My husband has a 3500 Ram. DEF problems mostly because he forgot to reload. Counting down the miles until he need to creep along at 5 mph. Went online and bought a new filter. Took it to a garage and they took the old one out and put in the new. Took it to a local Dodge dealer to reset the system. They couldn't do it. He ran out of miles on the way home. Pulled into a neighbor's driveway and decided he could make it home quicker if he drove in REVERSE because it ran at full speed backwards. Fortunately, we live in a very rural area, so it was possible for him to do that. However, he only went a couple of hundred feed backwards and then decided to turn around again. Drove it a few feet at 5 mph, the message changed and in an instant was running at full speed in DRIVE. It reset itself. We would suggest finding an empty parking lot, driving around backward for several hundred feet, turning around and then driving in forward gear. It might have just been a Christmas miracle; but all we know is that it's fixed and running like a top. Who knew?
I recently removed my DEF injector and cleaned the white crystals out with hot water. My 3500 had only 51k on it and was surprised how dirty it was. I also replaced the 10 mm bolts with stainless steel.
Thank you I just got the service def see dealer on Sat and by Monday morning I had the 5 mph after 150m message. I just replaced the def injector ($500 at the dealer) and now the 150 mile countdown is gone and now after driving and starting it up twice the check engine light is gone as well. Thank you so much for the video!
I have a 2019 RAM 2500. Next summer we are driving to Alaska for a month. Looking at all these issues with this, I am putting a kit together just in case. I am no mechanic but you made it look do able. Thanks
Service DEF See dealer just came on about 30min ago on my 2020 Ram 2500 and now came across your video,. I'm going to try this in morning... hope it solves the issues I'm having Great video and good information
Thank you for sharing your experience. Mine is a 2019 HO. Were or are you in the military? I like your approach to problem solving. I feel like there’s a right way and a whole bunch of wrong ways to solve the problems we face with these rigs.
You’re welcome! No, I am not in the military, just prefer to take an analytical approach to problems and do my own research. I enjoy sharing what I do because I think there’s a lot of bad, misinformation out there…hopefully viewers can find some value in our content. Thanks so much for watching!
I didnt scrape the old gasket off. Wasnt aware of this. Wondering if that is why i still am having the P2048 code after replacing the injector and plug to the injector
thanks for trying to help us and it is your channel so you can do what you want - but i'll tell ya, trying to watch this vid for the answer only to be forced to listen to the nonsense at beginning is not fun
My 2014 Ram 2500 4WD. Same issue . I threw a new def injector and still had the same results . Both nozzles had the same Ohm reading. I found out during my Drag link recall service there was an update/recall notice for the Def system. After the Flash . Code is gone and running great . No Charge. I hope This helps.
Yeah remove it and clean it with warm water the def has white crystals then put new bolts because they get really rusty also don’t fill your def to full because it gets clogged more happened to me
I just got the def message. Code U02A2 remember. P CODES= Power train(actual parts needed). U codes = wiring and network communucations (possible baf wires)
What’s the update to your other codes. Did the battery swap rectify that? Also, would antiseize be a good idea for those two 10mm bolts? Great video. That looks really easy.
@@JouppiOutdoors Thank you for the reply. Did you end up doing that actuator yourself? If so, and if you happened to record it, can you reply with your link? Thanks again.
Unfortunately, it happened while towing our 5th wheel. Had to change it at a campground and was not in a very good spot to record it. It’s not difficult, the biggest pain is having to drain the cooling system.
Do you fill your DEF up at the pump or fill from the box? I attempted to fill from the truck stop DEF pump one time & the whole nozzle was crystallized & nasty as heck - there was no way I was going to stick That in my tank. Since the first tank fill up, I’ve used the box - so far no issues within the system.
I started using the Peak Platinum in my Cummins about 8 months ago. My average between regeneration was in the low 300s. I refill at half tank, as the peak regular has been diluted/replaced by the platinum my miles between regen have been going up. Last time I was 551 between, my last regen was 632, not towing. I’ve been watching it because I was concerned that my Pedal Commander would make it regen more. It hasn’t. On a side note, the pedal commander has made an enormous drivability improvement.
