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@broncstomper1113 ай бұрын
Have you noticed a loss of power when those lights come on?
@jdsmith55624 күн бұрын
It’s annoying at first. Then it becomes like a friend. It alerts you to every bump in the road.
@peterbarnett498610 ай бұрын
Identical problem with my 2018 RAM3500. I took it to the dealer who cleared the error. The ‘fix’ lasted about three months. I appreciate the nhtsa link.
@Running_To_Something10 ай бұрын
Exact same issue happened to us on our 2018 Ram 2500 about 2 months ago. I learned like you, that there are two parts - the HCU and ABS Module. I ended up finding a dealer with both parts, but Ram would only cover paying for the HCU. That fixed the problem for us at least for now. We've been driving about 2K miles since with no errors and the code disappeared (same code as you). There's also someone who has filed a lawsuit against Ram for this problem.
@kahxb3kahxb37510 ай бұрын
My 2018 had the same problem - both components need to be repaired, the HCU and ABS module. FCA paid for about 75% of the repair costs as I was out of warranty but barely with only 45k miles. Call the 1800 Ram Cares number and speak with customer service rep. Soon this will be a recall and FCA knows this but they are dragging their feet.
@tomc26902 ай бұрын
It sadly will break again! My 2018 broke at 30k and now 50k
@Running_To_SomethingАй бұрын
@@tomc2690 Ugh. I hope not. Sorry you had it happen twice!
@jerrydaminato74310 ай бұрын
OMGosh. 5 years already! Seems like yesterday! Love that campsite. Very nice.
@sethdesjarlais19 күн бұрын
The C0020 trouble code is actually really easy to permanently fix on these trucks. There's nothing wrong with the ABS control module or the HCU really. The actual problem is the brushes on the pump motor stick in the brush guides and don't contact the commutator causing the module to see an open circuit. Its relatively easy to remove and disassemble the motor, repair the brush guides and just like that no more issues. I've been doing this repair on trucks for a couple years now and usually costs the customer $300 with no parts required.
@LoveYourRV19 күн бұрын
Thanks for the confirmation. A couple months ago, I found a forum thread describing the issue www.ramforum.com/threads/2018-failed-abs-hcu-teardown.199515/ Also, this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a8eXhKymmM2xY4U.html Cheers, Ray
@desertdog228210 ай бұрын
I have a 2016 with 120k miles and have not seen this yet. If it does come up I won’t be very alarmed now. Thanks for the information and hope a permanent fix is available soon.
@mrjagart5 ай бұрын
Concensus seems to be that the problem is in the electric motor that powers the HCU. It is a manufacturing flaw wear the brushes bind in their guides. Definitely needs to be a recall. A new motor would not be that expensive or labor intensive compared to replacing the whole thing.
@ericcowan775910 ай бұрын
I'd inspect the wiring in and around the connector, including the weather pack for any damage/issues. I'd then pull the connector check for pin fit and corrosion. I've found problems tend to be simple before they are complex.
@chad288610 ай бұрын
I have a 2018 ram 2500 with the same intermittent issue. I've filed a complaint with the NTSB and would incourage everyone with this issue to do the same. My hope is Ram steps up and issues a safety recall. Otherwise the truck has been fairly problem free other than a failed thermostat and the factory original tires causing vibration above 70 mph. Love the power of the 6.7
@jeffgott15304 ай бұрын
Love my truck also, but that issue is driving me nuts, 30,000 miles, been doing this for around 1 years
@tomc26902 ай бұрын
It sadly will break again! My 2018 broke at 30k and now 50k. I Will file a complaint
@alphabetsoup791810 ай бұрын
In 2019 we had this on our 2018 3500 dually, always when it rained. FIVE times back and forth to the RAM dealer, replaced wheel sensors, and faffed around for almost 3 months. Eventually they spoke with the "Tech gurus" at head office, whoever they are, who talked the local guys through a rewire fix. Not had a problem with it since, fingers firmly crossed and touching wood at the same time.
@LoveYourRV10 ай бұрын
I'm leaning towards a intermittent connection either a wiring plug or solder connection in a module. I've noticed it first acted up after traveling on some rough gravel roads and it often is set off when I hit a bump. Worse when the truck is cold not hot. Also rarely happens when the trailer is hooked up like the extra weight pushing down on the suspension changes things.
