Mr. Blair, as a fellow Louisianian and a new Ram 2500 Cummins owner, just wanted to say thank you for your efforts and videos. I have learned so much from your "ramblings of an old man." I truly appreciate your knowledge and how you share it.
Thanks for another excellent video. When ESC first came out, I thought it was a gimmick, but research shows it reduces single vehicle accidents, and single vehicle fatalities and injuries significantly. Reduces those lost control in a corner, lost traction in ice, or drifted off the road and jerked the wheel over correcting kinds of accidents. ESC was slow coming to heavier pickups, as technology usually is. My dually does not have ESC and one time I broke traction accelerating on a curved and graded on ramp towing a utility trailer. I expected reducing accelerator input to result in immediately regaining traction, but it slid quite a bit before it hooked up. ESC is definitely worth having imho.
Nice Job Mr. Blair, very well explained - everything made sense. Happy you brought the "Jack-Knife" experience into the explanation when towing a trailer. I sure understand the the effect of the ESC system now MORE IMPORTANTLY - Really happy you told me that it is automatically in full time operation and gets DISENGAGED when I push the button. One gets so used to the fact that you only push a button when you want it to do something. Great Job!
Another recommended time to disable ESC is when going onto sand, like at the beach. It can kill momentum by slowing wheel speed right when you need it most.
Good video Marion. I like ESC. There used to some wild rides in the old days without ESC, ABC TC, etc. When I got new tune for my Mustang with a Kenne Bell on top, it wouldn't get off the line and just about died when the wheels started to spin. Had me scratching my head for half a day until I realized this tune didn't have the Traction Control disabled so I needed to do that when starting the engine.
Thanks for this. I have a new-to-me 2018 Ram Promaster. I had no clue what that ESC button was for. I guess I should have gone back to the manual, but you've explained a lot better than the book would have done.
I have 34” tires on mine and had to use the smaller spare tire on right rear, it didn’t seem to affect the esc … drove it about 50 miles in case anyone is wondering….. thanks for the info👍
I’m not exactly sure,I think this system save me from crashing my 3500. Ram off the interstate and was heading for one of those cable barriers in the middle of the highways. Cruise was set at 75 and it happened so quickly I didn’t even have a chance to apply brakes. Probably won’t have been a good idea in anyway. But the truck straightened enough for me to continue riding the gravel and gradually pulled it back onto the highway. Never broke speed. Thought I was a goner. Really happened fast. Only damage was to my underwear.
Question sir, if my 2WD ram 1500 2014 rear wheels off the ground with jackstands and I turn off the traction control does the rear wheels only spinning ? I hope you answer my question sir , cause I’m planning to change the oil for my transmission and I need to this test.
For the RAM Pressing the ESC once will disable the Traction control for the Rear Wheels only. (Help For straight line burnout only) Holding the ESC button for 5 secs will shut down the ESC completely. (Full power on 4x4 offroading without restrictions).
Great video! I have a new 2023 Ram 3500 Dually 4x4 6.7 HO diesel. I for the life of me can't find an esc button like my 2019 had. Why would this be?? We do alot of sand traveling at PINS and aside from pulling a fuse, can't figure out how to fully shut down the esc. Any ideas??
I honestly hate the ESC system. If i want it off, i want the entire thing turned off and stay off. I cant drift the gravel roads without it cutting power and correcting as over 30mph it kicks back on. My old 1500 i can whipp these corners sideways without issue. Do not want a truck babysitting unless i want it too like the given situation you mention nesr the end.
Just a quick question -- is there an indication anywhere on the dashboard when the ESC is on / off ? And when the ABS lamp is on does that indicate that the ESC is not on / off ? Thanks. JKB
On some vehicles, pushing the button you set the ESC in partially off mode. That means that only the torque management is turned off. So you have power to the wheels to maintain the speed, but also the spinning control working. It's like having a limited slip differential. Useful uphill in snow conditions. The Promaster has this feature, for example.
Good morning Sr. Good video and great information. May I ask you a question? I want to know why my ESC light keeps on all the time? How I can fix it ? Please May you help me ? Thanks and God bless you.
Check for codes, get a code reader if you don't have one. My guess is it's an ABS sensor but a code reader, (get a check one or go to autozone and they'll read it for you) will tell you.
Electronic stability control. ESC so you mean this system in all of Dodgeram 1500 trucks prevent the tail end of the bed from fishtailing. Thankyou for the knowledge. Your words of wisdom and advice is very appreciated.