Kinda weird that using a different def changed the miles between regens since the def injector is downstream from the dpf in the tube leading to the scr so shouldn't make any difference. Did you change anything else at the same time?
@@SubjectivelyDan Good point, no other changes at that time. I don’t know what else to attribute it to, but yeah, it doesn’t do anything to the DPF. driving characteristics hadn’t changed. I don’t remember when I started using hotshot EDT, Could that have made any difference.
Hey, Jouppi!!! Quick Q that may be out of your expertise: Installed an aftermarket bumper, and the "park sense" button alert will not go away/shut off. Any advice?! It accidently got bumped, years after install and now it wont go away.
@@JouppiOutdoors dang! I appreciate your reply back! I used your video to help calm the panic that set in after my bf's truck did this same exact thing ! He was ready to cancel our vacation!!! LOL.
None related to the DEF system, but did have a U0101C no communication with turbo actuator. No symptoms other than the code off and on until the actuator failed 2 months later while towing our 5th wheel…
I got that 150 miles message and drove about 400 miles past the 150 and nothing ever happened. 🤷🏻♂️. Went on an 8 drive and check engine light and 5 mph message went away.
@@JouppiOutdoors fyi these trucks don’t like after market parts in the DEF system. I had to replace 2 of the auto zone specials in 6 months. Bought an oem and still good after 2 years.
Dealers are charging 3k to do this service and they'll replace the pump and injector even if it's good.... little elbow grease saved you a bunch of money
You’re exactly right, dealer will replace both which is highway robbery! Unfortunately I have no confidence in many repair facilities much less a dealership. I’m sure there are some awesome shops out there but I’d much rather do as much as I can myself.
@JouppiOutdoors Ya thus EPA shit is a governmental scam to keep those that donated to their causes, and we pay the price.... climate change, clean air act BS is all a scam for your money.
My husband has a 3500 Ram. DEF problems mostly because he forgot to reload. Counting down the miles until he need to creep along at 5 mph. Went online and bought a new filter. Took it to a garage and they took the old one out and put in the new. Took it to a local Dodge dealer to reset the system. They couldn't do it. He ran out of miles on the way home. Pulled into a neighbor's driveway and decided he could make it home quicker if he drove in REVERSE because it ran at full speed backwards. Fortunately, we live in a very rural area, so it was possible for him to do that. However, he only went a couple of hundred feed backwards and then decided to turn around again. Drove it a few feet at 5 mph, the message changed and in an instant was running at full speed in DRIVE. It reset itself. We would suggest finding an empty parking lot, driving around backward for several hundred feet, turning around and then driving in forward gear. It might have just been a Christmas miracle; but all we know is that it's fixed and running like a top. Who knew?
That’s a crazy story! Thanks for sharing!
@debfleming5871 Did the code show up again, or did the 'fix' stayed fixed? T.I.A.
Stayed fixed, I was pretty confident when the injector had no continuity that it was definitely the issue.
Amazing. I know it has been a while, since the reset. Have y'all had problems or codes pop up with the DEF system?
Every step was nicely explained. Particularly with disconnecting those connectors. It's great for me to know how without breaking them.
Thank you, glad the video is helpful. Thank you for watching!
I recently removed my DEF injector and cleaned the white crystals out with hot water. My 3500 had only 51k on it and was surprised how dirty it was. I also replaced the 10 mm bolts with stainless steel.
Good tip! Thanks for sharing!
See hindsight says I should've replaced those bolts 200k miles ago....
Thank you I just got the service def see dealer on Sat and by Monday morning I had the 5 mph after 150m message. I just replaced the def injector ($500 at the dealer) and now the 150 mile countdown is gone and now after driving and starting it up twice the check engine light is gone as well. Thank you so much for the video!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
I have a 2019 RAM 2500. Next summer we are driving to Alaska for a month. Looking at all these issues with this, I am putting a kit together just in case. I am no mechanic but you made it look do able. Thanks
It’s definitely doable! Alaska is a trip we would love to do, enjoy!
Service DEF See dealer just came on about 30min ago on my 2020 Ram 2500 and now came across your video,. I'm going to try this in morning... hope it solves the issues I'm having
Great video and good information
Also if I replace the def injector will it keep it from going into limp mode or do the codes need to be removed by the dealership, thanks in advance
Good luck, hopefully this is the failure. It’s an easy fix!