@alphabetsoup791810 ай бұрын
@@LoveYourRV Certainly sounds like you are on the right track, intermittent problems are always so bloody irritating. BTW when ours kicked in it disabled the cruise control also, do you get the same?
@LoveYourRV10 ай бұрын
@@alphabetsoup7918 Yes, there is no cruise control when the fault is active
@jking12867 ай бұрын
Hello! could you please elaborate on what the fix was? or could you provide the dealership contact info from where you were able to have this repair? Ive dealt with 5 different dealerships and they all want to just charge me diagnosis fees of a problem I already have the diagnosis for... thank you!
@justinwilson14475 ай бұрын
What is the fix?
@geraldhatch86218 ай бұрын
My 2018 2500 has 27k miles and this is the second time this problem has happened. First time it was under warranty. This time they claimed the warranty has expired. Want $1800 to repair. Mine like yours doesn't alarm while towing my fifth wheel. Like you I think its an electrical connection and can go all day without alerting and other days ding constantly. It needs to be a recall fix.
@LoveYourRV8 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear. :( Yeah, its a weird one. In the last month or so since I've been towing a lot I've hardly had the issue occur even when unhooked.
@williamjohnson118210 ай бұрын
My 2018, 3500 had the same problem and abs module had to be replaced. Since then no more problems.😊
@tomc26902 ай бұрын
It sadly will break again! My 2018 broke at 30k and now 50k
@markhudgins44795 ай бұрын
Most are more than likely the brush contact on the ABS pump motor around the armature of the motor . Several you tube videos of fixing the brushes so they slide in its shroud so the brushes can make constant contact with the armature to energize the motor .
@LoveYourRV5 ай бұрын
Thanks. Yes, I previously posted one of those videos in a comment. Cheers, Ray @LoveYourRV 2 months ago I found this forum thread about a possible sticky motor brush www.ramforum.com/threads/2018-failed-abs-hcu-teardown.199515/ It makes sense as my failure is intermittent and when it takes place is usually after a sharp road bump of some type or rough pavement and it often works fine for weeks. My feeling also is it seems to happen more in cold weather or before the engine heats up. If this is the common fault I could see companies starting to do remans of the HCU to update/repair the simple problem with cores sent back.
@DangBruhYАй бұрын
Where is said video?
@SpykersB10 ай бұрын
Ray, my truck 3500 dually, 2018 just started this while i was on the island, i just got back from my dealer two days ago! Seriuosly! Its the abs module has failed! Is not under warranty. Is not a recall either. It is going to cost me 1450$ to replace. Part is $900. But the problem is due to the usa strike there are 3500 or so on back order! 🍻
@LoveYourRV10 ай бұрын
I'm leaning towards a intermittent connection either a wiring plug or solder connection in a module. I've noticed it first acted up after traveling on some rough gravel roads and it often is set off when I hit a bump. Worse when the truck is cold not hot. Also rarely happens when the trailer is hooked up like the extra weight pushing down on the suspension changes things.
@SpykersB10 ай бұрын
@@LoveYourRVwell ok. I thought first it was my 7 pin plug truck side, or on the camper side? or the electrical cord itself? I couldn’t pin point it. I put electrical connection ointment on my connections, seemed like it stopped, but then came back again next day. Do u want to know if replacing the abs module, when it happens (?) if it stops the problem of “service electronic brake system” “service antilock brake system”? 🍻
@LoveYourRV10 ай бұрын
@@SpykersB Mine happens without the trailer hooked up so it's completely a truck issue, and nothing to do with the tow cable. I just found this video. It's what I suspected may be the issue. The connector for the ABS system has quite a few contacts. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iKiaddCQkqzZdnk.html I'm going to check mine, but will wait until I'm somewhere I can be at for a while in case I end up screwing things up. ;) In the current condition I can live with the problem as it doesn't happen that much and when it does I know that I'm back to old-school braking, so can keep that in mind and be extra careful
@SpykersB10 ай бұрын
@@LoveYourRVthe guy in the vid said he had to take off the wheel, and the wheel well! to get at the ABS part he cleaned 😬. Dam wish i saw this prior, i would have suggested the dealer do the same while they were putting on new tires. My issue got bad fast, counted 185 dings chimes on a 50 km stretch, seriously I can’t go south now either as I’m waiting for this part. Based on the comments from that linked video, this should be a ram recall! 🤬. The cleaning of that part sounds like a 50/50 chance of curing the problem, however several say it returned. Best of luck it works for u. 🍻
@littlejohnny447010 ай бұрын
It's amazing how many problems the newer vehicles can develop. The more electronics and sensors they put in these vehicles, the more problems we have! I have a 2015 RAM 2500 and it turned 8 years old this year but it only has 49k miles. This year I had to have the pump for the DEF system replaced, and it cost me $3000.00. Talk about a huge setback! For that last year, I've been getting an intermittent oxygen sensor error. Fortunately, it doesn't appear to affect anything, but when the check engine light comes on, it disables the remote stating system. So I just clear it out and all is well again. The code reader I bought was a really good investment. Hopefully your DEF system won't cause you any heartaches.
