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Steering wheel volume button & track( radio) control button

RAM 1500 2017 5.7 liter Hemi 150000 miles
I'm wanting to change the right & left buttons on back of steering wheel. I can pop the button out no problem, the issue is they didn't give much tension for the disconnect...I'm not sure how to go about disconnecting the buttons without loosing the cable in the steering wheel and not being able to grab it again...I hope that makes since
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Larry from United States a year ago  
LA

Power steering

RAM 1500 2014 1500,5.7 Hemi,SLT 14000003 miles
When I start my truck everything starts fine but when I turn the steering wheel ( left or right, rather it is in park or not) the power steering stops working the steering wheel gets real stiff and a red steering wheel and red exclamation start to blink every couple of seconds, but as soon as I turn my truck off then turn it back on it is back to normal until I try turning the steering wheel again.
Powder from United States 4 years ago  
PO
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Evan from United States 2 years ago
Did you happen to fix the issue? I have the same problem and it happened after trying to install after market fog lights that needed me to T-tamp into a 12v wire. I believe this caused and open circuit and caused the power steering issue.
Tim-eh from Canada 4 months ago
Any update on your issue ?
Evan from United States 4 months ago
@Tim-ehYes, turns out the ground to my electric power steering was not connected. I forgot to add the power steering ground when I added the after market fog light ground to the grounding bolt welded to the front of the chassis. Very simple fix.
Tim-eh from Canada 4 months ago
@EvanThanks. I had my oil pan replaced to which required lifting engine. Shortly after my power steering issues happened. C2217-00 and U0420-00 I get power steering when I first start up then shortly goes away.
Tim-eh from Canada 4 months ago
@EvanWhere would that ground connection on the chassis be
Tim-eh from Canada 4 months ago
What did you find out
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No Start no Crank

RAM 1500 2012 ST 260000 miles
A year ago it started to stall out on me while i was driving. I could throw it into N and she would start back up But then it started happening more often until 8 months ago that trick no longer works. Now i can get it to start up once in awhile but if i shut it off it wont start again. I have replaced the fuel pump twice, replaced the spark plugs, replaced the starter, replaced the ignition mode, bought a stupid chip for the TIPM because one so called repair shop said that was the problem (it wasnt). The last guy who came to look at it said he believes there might be a short in one of the wir… Read complete
nikki from United States 4 months ago  
NI
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Jethead69 from United States 4 months ago
Similar issue-tone ring n sensor r bad
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Problemas eléctricos

RAM 1500 2011 5.7 161247 miles
I'm having problems with the seats; they're not heating up, the phone chargers aren't working or won't turn on, the steering wheel isn't working, and the airbag and seatbelt lights are on. All of this started happening after I had the fuse box repaired, and now none of the fuses are working after they were replaced. I've checked the fuses, and the problem persists. I'm also getting a ram1500 laramie 2011P1416 code.
Pekita1969 from United States 7 months ago  
PE
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Pekita1969 from United States 6 months ago
No, what I meant was that after I sent the fuse box and the TIPM unit to be repaired, all those lights came on. After that, I have airbags, the seat lights are on, the seat heaters aren't working, none of the seat switches are working, the dashboard lights are off. Practically everything is dead, even the chargers for my cell phones. After they sent me the TIPM unit, it was even worse. And now these people are telling me I have to pay them again to look at the TIPM box again and find out why the problem is happening.
Pekita1969 from United States 6 months ago
I still have the same problem, the lights on the steering wheel and the driver's seats don't turn on, the airbag doesn't heat up and it stays on, and I haven't been able to solve my electrical problem.
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Vibration above 35 mph

RAM 1500 2020 5.7L 120000 miles
I have a vibration starting around 35 and increases with speed. Not a wheel balance or uneven wear vibration. This is a heavy vibration that shakes the whole truck but not the steering wheel. Thinking maybe a broken belt in the rear tire or drive shaft related. Does have a/t tires installed but no uneven wear. Tpms sensors not reading on both right side wheels makes me believe they might have hit something and damaged a wheel/tire but no visual evidence found. Does not increase with rpm or reduce when coasting. Ive inspected everything visually and all looks good but next step will be to get it rolling in the air to see if anything is out of balance or loose.
SLAMaJAMa from United States 3 months ago  
SL
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Airbags servicing

RAM 1500 2019 Classic 68000 miles
Every once in awhile I’ll get a message on my display that says to service the air bags. Why would they need serviced? They are sealed up in my steering wheel and on the dash
Yutanbrian from United States 5 months ago  
YU

Transfer case switch on bezel and heated seats don’t turn on at all

RAM 1500 2013 Automatic 4x4 110000 miles
Electronic transfer case control switch heated steering wheel heated seats. Don’t turn on at all. Fuses looked good and connections are clean. No wire issues at all.
Seth from United States 9 months ago  
SE

Multiple indicator lights on and noise from underneath

RAM 1500 2012  135000 miles
I have multiple indicator lights on in my ram 1500 Laramie traction control and check 4wheel drive when I go to pull out the truck makes a bad noise like grinding and feels rough I’m steering wheel but goes away after I drive it for a sec please help lol
Mandown from United States 2 years ago  
MA
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