My safety recall mistake!

galaxie428 · 07-20-2006, 02:45 PM

Hi. I have a 2005 ram with the cummins engine. I got a letter in the mail saying there was a safety recall on the truck that had to do with it slipping out of park and rolling in reverse or something of that sort so I took it in. When I asked the service tech what the fix was, he said he didn't know but they would get it fixed. BIG MISTAKE! The fix is to have the lights flash and the horn to start going off if the door is open. I hate it! Many times when hooking up a trailer I hold my door open so I can hear the person helping me. I asked the service department if there was a way to disable it but they said there was nothing they were aware of. I am sure some of you have experienced the same problem, is there a fix? There has to be a way to install a previous flash. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

carcrz · 07-20-2006, 03:33 PM

I think that recall is the "Oops" recall. I joined the club as soon as I got the invitation as well.

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***Towtug*** · 07-24-2006, 10:41 AM

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

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carcrz · 07-24-2006, 01:41 PM

that doesn't work on my '05. I've tried everything mentioned on this forum w/ exception to adding in a wire to bypass the seat belt. Which I don' tthink would even work because the horn still honks w/ the belt latched. Oh well. Hindsight is 20-20.

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***Towtug*** · 07-24-2006, 02:49 PM

So you are saying you have tried backing up (in reverse) and the door open and the alarm still goes off even when you foor is on the brake??? (I am talking about the foot brake, not the E brake)

Because the brake light signal plus vehicle speed signal combined with an open door is what makes the alarm go off.

I hold just enough pressure on the foot brake pedal to turn the tail lights on and the alarm does not sound off.

JOSH

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galaxie428 · 07-24-2006, 03:49 PM

I guess that will teach me not to do that again without knowing exactly what is involved in the flash. I can back up ok with slight pressure on the brakes and everything is ok. It just scares the crap out of me the first time before I remeber I have to do that. Thanks for your help.

***Towtug*** · 07-24-2006, 03:52 PM

I understand exactly!!!

JOSH

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retirementdiesel · 09-01-2006, 06:54 PM

I got same letter in mail for my 05. thanks you all warned me in time. I almost whent in to get it done. So when i did go there for dif, grease, i asked them about it. They said they would not do it if i did not whant it.
Bet it is in other flashes or something that will sneak in un noticed. darn cornputers

millco · 09-12-2006, 01:50 AM

If that had happened to me, I would have to put a switch in the wire to the horns so they could be disconnected......... Besides the fact that I would be mad enough to 'fix' some engineer type.
Dan

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***Towtug*** · 09-12-2006, 06:22 AM

I had a buddies truck in yesterday with a couple problems and he has been avoiding the Recall like the pelage but when his truck needed another update that was in the flash too so he got stuck with it too!!!

It scares the crap out of me every time I am backing up to the trailer and the horn honks!!!

Im sure the ole lady next door dont like it much when I hook the trailer up at 4:30 and 5oclock in the mornings!!

JOSH

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ROGER J WENZEL · 10-05-2006, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Towtug

I had a buddies truck in yesterday with a couple problems and he has been avoiding the Recall like the pelage but when his truck needed another update that was in the flash too so he got stuck with it too!!!

It scares the crap out of me every time I am backing up to the trailer and the horn honks!!!

Im sure the ole lady next door dont like it much when I hook the trailer up at 4:30 and 5oclock in the mornings!!

JOSH

i work at a dodge dealership in sales.i have a 05 2500 and didnt have the recall done.have the dealership not on there computer not to do the recall,or when you go back in for service thy may do it with out you knowing till you come pick it up.if the have a upgrade on the trany, im told it will have to be done to get the upgrade done.i just had a upgrade done on the motor today,suspose to increase preformance,and fule econmmy.no charge.

Hawg Hunter · 10-05-2006, 08:09 PM

Thanks guys. I received the same recall. Haven't taken the truck in for the recall and now I won't.

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07-20-2006, 02:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
galaxie428 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2 galaxie428's Truck Pics	My safety recall mistake! Hi. I have a 2005 ram with the cummins engine. I got a letter in the mail saying there was a safety recall on the truck that had to do with it slipping out of park and rolling in reverse or something of that sort so I took it in. When I asked the service tech what the fix was, he said he didn't know but they would get it fixed. BIG MISTAKE! The fix is to have the lights flash and the horn to start going off if the door is open. I hate it! Many times when hooking up a trailer I hold my door open so I can hear the person helping me. I asked the service department if there was a way to disable it but they said there was nothing they were aware of. I am sure some of you have experienced the same problem, is there a fix? There has to be a way to install a previous flash. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

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07-20-2006, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
carcrz Cummins in KC Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Belton, Missouri Posts: 652 carcrz's Truck Pics	I think that recall is the "Oops" recall. I joined the club as soon as I got the invitation as well. __________________ 2005 DODGE RAM 2500 - Quad Cab - 4x4 - Lonestar Package - Chrome Handle Covers - Carbon Fiber Interior - Katzkin black/taupe Leather Seats - n-fab side steps - PML Tranny pan & Diff. Covers - FS2500 Bypass Filter - Quad Commander - Quad Race Module - Nanofiber Air Filter - Air Horns & Strobes on the shelf - & now a carseat! VOTE FOR THIS MONTH'S ROTM!

