My safety recall mistake! - Page 4

slim51015 · 01-07-2008, 06:01 PM

Why not just use your mirrors when backing up?

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Grey Mule · 02-07-2008, 08:42 PM

No.... how'bout DODGE fix the real problem instead of putting a BANDAID on it just to cover their butt in a lawsuit. They don't want to get sued and they know they have a problem; SO THEIR FIX IS TO WORRY THEIR VALUED CUSTOMERS TO DEATH WHEN THEY ARE TRYING TO LINE UP THEIR TRAILER!!!!!!! WHICH ANYONE WHO OWNS A CUMMINS WILL PROBABLY DO QUITE A BIT. HEY IT SOUNDS GOOD IF YOUR THE CEO; PROGRAM CHANGES DON'T COST A THING!I'm sure the moron who thought that one up got a great bonus!!!!

YEAH......they got me too!

Amazing thing is mines an 03' and they still haven't fixed the problem. THANKS FOR LETTING ME VENT.......I FEEL A LITTLE SMIDGON BETTER.

and no, I hang out the window.....after I scare everyone at the boat ramp to death. Dodge won't fix the problem and I look like the moron.

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Last edited by Grey Mule : 02-07-2008 at 08:49 PM.

turbodiesel5 · 02-07-2008, 08:49 PM

same thing happened to me when I had my 04.5, took it in for oil change, they told me there was a recall and explained everything, so I told them not to do it, well they did it anyway. when I told them to undo it they said it cant be undone. Man I could not stand that gamn horn going off. just have to deal with it, or unplug the horn? maybe?

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Grey Mule · 02-10-2008, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Towtug

Sorry you had that done with out your advisor explaining what was involved. The new 2006 trucks have that standard and when they do the flash, part of the flash is to disable the ability to accept the older version of software...

No going back! Sorry. I hate it to but have trained myself to use the brake just enough to still be able to back up to my trailers and keep the alarm from sounding off!!!

JOSH

Tried the hold the break on trick and it works great. Now I just have to program my brain to remember this trick. THANKS FOR THE TIP!!!!!!

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Mapel Valley Kennels LLC. · 02-14-2008, 08:09 AM

Once its done there is no going back to bad ur service advisor didnt tell you. We tell everyone not to do it.Very annoying

***MCummings*** · 02-23-2008, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Towtug

when they do the flash, part of the flash is to disable the ability to accept the older version of software...

This is somewhat untrue and misleading.

DC Computers cannot "reverse flash" any vehicle. No flash, no program, no version. You can only get the "latest and greatest".

If the flash you had works great, and it gets reflashed, no amount of lawyers or cash will get you your old flash back. It is not possible through O.E. channels.

Merrick

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Brewbud · 02-23-2008, 11:24 PM

Does the horn still beep if the seat belt is on? I read somewhere that having the belt fastened would prevent the horn from blasting. Guess I will have to try it tomorrow.

rescueu · 02-27-2008, 08:10 AM

My truck did this. Drove me crazy. I did the seat belt trick described on here and it stopped it. With door closed and ign. off buckle seat belt, turn ign. on wait for belt light to go out and buckle/unbuckle 10-15 times quickly, turn ign off and then turn it back on fixed mine maybe I got lucky. Naaaaah cant be that Not very lucky

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Grey Mule · 08-22-2008, 08:01 PM

thats pretty good Rescueu

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Ramtech · 08-22-2008, 08:45 PM

the last truck i worked on with this concern, i disconnected the driver's seat belt latch, built a jumper, problem solved. as long as the seat belt light was out, no nasty noise. just my .02 - good luck

Crude · 09-22-2008, 12:05 AM

this seems counter productive? A fix like this causing owners to disable the seat belt warning? By the way chevy doesn't have this? How did they get away without it?

JoeCanuck · 09-23-2008, 02:43 PM

Why not install a relay that disables the horn when the door is open or it's in reverse or the seatbelt is undone or all of the above?