Your skid in Mobile Alabama years ago must have been MANY years ago! Only bridge that had the grading I can think of maybe was the Cochran Draw Bridge. VERY scarily narrow bridge with alot of dump truck traffic. It has since been replaced with a highrise concrete bridge. If that wasn't the bridge I can't think of which one it could have been.
I-65 bridge across the Mobile River has grating, we call her The Dolly Parton Bridge for obvious reasons. lol! You're right, those back wheels do strange things when you first hit it.
Hi Marion. I have a 2019 Ram 2500 4x4 Diesel Limited with the rear air level suspension. I tow a 5th wheel who's dry weight is 14,250 lbs and I am getting terrible sway. What suggestions do you have to address the sway?
What I understood from your video is that The ESC is providing more traction… if you relieve traction from two wheels either front or back, it should relieve tension from the drive train… isn’t that why drag race cars have rear wheel drive versus all wheel drive?
@@MarionBlair thanks for the quick response, also why do some vehicles have 4x4 badge on it like my Jeep, but it has no 4x4 controls/T-Shifter, whatsoever?
@@KingdomWithin7 No sure about the badge but the shiter's are not required for electronic transfer cases, just a button, if I understand your question correctly.
That's an edge CTS, a very old one, the monitor is pretty washed out in the sun. It just plugs in to the ODBCII connection under the steering column. It's pretty interesting and helps figure out how things really work.
Marion Blair - Thank you sir. I'm 67 and just bought my first diesel (new Dodge 2500) and relying on your advice. You are teaching me a lot. Thank you.
On my truck, when I get to .05 psi, it triggers a regen. That's at idle. Can't really tell while your moving cause the pressure is all over the place. That's differential pressure between the inlet and outlet of the DPF. It's a pretty reliable indicator I have a video on this if interested; ruclips.net/video/veth3bTw7bY/видео.html
Well I'd consider it if they make any significant changes like the rumored egr_less engine. Cummins has already introduced their all emissions equipment downstream of the turbo but so far I think it's just for the bigger engines.
Yes, agree. I would have to wait for the bug fixes a couple of years depending on the reviews etc....Although an no egr system would be nice but isn't that what we delete them for? why wait it 2020, ha.
saw that last night. ESC stayed on remainder of trip, yet went off later after restart. High speed on interstate tripped it somehow, had to do without cruise control.
@@jeffreyfishlock2546 Go to this site and get your window sticker and see if anti spin is an option. All new vehicles have ESC but not necessarily anti spin windowstickerlookup.com/
@@MarionBlair Hi Marion, Here in Australia the window sticker site doesn't work because these Trucks come straight to the importer Ateco and are converted to R/H drive. Thanks for your help though could you advise on Servicing here in OZ they want our Ram 2500's serviced @ 12,000km or 7,500ml which is ridiculously over Servicing, when Cummin's say's 24,000km or 15,000ml .
@@jeffreyfishlock2546 Jeff, don't know about the servicing but it's surely better in Australia than here. I have a good friend her that is going to be converting his Duramax to RH. He'll be moving back to Albany (below Perth). Is Ateco the company that does the conversions? I've heard some have it done in the Philippines also.
I'm pretty sure it's just like the Jeep. When the vehicle is in 4wd high range and the Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) is on, traction control uses the brakes and engine torque control to limit how fast the driven wheels can spin relative to the actual speed of the vehicle.
Reason for my question was within a few forums many owners were/are having to push & hold this button for a few seconds, I think 10 to some what truly disable the system due to it was severely hampering the function of the anti-spin rearend. Which in snow/Ice is a bad thing: An owner wants his 4WD & Anti-spin working together & this little button keeps this from happening. Even though I know the system alone is a great addition to the Ram.
Thanks, she's handling it better than I would. Amazing. I'm a big baby. She'll be on this clinical trial for the next two years (Leukemia) so we'll be running back and forth to Houston a bit but I think she'll come out of this fine. Thanks for caring.
Mr. Blair, as a fellow Louisianian and a new Ram 2500 Cummins owner, just wanted to say thank you for your efforts and videos. I have learned so much from your "ramblings of an old man." I truly appreciate your knowledge and how you share it.
Thank you very much
Thanks for another excellent video.
When ESC first came out, I thought it was a gimmick, but research shows it reduces single vehicle accidents, and single vehicle fatalities and injuries significantly. Reduces those lost control in a corner, lost traction in ice, or drifted off the road and jerked the wheel over correcting kinds of accidents.