The DEF message will go off immediately if this is the problem and the codes will clear after a few drive cycles with no faults
Any luck on locating this injector. I need to fix mine . I'm out of miles in Lebanon Indiana. Stuck at truck stop. Where under truck shall I go
Great video, just wish you would have shown every part of your journey. I need to repair mine, but having a time finding it
I purchased mine from Auto Zone but had to go 90 miles to get it!
Well explained video.I almost broke the whole thing,removing that Def injector,before seen this video.😅
Thanks! Glad the video was helpful!
Great informative video. Straight to the point.
Thanks!
Thank you for sharing your experience. Mine is a 2019 HO. Were or are you in the military? I like your approach to problem solving. I feel like there’s a right way and a whole bunch of wrong ways to solve the problems we face with these rigs.
You’re welcome! No, I am not in the military, just prefer to take an analytical approach to problems and do my own research. I enjoy sharing what I do because I think there’s a lot of bad, misinformation out there…hopefully viewers can find some value in our content. Thanks so much for watching!
I didnt scrape the old gasket off. Wasnt aware of this. Wondering if that is why i still am having the P2048 code after replacing the injector and plug to the injector
You also will start seeing def coming out your exhaust pipe, white crystals , if you start seeing this it’s your def injector
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the video. Helped me out.
You’re welcome!
thanks for trying to help us and it is your channel so you can do what you want - but i'll tell ya, trying to watch this vid for the answer only to be forced to listen to the nonsense at beginning is not fun
That’s why there are chapters, so viewers can skip straight to the info they are looking for. Thanks for the feedback!
My 2014 Ram 2500 4WD. Same issue . I threw a new def injector and still had the same results . Both nozzles had the same Ohm reading.
I found out during my Drag link recall service there was an update/recall notice for the Def system. After the Flash . Code is gone and running great . No Charge. I hope This helps.
Thanks for sharing this info!
Yeah remove it and clean it with warm water the def has white crystals then put new bolts because they get really rusty also don’t fill your def to full because it gets clogged more happened to me
Not a bad idea given how easy it is to remove.
Thanks, great video !!
You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful!
I just got the def message. Code U02A2 remember. P CODES= Power train(actual parts needed). U codes = wiring and network communucations (possible baf wires)
Thanks for the tips!
The def system’s & egr cooler’s are usually lost in boating accidents. Damn it!!!😢😢😢
Thanks for watching!
What if I get 270 k ohms across the two pins?
I would say to look up the specs, but that seems like it would be out of specs
What’s the update to your other codes. Did the battery swap rectify that? Also, would antiseize be a good idea for those two 10mm bolts? Great video. That looks really easy.
Unfortunately the other code ended up becoming a failed turbo actuator. Anti seize would be an excellent idea!
@@JouppiOutdoors Thank you for the reply. Did you end up doing that actuator yourself? If so, and if you happened to record it, can you reply with your link? Thanks again.
Unfortunately, it happened while towing our 5th wheel. Had to change it at a campground and was not in a very good spot to record it. It’s not difficult, the biggest pain is having to drain the cooling system.
@@JouppiOutdoors Thank you. Happy travels.👍
Hey my bolts on my 2013 are completely done. I cant get them out.. do you have any solutions?
The best info I could offer would be to soak them in PB Blaster and use a little heat when trying to break them loose.
T.u. for the comprehesive vid. Do u have any idea the location for the def pressure/ temperature sensor.
You’re welcome, I believe that sensor is located in the def tank itself.
What do I do if I broke the clip off?
It will click into place red tab is a safety
Do you fill your DEF up at the pump or fill from the box?
I attempted to fill from the truck stop DEF pump one time & the whole nozzle was crystallized & nasty as heck - there was no way I was going to stick That in my tank.
Since the first tank fill up, I’ve used the box - so far no issues within the system.
99% DEF from the box, occasionally from the pump. The failure was electrical so not a result of the type of DEF in this case.
