I watched your video and used your methods to change the HCU on my 2017 Ram 2500 diesel. Also got the JScan for the ABS brake bleed. The most difficult part was probably just getting the hydraulic lines reconnected. Other than that it wasn’t too difficult and problem solved, no more dinging. Giving the Vin number was strictly just to make sure that you get the right hydraulic control unit. Thanks for the video, it saved me a lot of money, not having to go to the dealer. For those who decide to do it yourself, make sure that your new HCU part number ends in AB, not AA. AA is the defective model, AB is the replacement.
I was able to get a hold of a RAMCares rep and prove to them (and the dealer) that my HCU and ABS were an issue and I had sent video to my attorney - that if I died on the highway it was very likely directly attributable to defective parts. *video was night driving, in the rain, in a construction zone, uneven pavement with a fully loaded 28' enclosed trailer - It did take replacing both units a second time to finally resolve the issue - best of luck to all of you still dealing with this issue.. Now if Cummins had not tried to do what VW did and lie to the Feds and pay out 2 billion$ perhaps I could have an engine that ran on less DEF - my DEF consumption is up after the 'recall'
I did not get a ton of air on the manual bleed but did get one “burst” of air at each wheel while manual bleeding. The ABS bleed will blow air like crazy!!
I’ve had this exact problem with my 2018 RAM 2500! Sucks bad and is definitely a safety isssue. No ABS, no cruise control and no traction control! How in the world is there no recall by now????? Ram and NHTSB have failed us!!
JScan is just an app, but you do have buy a credit for the VIN of your vehicle. The other stuff you can get from Amazon like we did. We did not use this cable for the power wagon because the cables for the taser do the same thing. Wireless OBD 2 Reader - amzn.to/3xPJeNZ Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep OBD 2 Cable Adapter - amzn.to/3VZWOGC
HCU and motor are not vin locked to your truck but the motor is a pain to seperate from the HCU and are not sold separately. We have done several of these already to include pulling motors apart and replacing components. Such a terrible design and nothing is really different from old to new PN other than possibly clearances on brushes and guides. Haven't used Jscan but have heard about it, have yall used alfaobd or stick to Jscan?
@@DirtRockTeam interested now in trying it out to compare to alfaobd. Only downside is paying for each Vin which kind of stinks. Curious of functionality and similarities though. Sub'd your channel though, get to that 1k yall are close.
@@DirtRockTeam I seen that, looking through it and it does seem pretty capable but lacks some of the capability that Alfaobd offers. I do think it is pretty intuitive for those using it to enable common add-ons
I found the the same thing on my 18, the brush guides for the motor are too tight against the brushes causing the brush to get in a bind within the guide and lose contact with the commutator intermittently in turn throwing the codes and killing cruise.
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I watched your video and used your methods to change the HCU on my 2017 Ram 2500 diesel. Also got the JScan for the ABS brake bleed. The most difficult part was probably just getting the hydraulic lines reconnected. Other than that it wasn’t too difficult and problem solved, no more dinging.
Giving the Vin number was strictly just to make sure that you get the right hydraulic control unit.
Thanks for the video, it saved me a lot of money, not having to go to the dealer.
For those who decide to do it yourself, make sure that your new HCU part number ends in AB, not AA. AA is the defective model, AB is the replacement.
Nice callout on the part number endings! Glad to hear this was helpful and saved you some money by doing it yourself.
Same issue. Very helpful video. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful for you!
Thanks and awesome video. 👍
I was able to get a hold of a RAMCares rep and prove to them (and the dealer) that my HCU and ABS were an issue and I had sent video to my attorney - that if I died on the highway it was very likely directly attributable to defective parts. *video was night driving, in the rain, in a construction zone, uneven pavement with a fully loaded 28' enclosed trailer - It did take replacing both units a second time to finally resolve the issue - best of luck to all of you still dealing with this issue.. Now if Cummins had not tried to do what VW did and lie to the Feds and pay out 2 billion$ perhaps I could have an engine that ran on less DEF - my DEF consumption is up after the 'recall'
what year is yours? I have an 18 with same issue
Glad to hear you finally got it resolved! Sucks that it took having to get an attorney involved though
Any issues of it coming back on? just ordered all the parts and OBD reader. good video.
Not a single issue with it since!
Very informative video!
Getting ready to tackle this myself. On the manual bleed, was there a lot of air? Thanks for the video, very helpful.
I did not get a ton of air on the manual bleed but did get one “burst” of air at each wheel while manual bleeding. The ABS bleed will blow air like crazy!!
@@DirtRockTeam thanks!
I’ve had this exact problem with my 2018 RAM 2500!
Sucks bad and is definitely a safety isssue. No ABS, no cruise control and no traction control!
How in the world is there no recall by now?????
Ram and NHTSB have failed us!!
What wild is there is a recall for the traction control light coming on for Ram 1500s, but not the 2500 & 3500 🤬
I’m having the same issue with my 17 Cummins. I took a 5 hour road trip and it would randomly ding, it was so aggravating
Yes, it is super frustrating and annoying. Especially for how much these trucks too! 🤬
What all do I need for the Jscan? The app and what obd 2 adapter?
JScan is just an app, but you do have buy a credit for the VIN of your vehicle. The other stuff you can get from Amazon like we did. We did not use this cable for the power wagon because the cables for the taser do the same thing.
Wireless OBD 2 Reader - amzn.to/3xPJeNZ
Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep OBD 2 Cable Adapter - amzn.to/3VZWOGC
Was that Big Boy Train?
Yes! In Rochelle, IL
HCU and motor are not vin locked to your truck but the motor is a pain to seperate from the HCU and are not sold separately. We have done several of these already to include pulling motors apart and replacing components. Such a terrible design and nothing is really different from old to new PN other than possibly clearances on brushes and guides. Haven't used Jscan but have heard about it, have yall used alfaobd or stick to Jscan?
We have only used JScan.
@@DirtRockTeam interested now in trying it out to compare to alfaobd. Only downside is paying for each Vin which kind of stinks. Curious of functionality and similarities though. Sub'd your channel though, get to that 1k yall are close.
@@MKSPerformanceOffroad it has a demo mode on it that you can go through to compare them side by side before you move forward with buying VIN credits
@@DirtRockTeam I seen that, looking through it and it does seem pretty capable but lacks some of the capability that Alfaobd offers. I do think it is pretty intuitive for those using it to enable common add-ons
I found the the same thing on my 18, the brush guides for the motor are too tight against the brushes causing the brush to get in a bind within the guide and lose contact with the commutator intermittently in turn throwing the codes and killing cruise.