ESC was slow coming to heavier pickups, as technology usually is. My dually does not have ESC and one time I broke traction accelerating on a curved and graded on ramp towing a utility trailer. I expected reducing accelerator input to result in immediately regaining traction, but it slid quite a bit before it hooked up. ESC is definitely worth having imho.
This is perfect for ASMR if you speak even a little softer. Good info while getting tingles.
Nice Job Mr. Blair, very well explained - everything made sense. Happy you brought the "Jack-Knife" experience into the explanation when towing a trailer. I sure understand the the effect of the ESC system now
MORE IMPORTANTLY - Really happy you told me that it is automatically in full time operation and gets DISENGAGED when I push the button. One gets so used to the fact that you only push a button when you want it to do something. Great Job!
Another recommended time to disable ESC is when going onto sand, like at the beach. It can kill momentum by slowing wheel speed right when you need it most.
agree, in sand, mud, etc.. you need that extra wheel spin.
Thanks, it's something I didn't consider till this video
Good video Marion. I like ESC. There used to some wild rides in the old days without ESC, ABC TC, etc. When I got new tune for my Mustang with a Kenne Bell on top, it wouldn't get off the line and just about died when the wheels started to spin. Had me scratching my head for half a day until I realized this tune didn't have the Traction Control disabled so I needed to do that when starting the engine.
Thanks for this. I have a new-to-me 2018 Ram Promaster. I had no clue what that ESC button was for. I guess I should have gone back to the manual, but you've explained a lot better than the book would have done.
I have 34” tires on mine and had to use the smaller spare tire on right rear, it didn’t seem to affect the esc … drove it about 50 miles in case anyone is wondering….. thanks for the info👍
Good to know!
Thank you Marion - your videos are so very informative. I sure do look forward to them.
Mr. Blair, thank you for this informative video. Your knowledge and sharing are much appreciated.
The way I learned If stuck or off road disable esc. If on highway or normal roads driving keep it on!!! Simple, but let me know if I'm wrong??
Marion, thanks for another informative video; I never knew there was so much to learn about ESC
I’m not exactly sure,I think this system save me from crashing my 3500. Ram off the interstate and was heading for one of those cable barriers in the middle of the highways. Cruise was set at 75 and it happened so quickly I didn’t even have a chance to apply brakes. Probably won’t have been a good idea in anyway. But the truck straightened enough for me to continue riding the gravel and gradually pulled it back onto the highway. Never broke speed. Thought I was a goner. Really happened fast. Only damage was to my underwear.
Great video..Marion dont FORGET your GUARDIAN ANGEL..you do have one..great info
I certainly do
@@MarionBlair Sir if you EVER have the misfortune of traveling through COMMUNIST New York state you ALWAYS have a house to rest at in ORANGE COUNTY
@@francissullivan6400 ha, thank you
Thanks Marion, love these. Great job on applicable history as usual.
What OBD gauge are you using? I’d like to monitor more diagnostics, etc.
I'm using the Edge insight, Mine is an older model and I will be upgrade to the newer version soon. I will do a review on it as soon as possible.
Question sir, if my 2WD ram 1500 2014 rear wheels off the ground with jackstands and I turn off the traction control does the rear wheels only spinning ? I hope you answer my question sir , cause I’m planning to change the oil for my transmission and I need to this test.
Thanks I was wondering the same thing, why would you want to turn it off, it's a great safety feature. Blessings to you.
If you are in snow, you won't go anywhere with Traction Control on.
With your voice I was seriously expecting you to break out and start singing a country song
hmmm going to turn mine off and see if it will do a burn out now.....with esc on it's very sure footed! thanks for the video sir!
Thank you for the video.
thank you
For the RAM
Pressing the ESC once will disable the Traction control for the Rear Wheels only. (Help For straight line burnout only)
Holding the ESC button for 5 secs will shut down the ESC completely. (Full power on 4x4 offroading without restrictions).
How can you get rid of the light? it is not the button on dash it’s say “service electronic stability control “ 🤷🏻♂️
My light on also and have no clue what to do, did you fix yours?
Great video! I have a new 2023 Ram 3500 Dually 4x4 6.7 HO diesel. I for the life of me can't find an esc button like my 2019 had. Why would this be?? We do alot of sand traveling at PINS and aside from pulling a fuse, can't figure out how to fully shut down the esc. Any ideas??
Sorry, not sure, they may not have the option to turn it off. Nice truck!
