

18.3 mpg is pretty good, and of course it’s hard to park. You did buy a truck after all.

Takuro Spirit > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street.
07/20/2017 at 11:44

I need to try out some other Rams on the lot, and see if they buzz. I know what it is, but I don’t know if its normal. My kids are in the back of the truck 3-4 days a week, so the buckle’s gonna get thrown back there eventually. I’m going to add a piece of felt tape to the back of it, or on the pillar to stop the noise.

Takuro Spirit > MonkeePuzzle
07/20/2017 at 11:48

“It’s a 2017 without a cabin air filter. I can’t think of ANYONE who makes a car in 2017 without a cabin filter!!!!!”

Slant6 > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 11:54

I mean that’s still really good for city driving. Of course my truck is 15 years old, but in the city I get about 12mpg, 18 when I drive fast on the highway. Granted I live in the mountains and city driving means driving to work/the store/home up and down hills in 2nd gear all the time.

HammerheadFistpunch > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 11:58

hey 18.3 average would be a huge improvement for my 6 cylinder truck

ShrimpHappens, née WJalopy > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 12:00

#firstworldproblems

Wacko > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 12:05

well that gen is from 2009

MonkeePuzzle > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 12:11

“the RAM 1500 was the FIRST truck with LED marker lights” ~ Takuro DeMuro

Wacko > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 12:14

Don’t tell me you expected anything less when you bought/leased a FCA product.

Takuro Spirit > MonkeePuzzle
07/20/2017 at 12:17

“This car has LED dome lamps! No one else does this!!” -Doug Demuro

“Uh, my RAM has LED dome lamps, Doug.” -Me

Takuro Spirit > Wacko
07/20/2017 at 12:17

Of course I didn’t.

MonkeePuzzle > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 12:23

“did you know the ‘RAM’ name actually comes from Samuel Ram, the inventor of pickup trucks, not from the animal!” ~ Takuro DeMuro #AllTheQuirks

Nibbles > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 12:48

Haven’t had the water problem (either of them). The buzzing dial, yeah get that checked out. And thanks for showing me the rear seatbelts; that explains exactly what I hear all the time! Been wondering what that was

And yeah your MPG sucks for a V6. My HEMI is getting better than that ;)

Takuro Spirit > Nibbles
07/20/2017 at 12:55

Ah shit, I just found this Tech Tip:

Tech Tip Part Description: Auto Trans Rotary Electronic Shifter

Tech Tip Description: The rotary shifter is designed to actuate a motor within the device whenever the driver places their foot on the brake, with the car in Park (or Neutral). This generates a noise with each brake press/release. Therefore, even after replacing the shifter for a noise complaint, the replacement part will also have a characteristic noise generated whenever the driver steps on the brake. Before performing a repair procedure for a noise complaint, please perform a subjective analysis of the noise coming from the rotary shifter. If the shifter noise is deemed abnormal sound (has an uncharacteristic buzz or grind), please proceed with normal replacement procedure. If so equipped, record the sound with a handheld microphone, or cell phone, and if noise is above 54dB @ 30cm away from the knob, please proceed with normal replacement procedure. For any further questions, please contact (name redacted) at cell (XXX) XXX-XXXX.

Nibbles > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 12:56

If mine makes a noise I haven’t noticed it yet. BRB going to notice it.

Nibbles > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 12:59

Yup it makes the noise. Can’t hear it though if the radio or HVAC is on at any appreciable level.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 13:01

I wish I could get 18.3 mpg.

Kinja'd!!!

Of course, you have two more gears and two fewer cylinders.

Takuro Spirit > Nibbles
07/20/2017 at 13:03

I just tried an older truck in the shop, it makes a click noise, but not a buzz. But with the ambient noise in the shop it was hard to tell. I also can’t hear mine if the radio or fan is going, so it might just be one of those “Turn the radio up” fixes.

NJAnon > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 20:57

May have to get some fabricated cushion thingies for the seatbelt plastic area if the rattles bother you. I think trucks though should have some vibration/noise to a small degree since its a utility vehicle. I mean once you start tossing lumber & stuff in the back you’re going to have to get used to other sounds.

Takuro Spirit > NJAnon
07/20/2017 at 21:06

Oh I don’t mind a bit of rattling, but knowing that it is easily preventable and repairable drives me nuts. I have some felt padding or foam padding I’m gonna stick on there.

The Compromiser > Takuro Spirit
07/20/2017 at 22:57

The Durango does it too. Ours does. Freaked me the funk out the first time I noticed it.

Takuro Spirit > The Compromiser
07/21/2017 at 10:00

I’ll have to check the wife’s Durango. I think I would have noticed it by now though... hers must be quieter.

The Compromiser > Takuro Spirit
07/21/2017 at 10:06

If everything is off, the truck is running and I have my leg/knee up against the console, I can just feel it when i push the brake with the other foot. Every now and then it emits a slight buzz. nothing annoying or troublesome, just an electric servo actuating to drop the lock pin.