@LoveYourRV10 ай бұрын
Yup, all the extra performance, conveniences, and cleaner emissions come at a cost. I purposely went with a barebones Tradesman model to keep the electronic gizmos to a minimum. Still uses a metal key versus a fob. :) But they are amazing compared to the old trucks. My 1994 was a pig performance-wise next to this Ram, which also has way more weight, capacity, etc. The oldie was also nickel and diming to death as things kept wearing out on it, and parts were harder and harder to source.
@rgdegregori87444 ай бұрын
It was the brake position sensor on my 2012 RAM 2500 Cummins. I was able to recalibrate it with my scanner. The cruse control and active handling all cleared up.
@LoveYourRV4 ай бұрын
Thanks, I had read that the older Rams had sensor issues. This one appears to be a known problem with 2017-18 judging by this March 2024 NHTSA document static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2022/INIM-PE22012-13415.pdf Fingers crossed for a recall.
@CrazyMooseManor10 ай бұрын
Holy cow!!! Didn't realize it's been that long. Seems just like last year you were buying it.
@LoveYourRV10 ай бұрын
Yup time flies. All paid off now, they gave us 60 month loan at 1.49% back then
@kevinmartin776010 ай бұрын
If replacing either of the modules did not fix the problem, it is almost assured that it is an intermittent wiring problem. It is unfortunately the nature of intermittent problems that the service tech won't have the time (or, more precisely, you can't afford to pay them for the time) to properly diagnose the problem. Once the actual problem is found it would be really easy to fix, though. The diagnosis involves, using the wiring diagrams, tracing the relevant circuits to examine the condition of all the wires and connectors. If that doesn't help, the next step would be to rig in replacement wires for the circuits (a few at a time). If you re-run some wires and the problem still occurs, you know none of the replaced wires were the problem. Conversely, though, if re-running the wires does eliminate the problem, it could just be your luck that the intermittent problem is in remission. Doing this also ideally involves a supply of connector pins and the appropriate pin removal tool(s) so you can replace entire circuits connector to connector. This also assumes it is a single-failure problem. If a mouse has chewed on a harness (or it was struck by road debris) and damaged several wires the process of elimination above is less reliable.
@robbstack10 ай бұрын
I had a problem with my 2003 Chevy Silverado Diesel throwing a few different codes, but I was able to continue to drive. Turns out one of my two batteries was very bad and the other was getting bad. Replaced both batteries and everything cleared up. Before replacing the batteries, I also checked and cleaned all grounds that I could find in the engine compartment and on the frame.
@LoveYourRV10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip, I have checked the batteries and alternator voltages, look good and also made sure all the blade fuses were pushed all the way down in the fuse box. I've heard sometimes they come loose and cause a problem.
@BrandonH113810 ай бұрын
My Jeep Wrangler 2018 JLU has the same issues! Ive been waiting 4 months for a replacement. Finally found one at a dealership in Florida. My mechanic re wired it with older Jeep parts to make it drive able for now. Something about separating the high and low speed buses
@LoveYourRV10 ай бұрын
Interesting, thanks
@sstrongful10 ай бұрын
Bad wheel speed sensor can cause similar symptoms.