I like that information. I didn't know that. Thanks alot.
Thank you vary much. really helped me understand how it works.
2011 1500 dodge ram 4.7 2wd i take off and feels like im towing something
That button doesn’t turn off the esc it’s just traction control. My esc still come on if I turn that bottom off.
I honestly hate the ESC system. If i want it off, i want the entire thing turned off and stay off. I cant drift the gravel roads without it cutting power and correcting as over 30mph it kicks back on. My old 1500 i can whipp these corners sideways without issue. Do not want a truck babysitting unless i want it too like the given situation you mention nesr the end.
Just a quick question -- is there an indication anywhere on the dashboard when the ESC is on / off ? And when the ABS lamp is on does that indicate that the ESC is not on / off ? Thanks. JKB
James, yes, on the laramie, it's on the left side (tac) under the check engine. You can toggle the dash switch and watch it on the EVIC.
On some vehicles, pushing the button you set the ESC in partially off mode. That means that only the torque management is turned off. So you have power to the wheels to maintain the speed, but also the spinning control working. It's like having a limited slip differential. Useful uphill in snow conditions.
The Promaster has this feature, for example.
Thanks for the info.
Good morning Sr.
Good video and great information.
May I ask you a question?
I want to know why my ESC light keeps on all the time? How I can fix it ? Please May you help me ?
Thanks and God bless you.
Check for codes, get a code reader if you don't have one. My guess is it's an ABS sensor but a code reader, (get a check one or go to autozone and they'll read it for you) will tell you.
Electronic stability control. ESC so you mean this system in all of Dodgeram 1500 trucks prevent the tail end of the bed from fishtailing. Thankyou for the knowledge. Your words of wisdom and advice is very appreciated.
Your skid in Mobile Alabama years ago must have been MANY years ago! Only bridge that had the grading I can think of maybe was the Cochran Draw Bridge. VERY scarily narrow bridge with alot of dump truck traffic. It has since been replaced with a highrise concrete bridge. If that wasn't the bridge I can't think of which one it could have been.
Yea, it was in the 70's on I-10 best I can remember. It taught me a good lesson early on in my towing experience.
I-65 bridge across the Mobile River has grating, we call her The Dolly Parton Bridge for obvious reasons. lol! You're right, those back wheels do strange things when you first hit it.
Hi Marion. I have a 2019 Ram 2500 4x4 Diesel Limited with the rear air level suspension. I tow a 5th wheel who's dry weight is 14,250 lbs and I am getting terrible sway. What suggestions do you have to address the sway?
whats your weight at the hitch and is it a srw or dulley
Don't know. Look in your area for a shop that makes and services commercial trailer and talk to the about the problem. Most are pretty knowledgeable
Mr. Blair, have you done a video on your EDGE CTS2? I looked for one on your channel but could not find one.
Thanks
No but coming soon, I'm working on getting one now. thanks, lots of interest in this.
So the esc Is a safety feature, and turning it off gives you more speed(dry conditions)
It's a safety feature but have never heard it gives you more speed when turning it off.
What I understood from your video is that The ESC is providing more traction… if you relieve traction from two wheels either front or back, it should relieve tension from the drive train… isn’t that why drag race cars have rear wheel drive versus all wheel drive?
My 2014 Laredo reacts quicker with the ESC turned off, but in fairness it’s not a big deal I think the whole thing is a gimmick?
Very informative..
Can you turn off ESC on RWD Vehicles without messing with fuse box?
HI, Not that I know of. I think the ABS will still function with the button on the dash pushed. Fuse and it may throw a code?
@@MarionBlair thanks for the quick response, also why do some vehicles have 4x4 badge on it like my Jeep, but it has no 4x4 controls/T-Shifter, whatsoever?
@@KingdomWithin7 No sure about the badge but the shiter's are not required for electronic transfer cases, just a button, if I understand your question correctly.
@@MarionBlair is it the ESP Button?
@@KingdomWithin7 no it's another button that has 4 x 4 Low 4 x 4 hi
Where do I find it on the panel of the 2016 dodge ram
It's there. same row as exhaust brake, I think.
What is the windshield suction cup held display you use and how is it connected. Love your videos.
That's an edge CTS, a very old one, the monitor is pretty washed out in the sun. It just plugs in to the ODBCII connection under the steering column. It's pretty interesting and helps figure out how things really work.