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02-07-2008, 08:42 PM	#38 (permalink)
Grey Mule Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: VA. Posts: 17 Grey Mule's Truck Pics	No.... how'bout DODGE fix the real problem instead of putting a BANDAID on it just to cover their butt in a lawsuit. They don't want to get sued and they know they have a problem; SO THEIR FIX IS TO WORRY THEIR VALUED CUSTOMERS TO DEATH WHEN THEY ARE TRYING TO LINE UP THEIR TRAILER!!!!!!! WHICH ANYONE WHO OWNS A CUMMINS WILL PROBABLY DO QUITE A BIT. HEY IT SOUNDS GOOD IF YOUR THE CEO; PROGRAM CHANGES DON'T COST A THING!I'm sure the moron who thought that one up got a great bonus!!!! YEAH......they got me too! Amazing thing is mines an 03' and they still haven't fixed the problem. THANKS FOR LETTING ME VENT.......I FEEL A LITTLE SMIDGON BETTER. and no, I hang out the window.....after I scare everyone at the boat ramp to death. Dodge won't fix the problem and I look like the moron. __________________ 03' 2500 Quadcab 4X4 5.9 H.O. Upgrades cummin Last edited by Grey Mule : 02-07-2008 at 08:49 PM.

02-07-2008, 08:49 PM	#39 (permalink)
turbodiesel5 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Aberdeen, SD Posts: 250 turbodiesel5's Truck Pics	same thing happened to me when I had my 04.5, took it in for oil change, they told me there was a recall and explained everything, so I told them not to do it, well they did it anyway. when I told them to undo it they said it cant be undone. Man I could not stand that gamn horn going off. just have to deal with it, or unplug the horn? maybe? __________________ 07.5 Mega Cab 6.7, S&B AirBox 6spd auto 4x4 H&S 5" turbo back, BullyDog PMT, egr delete, Garmin GPS, Back up Cam,

02-14-2008, 08:09 AM	#41 (permalink)
Mapel Valley Kennels LLC. Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 Mapel Valley Kennels LLC.'s Truck Pics	Once its done there is no going back to bad ur service advisor didnt tell you. We tell everyone not to do it.Very annoying

02-23-2008, 11:24 PM	#43 (permalink)
Brewbud Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 13 Brewbud's Truck Pics	Does the horn still beep if the seat belt is on? I read somewhere that having the belt fastened would prevent the horn from blasting. Guess I will have to try it tomorrow.

02-27-2008, 08:10 AM	#44 (permalink)
rescueu Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Memphis Tn. Posts: 6 rescueu's Truck Pics	My truck did this. Drove me crazy. I did the seat belt trick described on here and it stopped it. With door closed and ign. off buckle seat belt, turn ign. on wait for belt light to go out and buckle/unbuckle 10-15 times quickly, turn ign off and then turn it back on fixed mine maybe I got lucky. Naaaaah cant be that Not very lucky __________________ 2004.5 quadcab 4x4, 5.9 auto 4.10's, 35's, hypertech programmer, K&N, muffler delete, no cat, silencer delete, torque tube gutted

08-22-2008, 08:01 PM	#45 (permalink)
Grey Mule Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: VA. Posts: 17 Grey Mule's Truck Pics	thats pretty good Rescueu __________________ 03' 2500 Quadcab 4X4 5.9 H.O. Upgrades cummin

08-22-2008, 08:45 PM	#46 (permalink)
Ramtech Tech Specialist Join Date: May 2008 Location: Del Rio, TX Posts: 349 Ramtech's Truck Pics	the last truck i worked on with this concern, i disconnected the driver's seat belt latch, built a jumper, problem solved. as long as the seat belt light was out, no nasty noise. just my .02 - good luck

09-22-2008, 12:05 AM	#47 (permalink)
Crude Cummins Fan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: IA Posts: 37 Crude's Truck Pics	this seems counter productive? A fix like this causing owners to disable the seat belt warning? By the way chevy doesn't have this? How did they get away without it?

09-23-2008, 02:43 PM	#48 (permalink)
JoeCanuck Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GP, Alberta Posts: 70 JoeCanuck's Truck Pics	Why not install a relay that disables the horn when the door is open or it's in reverse or the seatbelt is undone or all of the above? __________________ '00 Quad Cummins 4x4 Shortbox, Silver. From AZ to AB. Finally installed; Adrenaline (impressive) w/ Pulse (less so), Raptor, Dodge Steering Stabilizer, Luke's Link, Leer tonneau. Still to come; Mikuni MX-40 coolant heater, Tires...