@Zihuatanejo...10 ай бұрын
My Ram 1500 2017 has a backup camera that the video would get catawampus intermittently. I found the camera connection, M/F contacts looked perfect...spread a little di-electric grease on both contacts, no problems in three years. Maybe do the same starting at the ABS connector for each of your brakes and then the other end of the ABS cables
@michelp58310 ай бұрын
I would try to crack open both the HCU and the ABS Module. Then clean any circuit board there is as well as re solder any large terminal. And of course clean all connector making sure they make tight connections.
@G_RAThbun10 ай бұрын
I have no doubt that you can fix that yourself. I don't care what the problem is. I just know you are abilities.
@LoveYourRV10 ай бұрын
I'm leaning towards a intermittent connection either a wiring plug or solder connection in a module. I've noticed it first acted up after traveling on some rough gravel roads and it often is set off when I hit a bump. Worse when the truck is cold not hot. Also rarely happens when the trailer is hooked up like the extra weight pushing down on the suspension changes things.
@G_RAThbun10 ай бұрын
@@LoveYourRV If you need to work on stuff and my area. I have a pretty complete shop here. Keep that in mind.
@LoveYourRV10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@timalmich196410 ай бұрын
That’s to bad I got a 2017 and have not had that happen yet. I did get the steering linkage thing fixed. On mine I get service air supention come on once in a while in the winter cause I have factory air bags in the back. Hope you can get it fixed Ray.
@charlesd645917 күн бұрын
I have a 2018 RAM 2500 and yep I too have this problem Sucks
@chuckgillett6635 ай бұрын
I got a 2017 2500 with a Cummins. Had the same issue. Just changed the hcu in mine it's better but not perfect. But the dinging did stop. I think I now have a wheel shed sensor issue. The job isn't that bad tools I used was impact to get the wheels of then 8mm socket 10mm socket 12mm line wrench vice grip pliers and a screw driver. You will have to bleed the brakes I found it was a lot faster with a vacuum pump.
@LoveYourRV5 ай бұрын
Thanks, good to know. Cheers, Ray
@brianrhodes713110 ай бұрын
My 2018 ram 2500 had the same issue. The pump module completely failed eventually and I needed to take it in for warranty fix. This was 3 years ago at about 20k miles. I haven’t had any issues since.
@tomc26902 ай бұрын
It sadly will break again! My 2018 broke at 30k and now 50k
@Yukonjackman110 ай бұрын
I had to replace mine on my 2001dodge I tried cleaning the connector finally replaced the abs controller under the hood
@aquabarrel3 ай бұрын
Called RamCares - they approved my 2018 3500 at go to the dealer for new ABS mod (already had the HCU replaced) after the 'new' part was installed - 800 miles later the ABS lights begin the flicker and lost cruise control with another 800 miles to go - Waiting for RamCares to get back to the dealer for follow up. Please go to the NTSB site and file your report - this IS A Safety hazard - especially when towing, in the rain, in a construction zone, with uneven pavement. Not how I want to die.
@tomc26902 ай бұрын
My 2018 first had this issue of course 2 months after the warranty expired with only 30k miles. $1200 to replace via local mechanic and now at 50k it is broken again. I drive it like grandpa too. Frustrating!
@billdonohue2389Ай бұрын
Mines in the shop now for the second time for this. May be parts warranty this time.
@LoveYourRVАй бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, seems to be a common story. Sounds to me like they need to come up with a redesign to the part they replace.
@timf691610 ай бұрын
Good luck, we have a 2018 F350 SRW LB Ford
@demartaeshackelford23502 ай бұрын
Is I could be your abs module needs to be replaced
@tonydent90639 ай бұрын
2017 Ram 3500 dually. My first abs failure started about 2 years ago. $500 and lasted about a year. Waiting on the recall.
@LoveYourRV9 ай бұрын
The sucks, hope they can get this figured out. :(
@tomc26902 ай бұрын
My 2018 also had broken twice @30k & now 50k
@kurt-reynolds2 ай бұрын
Did you ever figure this out? I am looking at a used 2018 Ram 2500 and it has the same warning, I am bit reluctant to buy it without a clear path to fix it.