Marion Blair - Thank you sir. I'm 67 and just bought my first diesel (new Dodge 2500) and relying on your advice. You are teaching me a lot. Thank you.
Yeah it's great until your clockspring needs replaced & Chrysler has discontinued the part. Now what? No ESC forever.
Have you had to replace your ABS sensor on your RAM?
No, been fine.
Awesome video. Do you know what dpf pressure will trigger a regen?
On my truck, when I get to .05 psi, it triggers a regen. That's at idle. Can't really tell while your moving cause the pressure is all over the place. That's differential pressure between the inlet and outlet of the DPF. It's a pretty reliable indicator I have a video on this if interested; ruclips.net/video/veth3bTw7bY/видео.html
Marion Blair already watched the video and love it! Thanks so much for the info. I agree .05% at idle will just about do it
In my dodge I can only turn esc in 4wd
y have toyota4 runner 2001 and. AVS and track suich y puch the botón not working
Maybe ABS sensor bad?
my truck has a button to turn it off.
Just wondering if you going to trade in your truck when the new 2500 comes in 2020?
Well I'd consider it if they make any significant changes like the rumored egr_less engine. Cummins has already introduced their all emissions equipment downstream of the turbo but so far I think it's just for the bigger engines.
You'd be silly to buy the first year of any new redesign.
Yes, agree. I would have to wait for the bug fixes a couple of years depending on the reviews etc....Although an no egr system would be nice but isn't that what we delete them for? why wait it 2020, ha.
Holding the button down you completely turn it off ,
Except when it kicks you off cruise control 500 miles later my right toe is numb
saw that last night. ESC stayed on remainder of trip, yet went off later after restart. High speed on interstate tripped it somehow, had to do without cruise control.
My Ram 2500 spins wheels either left or right and Traction Controls is switched on WHY?
Are you sure you have anti-spin?
Allegedly yes, well Electronic Stability Control it's a Laramie and Tow/Haul mode which works a treat.
@@jeffreyfishlock2546 Go to this site and get your window sticker and see if anti spin is an option. All new vehicles have ESC but not necessarily anti spin windowstickerlookup.com/
@@MarionBlair Hi Marion, Here in Australia the window sticker site doesn't work because these Trucks come straight to the importer Ateco and are converted to R/H drive. Thanks for your help though could you advise on Servicing here in OZ they want our Ram 2500's serviced @ 12,000km or 7,500ml which is ridiculously over Servicing, when Cummin's say's 24,000km or 15,000ml .
@@jeffreyfishlock2546 Jeff, don't know about the servicing but it's surely better in Australia than here. I have a good friend her that is going to be converting his Duramax to RH. He'll be moving back to Albany (below Perth). Is Ateco the company that does the conversions? I've heard some have it done in the Philippines also.
I my car it just tried to kill me 3 times today.
What about Deep Snow or Ice in 4WD with a truck that has the anti-spin rearend? Will this system effect the effectiveness of the Anti-spin?
I'm pretty sure it's just like the Jeep. When the vehicle is in 4wd high range and the Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) is on, traction control uses the brakes and engine torque control to limit how fast the driven wheels can spin relative to the actual speed of the vehicle.
Reason for my question was within a few forums many owners were/are having to push & hold this button for a few seconds, I think 10 to some what truly disable the system due to it was severely hampering the function of the anti-spin rearend. Which in snow/Ice is a bad thing: An owner wants his 4WD & Anti-spin working together & this little button keeps this from happening. Even though I know the system alone is a great addition to the Ram.
Found my answer: ruclips.net/video/3_ZX2iNQ9Ps/видео.html
Yea, I saw that. He's cool.
Hey Marion! Great video. How's your wife doing?
Thanks, she's handling it better than I would. Amazing. I'm a big baby. She'll be on this clinical trial for the next two years (Leukemia) so we'll be running back and forth to Houston a bit but I think she'll come out of this fine. Thanks for caring.
That’s great to hear! Tell her lots of us are thinking of her and wishing her (and you) well.
Now I know!
THIS GUY TAKES FOREVER TO GET THROUGH THIS....ugh
I know, he's very low IQ and just don't think very fast.
if one of you tyres was deflated would esc kick in .
I doubt it but don't really know, it would have to be extreme low..
@@MarionBlair - you can check that directly on your tire psi indicator
Best reason to turn this off: burnouts. Second best: boosted launches. 😁
Pretty shit
Great video. Appreciate you sharing the background knowledge of this system.
How to rimove the light in dash bord
Believe it's built into the switch.