I started using the Peak Platinum in my Cummins about 8 months ago. My average between regeneration was in the low 300s. I refill at half tank, as the peak regular has been diluted/replaced by the platinum my miles between regen have been going up. Last time I was 551 between, my last regen was 632, not towing. I’ve been watching it because I was concerned that my Pedal Commander would make it regen more. It hasn’t. On a side note, the pedal commander has made an enormous drivability improvement.
Thanks for the info on the pedal commander. Just did the turbo actuator a few weeks ago…..not hard to do but ooof….pricey!
@@JouppiOutdoors Not sure what your miles are but Ram extended the actuator warranty. I’d have to look at my paperwork but it’s well past 100k miles.
Kinda weird that using a different def changed the miles between regens since the def injector is downstream from the dpf in the tube leading to the scr so shouldn't make any difference. Did you change anything else at the same time?
@@SubjectivelyDan Good point, no other changes at that time. I don’t know what else to attribute it to, but yeah, it doesn’t do anything to the DPF. driving characteristics hadn’t changed. I don’t remember when I started using hotshot EDT, Could that have made any difference.
Hey, Jouppi!!! Quick Q that may be out of your expertise:
Installed an aftermarket bumper, and the "park sense" button alert will not go away/shut off. Any advice?! It accidently got bumped, years after install and now it wont go away.
Unfortunately that’s an issue I’m not familiar with
@@JouppiOutdoors dang! I appreciate your reply back! I used your video to help calm the panic that set in after my bf's truck did this same exact thing ! He was ready to cancel our vacation!!! LOL.
You’re welcome!
what other codes did you have
None related to the DEF system, but did have a U0101C no communication with turbo actuator. No symptoms other than the code off and on until the actuator failed 2 months later while towing our 5th wheel…
I got that 150 miles message and drove about 400 miles past the 150 and nothing ever happened. 🤷🏻♂️. Went on an 8 drive and check engine light and 5 mph message went away.
You’re a braver soul than me my friend! I could just see me hauling a 34’ 5th wheel at 5mph down the highway! Thanks for watching
How many miles on your truck when service def system came on
This happened at 145,000 miles.
Will this work for the 3.0l ecodiesel? It has the code p2047
Unfortunately, I don’t have any experience with the ecodiesel. My truck had the p2048 code for the DEF injector circuit
Do you meter on ohms or what
Yes, set the meter to ohms and check the continuity between the pins. If no continuity, the injector is bad.
Where on the vehicle is that sensor? Thanks a lot.
The DEF injector is located in the exhaust pipe. I show where it’s located in the video.
Was this oem injector or off brand ?
Off brand through AutoZone
@@JouppiOutdoors ok thank you.
Where did you get the def injector ?
Found it at Autozone.
@@JouppiOutdoors fyi these trucks don’t like after market parts in the DEF system. I had to replace 2 of the auto zone specials in 6 months. Bought an oem and still good after 2 years.
Dealers are charging 3k to do this service and they'll replace the pump and injector even if it's good.... little elbow grease saved you a bunch of money
You’re exactly right, dealer will replace both which is highway robbery! Unfortunately I have no confidence in many repair facilities much less a dealership. I’m sure there are some awesome shops out there but I’d much rather do as much as I can myself.
@JouppiOutdoors Ya thus EPA shit is a governmental scam to keep those that donated to their causes, and we pay the price.... climate change, clean air act BS is all a scam for your money.
can you do some more RV cooking videos
I will definitely think about it! Thanks for watching!
My 10mm bolts heads were completely rusted away! Had to tap it out and oversized with 1/4 inch bolt! A major pain in the ASS!!!
I can see where it would be!
same here luckily we were able to torch one and get it out, the other one broke and had to be convinced to removie itself
hope your phone survived
It did not…..I found it 30 minutes later where I made my U-turn on the test drive…after a few dozen cars had run over it 🤦🏻♂️
Just clean it! Either hot water or steam.
This one failed electrically, if it were just clogged that would be a great idea!
It’s possible it didn’t fail but tested bad due to the build up. Would be cool to clean it and recheck.
Mercedes injector $671 🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️
Oof! No thanks!
@@JouppiOutdoors I got it online Bosch $235 had same problem 13 S350 just change exhaust temperature sensor and p2048 show up 🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️
@@amiko7204 That is rough. Seems like a good price for the Bosch though.