@LoveYourRV2 ай бұрын
No, I've just put up with so far it since it only happens occasionally. Waiting to see if there is a recall. It's been under investigation by the NHTSA www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/RAM/3500#investigations
@jefffrancis682410 ай бұрын
had the same problem with my 2017 . it was still intermittent when i traded it in
@hiltonray44618 ай бұрын
My 2018 3500 is doing the same thing, my cruise doesn't work and my trailer brake light or turn signals have stopped working , the running lights work though, I've tested this on 2 different trailers with the same results. There is a video on youtube about how to replace the module, doent seem very difficult.
@LoveYourRV8 ай бұрын
My trailer lights are all good. I wonder if you're problem is loose fuses, I read that can be a problem.
@hiltonray44618 ай бұрын
I'll give that a look@@LoveYourRV
@daverussell222210 ай бұрын
The campground looks nice,is it in Canada?
@cayoung20535 ай бұрын
2017 ram 2500 big horn. 63k miles. Diagnostics said HCU, dealer replaced total cost @ 825.00. Shouldn’t happen on a vehicle with 63 k miles…
@LoveYourRV5 ай бұрын
Luckily, the dealer could get it, I guess is the bright side. :) Many people are having a hard time even getting the part. So far, mine hasn't acted up enough to cause great concern, so I hope Ram can get it sorted out.
@prevost19694 ай бұрын
Did you get the ABS problem fixed
@LoveYourRV4 ай бұрын
Not yet. It hasn't gotten worse; if anything, it has acted up much less in the last few months. Maybe it's the drier desert humidity, as we have been snowbirding down in the US Southwest. It seems to intermittently appear, usually when the truck is on a cold or rough road. But 99% of the time, it's fine.
@fishman55195 ай бұрын
My 2018 started doing this in February
@4truth697 ай бұрын
My 2018 2500 just started intermittently giving error ABS which probably use the same ABS parts as the 3500 on up!
@markhastings90376 ай бұрын
Everything I have seen includes the 2017 and 2018, 2500 and 3500. Mine is doing the same thing.
@RamblinRoadies10 ай бұрын
My 2018 Ram 3500 had an issue with the ABS. After being in the shop for 6 months, they gave up and said they couldn't fix it. It was still under warranty, just barely, so they bought it back as a Lemon. It was a bad deal for me because it cost me $20k out of my pocket to replace it.
@LoveYourRV10 ай бұрын
Wow, was it because they couldn't get parts?
@markhastings90376 ай бұрын
There is a class action lawsuit against RAM. James Neu vs FCA.
@RamblinRoadies6 ай бұрын
@@LoveYourRV no, they couldn't figure out how to fix it.
@TaylorvilleOptimist10 ай бұрын
I had that… replace speed sensor wire
@LoveYourRV10 ай бұрын
What year is your truck? I have come across sensor problems reported in older models but not so much with the 2018 that I can find.
@weaverron37516 ай бұрын
seen a youtube video to clean the rear sensors on the back tires its a little 8 mm bolt pull out the sensor and wipe off the dirt , and it went away after doing this twice .
@LoveYourRV6 ай бұрын
I've seen videos about that fix, too, but usually, they are older Rams than mine, or the fault code indicates a wheel sensor. My fault code points to the ABS HCU. I found this forum thread about a possible sticky motor brush www.ramforum.com/threads/2018-failed-abs-hcu-teardown.199515/ It makes sense as my failure is intermittent and when it takes place is usually after a sharp road bump of some type or rough pavement and it often works fine for weeks. My feeling also is it seems to happen more in cold weather or before the engine heats up. If this is the common fault I could see companies starting to do remans of the HCU to update/repair the simple problem with cores sent back.
@Lunatic_Lou6 ай бұрын
Had my abs pump replaced at 20k and it’s failed again at 32k. No parts available according to Ram
@LoveYourRV6 ай бұрын
Sad, :( So far, I haven't taken it in as it has gotten better this winter in the southwest desert, maybe the dry air. The fault only shows about 1% of the time and hardly ever when loaded up towing. I can go for weeks and not see it, then it acts up for a day or so. Usually, after I've hit a solid bump in the road.
