Okay I will. Thank You. Have to find some more free time since this will probably take me couple of hours.
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Remote start added to 2020 Tradesman (SOLVED)
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Remove the side light. Easy quick job. Check if you have the brackets for dumper. If you do measure the distance between them when gate is down. I will measure in my truck and let you know. If the distance is the same they should work 100%
I have already looked and the attachment points are there. I will measure the distance closed and open.
7 1/2 to 9 1/2. closed to open distance ball to ball.
I think I will allow the dealership to do mine. Kinda like a test. If things go well, great. If not, well, they will lose future business except for warranty work.
Just make sure you capture (upload) all your current System ID. System Status before you make any changes, and upload your logs as you go so you know where/what/when something changed.
Infotainment? You have to rip the cluster out of the dash to use that bypass. The KoadTech cable is the preferred bypass for HD trucks.
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I'll take screen shots
How often are you really gonna use it once things are set? And there is an increased security threat.
You can leave it connected - unless you need to visit the dealer or you're concerned about someone hacking in via your WiFi.
I believe some have relocated the SGM to make it possible to use the infotainment bypass by just removing the knee bolster, but I don't know the specifics.
With the Koadtech, I just unplug it from the OBD port and stuff it up where nobody will find it.
I believe some have relocated the SGM to make it possible to use the infotainment bypass by just removing the knee bolster, but I don't know the specifics.
With the Koadtech, I just unplug it from the OBD port and stuff it up where nobody will find it.
Yea...that what I meant! lol Thanks
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well still have to wire the headlights I want to install the 12 inch screen might want to put factory led headlights so i couldn't imagine everytime to do a mod like that i have to remove the cluster
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I sure am glad I checked this thread again! @Brutal_HO you are the MAN! I was just about to order the Infotainment Bypass and was DREADING the fact that I would have to remove my gauge cluster everytime I needed to change a setting. The instructions for the KAOdTECh https://6d6c157f-f89c-43ae-8a03-8e0...d/6d6c15_2857cd0f14804724b30b761f568e66f0.pdf makes this choice a no-brainer.
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Yea I had no idea I would have to remove the cluster everytime I would add a new feature. I did the remote start wasnt to bad to unlock idiots at the stealer ship could figure it out
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I have a few NOOB questions about adding the remote start feature to a basic 2020 Ram 2500 Tradesman. Just an FYI - At this point, I have not performed any mods with the OBD at all.
I called my local dealership and they are willing to activate a fob that I bring in (even if the fob I bring in has the remote start and tailgate option on it) for $65. They said they would activate the remote to lock/unlock and start the truck after they received a PIN code from Ram, but since I wasn't buying the fob from them, they would make no guarantees, but it should work if it is an OEM fob. So here come the questions -
Can I just get the dealership to activate the fob first, before performing any mods - such as wiring the sensor from the hood latch to the BCM and manipulating the BCM with the AlfaOBD method? Or do I need to have the wiring completed and modify the options with the AlfaOBD before the dealership activates the remote?
I called my local dealership and they are willing to activate a fob that I bring in (even if the fob I bring in has the remote start and tailgate option on it) for $65. They said they would activate the remote to lock/unlock and start the truck after they received a PIN code from Ram, but since I wasn't buying the fob from them, they would make no guarantees, but it should work if it is an OEM fob. So here come the questions -
Can I just get the dealership to activate the fob first, before performing any mods - such as wiring the sensor from the hood latch to the BCM and manipulating the BCM with the AlfaOBD method? Or do I need to have the wiring completed and modify the options with the AlfaOBD before the dealership activates the remote?