07-24-2006, 10:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
*Towtug* Tech Specialist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 593 Towtug's Truck Pics	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 __________________ 2006 CTD MEGACAB 3500 4x4 AUTO Towing my Rockbuggy from one state to the next... Stop By And Vote For ROTM

07-24-2006, 01:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
carcrz Cummins in KC Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Belton, Missouri Posts: 652 carcrz's Truck Pics	that doesn't work on my '05. I've tried everything mentioned on this forum w/ exception to adding in a wire to bypass the seat belt. Which I don' tthink would even work because the horn still honks w/ the belt latched. Oh well. Hindsight is 20-20. __________________ 2005 DODGE RAM 2500 - Quad Cab - 4x4 - Lonestar Package - Chrome Handle Covers - Carbon Fiber Interior - Katzkin black/taupe Leather Seats - n-fab side steps - PML Tranny pan & Diff. Covers - FS2500 Bypass Filter - Quad Commander - Quad Race Module - Nanofiber Air Filter - Air Horns & Strobes on the shelf - & now a carseat! VOTE FOR THIS MONTH'S ROTM!

07-24-2006, 02:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Towtug* Tech Specialist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 593 Towtug's Truck Pics	So you are saying you have tried backing up (in reverse) and the door open and the alarm still goes off even when you foor is on the brake??? (I am talking about the foot brake, not the E brake) Because the brake light signal plus vehicle speed signal combined with an open door is what makes the alarm go off. I hold just enough pressure on the foot brake pedal to turn the tail lights on and the alarm does not sound off. JOSH __________________ 2006 CTD MEGACAB 3500 4x4 AUTO Towing my Rockbuggy from one state to the next... Stop By And Vote For ROTM

07-24-2006, 03:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
galaxie428 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2 galaxie428's Truck Pics	I guess that will teach me not to do that again without knowing exactly what is involved in the flash. I can back up ok with slight pressure on the brakes and everything is ok. It just scares the crap out of me the first time before I remeber I have to do that. Thanks for your help.

07-24-2006, 03:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
*Towtug* Tech Specialist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 593 Towtug's Truck Pics	I understand exactly!!! JOSH __________________ 2006 CTD MEGACAB 3500 4x4 AUTO Towing my Rockbuggy from one state to the next... Stop By And Vote For ROTM

09-01-2006, 06:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
retirementdiesel Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: country,central illinois Posts: 13 retirementdiesel's Truck Pics	I got same letter in mail for my 05. thanks you all warned me in time. I almost whent in to get it done. So when i did go there for dif, grease, i asked them about it. They said they would not do it if i did not whant it. Bet it is in other flashes or something that will sneak in un noticed. darn cornputers

09-12-2006, 01:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
millco Cummins Nut Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 321 millco's Truck Pics	If that had happened to me, I would have to put a switch in the wire to the horns so they could be disconnected......... Besides the fact that I would be mad enough to 'fix' some engineer type. Dan __________________ 06 3500 4x4 SLT 48RE Mega sized, Plus 2 micron fuel filter, Twin Frantz oil filters, Rokk CPS, BHAF, ARE shell, Well, it's up to 14+ MPG and of course there's a list of wants! 73 1210 2x4 Int'l - patiently waiting to become a Cummins! 76 Scout - looking for a 4BT!

09-12-2006, 06:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
*Towtug* Tech Specialist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 593 Towtug's Truck Pics	I had a buddies truck in yesterday with a couple problems and he has been avoiding the Recall like the pelage but when his truck needed another update that was in the flash too so he got stuck with it too!!! It scares the crap out of me every time I am backing up to the trailer and the horn honks!!! Im sure the ole lady next door dont like it much when I hook the trailer up at 4:30 and 5oclock in the mornings!! JOSH __________________ 2006 CTD MEGACAB 3500 4x4 AUTO Towing my Rockbuggy from one state to the next... Stop By And Vote For ROTM

10-05-2006, 08:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
Hawg Hunter Listening to Learn Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Centre County, Pennsylvania Posts: 927 Hawg Hunter's Truck Pics	Thanks guys. I received the same recall. Haven't taken the truck in for the recall and now I won't. __________________ Bobby 2003, 2500 SLT, 5.9L 24V ISB 250 SO, TST PMCR37, SMARTY TNT-NR, Wicked Eliminator LP, A-Pillar Autometer Pyro - Boost - Fuel Pressure Gages, Quadzilla Rail Pressure Gage, 4" Straight w/5" Tip, 4 SPD 48RE Auto Trans w/Goerend Triple Disk & Valve Body, Billit Input Shaft & Flex Plate, 3.73 Ratio 4X4, Crew Cab, LWB, Prodigy Brake Controler