@chuckowens55185 ай бұрын
Same problem here ABS went south around 25000 miles, replaced module and pump under warranty.! 56000 went south again! dealers put me on a waiting list! The units are manufactured in Mexico and as you can see there's a lot of owners having this problem! Im kinda fed up with the dealers
@nelsongraber89874 ай бұрын
How do you fix it?
@LoveYourRV4 ай бұрын
Seems most repairs are done by replacing an expensive part called the HCU ABS Hydraulic Control Unit. Read the comments, lots of info has been discussed.
@peterlemire90584 ай бұрын
2017 2500 22000 miles. Mine has been replaced 2x already and is now failing again. I will buy ram no more forever!
@LoveYourRV4 ай бұрын
Doesn't sound encouraging. :( From what I can tell they seem to have an issue with the part design, needs to be redesigned/upgraded.
@LoveYourRV4 ай бұрын
I notice a new document on the open investigation. March 2024 NHTSA document static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2022/INIM-PE22012-13415.pdf Fingers crossed for a recall.
@nelsongraber89874 ай бұрын
Anyone still have these problems?
@loganbrown12514 ай бұрын
Yes I am
@LoveYourRV4 ай бұрын
Yes I am. I noticed a new document on the open investigation. March 2024 NHTSA document static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2022/INIM-PE22012-13415.pdf Fingers crossed for a recall.
@aquabarrel3 ай бұрын
yes and go file a claim now - don't wait
@5pointdave29 күн бұрын
Yes
@jamesandrews14666 ай бұрын
Nothing more than a faulty abs/ brake sensor! They cost very little and can be changed easily
@LoveYourRV6 ай бұрын
That would be great and I've seen videos about that fix, too, but usually, they are older Rams than mine, or the fault code indicates a wheel sensor. My fault code indicates the ABS HCU. Its a common problem. I found this forum thread about a possible sticky motor brush www.ramforum.com/threads/2018-failed-abs-hcu-teardown.199515/ It makes sense as my failure is intermittent and when it takes place is usually after a sharp road bump of some type or rough pavement and it often works fine for weeks. My feeling also is it seems to happen more in cold weather or before the engine heats up. If this is the common fault I could see companies starting to do remans of the HCU to update/repair the simple problem with cores sent back.
@heatonext7 ай бұрын
Figure anything out yet?
@LoveYourRV7 ай бұрын
No, the problem has almost gone away for the last month and a half. Only dinged a few times and we have covered a couple thousand miles traveling with our RV.
@heatonext7 ай бұрын
@@LoveYourRV my 18’ 3500 does it all the time. It’s getting extremely annoying to where I’m either going to have to get this figured out or stop driving this damn thing
@LoveYourRV7 ай бұрын
You could try putting a toggle switch on the chime speaker. I found this video on how to get to it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nc1kd8xysNO2ZGg.html
@heatonext7 ай бұрын
@@LoveYourRV interesting. Honestly it may come to that. As the local dealer told me the replacement HCU is on engineering back order
@LoveYourRV7 ай бұрын
That's my plan if it starts to really annoying. Still hoping for a recall. All the best, Ray
@livingourdestiny90757 ай бұрын
Don't know if this helps but stumbled upon this video with abs problem kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iKiaddCQkqzZdnk.html I retired from selling auto parts at Dodge 5 years ago but I can tell you the AA and AB or AC on the end doesn't necessarily mean they fixed something..it's just different runs of components from supplier sometimes..but if they have known issues and they redesign something then they supersede to a new number all together usually. Hope this helps Ray....waves high from Ontario
@jamesblanchard377210 ай бұрын
I fixed mine take the sensor out and clean them
@LoveYourRV10 ай бұрын
Sounds like its worth a try. What year of truck is yours? I have read about wheel sensor issues in older models. They usually throw a different code that indicates a wheel sensor is a fault.
@litzdog91110 ай бұрын
@@LoveYourRV Yeah, if you can easily access the connectors it might be worth cleaning with something like DeOxit. Keep us posted.
@terencecorkery567110 ай бұрын
this is just a beginning. put $$$ away for repairs.
@LoveYourRV10 ай бұрын
Cost of admission I guess. Maintaining a heavy duty diesel truck is rarely cheap. At least its paid for now. My old 1994 Ford diesel averaged about $3-5 grande a year in maintenance and repairs.