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Axle unlock flashing orange
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2019 2:34 pm
by UTRay
Gang,
Have a ‘19 PW and the axle unlock button is flashing orange. I’m assuming that the axle unlock feature is malfunctioning and I need to take it to the dealer. Is this correct?
Thanks,
Ray
Re: Axle unlock flashing orange
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2019 8:24 pm
by OffroadTreks
Kind of need more details. I mean is it just flashing going down the road, or when you try to use it?
Re: Axle unlock flashing orange
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2019 8:50 pm
by waldo
Did you push the button again to unlock it? They'll trip from locked once you get over 25 mph or so.
Like above, not enough details.
Re: Axle unlock flashing orange
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 9:28 am
by FordyceCreekTrail
I believe the 19s may be different as well. I was hoping they re-designed them to work.
Re: Axle unlock flashing orange
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 11:02 am
by UTRay
Sorry for the lack of info, it flashes whether you are stationary or moving, in 2wd or 4wd hi. Also, couldn't find anything about it in the 2019 owners manual. Made an appt with the dealer to bring it in. Will keep ya'll posted in case anyone else in the future has this problem.
Ray
Re: Axle unlock flashing orange
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 11:48 am
by waldo
UTRay wrote: ↑Sun Dec 08, 2019 11:02 am
Sorry for the lack of info, it flashes whether you are stationary or moving, in 2wd or 4wd hi. Also, couldn't find anything about it in the 2019 owners manual. Made an appt with the dealer to bring it in. Will keep ya'll posted in case anyone else in the future has this problem.
Ray
https://cdn.dealereprocess.org/cdn/serv ... up2500.pdf
Page 320.
Try turning them on and off while moving about 5 mph with some lock to lock turns on gravel. They can torque lock.
Re: Axle unlock flashing orange
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 12:29 pm
by UTRay
Thanks Waldo, will do!
Re: Axle unlock flashing orange
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 9:39 pm
by MEATWAGON
Mine does too, not an issue, goes out at about 15mph
Re: Axle unlock flashing orange
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 8:42 am
by FordyceCreekTrail
If yours engage regularly, you are way ahead of 2018 and prior owners. Our front ones rarely engaged with out modification. Disengaging issues are simply a matter of removing the tension from the axles. That will be a problem with any manual lockers.
Re: Axle unlock flashing orange
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 5:57 pm
by MaxSteel19
I have a 19, but have only had time to test in the driveway. So far I am consistently able to lock/unlock both lockers only after full stop-to-stop turn of the steering wheel while idling forward in 4L. Seems like same is required for quickest sway bar disengage/engage.
Re: Axle unlock flashing orange
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2019 8:51 am
by FordyceCreekTrail
Well my front sway bar disconnect has actually never worked, I gave up on that. Guess they use a terrible connector that comes loose, gets dirt in it, ect, ect. Never worked, not even when I bought it, dealer fixed under warranty and charged me one time. I don't do a ton of real wheeling and you don't have to have it, so I have not rewired it like the locker controls. I thought the new ones were supposed to work in 4 high? Thats always the rumor.
Re: Axle unlock flashing orange
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2019 7:10 pm
by Oilbrnr
FordyceCreekTrail wrote: ↑Wed Dec 11, 2019 8:51 am
Well my front sway bar disconnect has actually never worked, I gave up on that. Guess they use a terrible connector that comes loose, gets dirt in it, ect, ect. Never worked, not even when I bought it, dealer fixed under warranty and charged me one time. I don't do a ton of real wheeling and you don't have to have it, so I have not rewired it like the locker controls. I thought the new ones were supposed to work in 4 high? Thats always the rumor.
The connector at the 'smart-bar' is a locking lever/cam design that is substantial, and like all the electrical connectors on the RAM (and for that matter any modern vehicle) are well sealed.
I find it difficult to believe that it wasn't repaired under warranty and/or you weren't diligent about making it so or finding another dealer that could. Surely there is more than one in ABQ...
Re: Axle unlock flashing orange
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2019 9:29 am
by FordyceCreekTrail
They said connector was loose under warranty, went back and they said it had mud in it and handed me a 90.00 bill to add grease, next time out did not work. Most everyone on here fights this connector. I have not looked for it yet.
Re: Axle unlock flashing orange
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2019 12:25 pm
by Oilbrnr
It is right on the swaybar actuator. Large, flat, with a locking handle that operates the cam lock. Easy to get to and very positive in its' engagement. I've not read of people fighting with it.
Re: Axle unlock flashing orange
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2019 8:20 pm
by UTRay
Little update to my original post, took the truck into the dealer and the service advisor said it was a wire being pinched by the suspension from the factory install and grounding out. They repaired and no more flashing light! Thanks for the help.
Re: Axle unlock flashing orange
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2019 1:04 am
by cb1987
Oilbrnr wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2019 12:25 pm
It is right on the swaybar actuator. Large, flat, with a locking handle that operates the cam lock. Easy to get to and very positive in its' engagement. I've not read of people fighting with it.
i havent read of one person having trouble with it. except fordydcecreek
. like you said, its a heavy duty cam lock and easy to get to behind the bumper