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'13 RAM 1500 just shut off in traffic #1723337
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Need some quick help, driving in city traffic and my truck just shut down, coasted into a parking lot and can not get the key out and can not get out of park now...and I'm 160 miles from home..
Any ideas to get me rolling greatly welcome!
Thanks!


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Re: '13 RAM 1500 just shut off in traffic [Re: dstryr] #1723338
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You'd probably get more views in the "General" section. What city are you in right now? Good luck!

Re: '13 RAM 1500 just shut off in traffic [Re: burdar] #1723339
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Sounds electrical so check the fuses under the hood. And the battery cables also.

Re: '13 RAM 1500 just shut off in traffic [Re: stumpy] #1723340
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Checked fuses, tried a jump just in case, can not turn the key to 'off', can not shift out of park....interior und underhood lights work great but no power to my usb or 12v ports to keep my phone charged...wth???


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Re: '13 RAM 1500 just shut off in traffic [Re: dstryr] #1723341
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Checked fuses, tried a jump just in case, can not turn the key to 'off', can not shift out of park....interior und underhood lights work great but no power to my usb or 12v ports to keep my phone charged...wth???




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Re: '13 RAM 1500 just shut off in traffic [Re: 3hundred] #1723342
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Or, call a Dodge dealer - the service guys should be able to walk you through this...

Good luck.


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Re: '13 RAM 1500 just shut off in traffic [Re: Sunroofcuda] #1723343
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Just got towed, nobody could or wanted to answer what happened...will dig for answers and let you guys know...won't see a service tech until tomorrow and have a brother in law in town so at least have a place to stay.


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Re: '13 RAM 1500 just shut off in traffic [Re: dstryr] #1723344
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Sorry I couldn't have been of more help. I'll agree with the others that it's an electrical issue and should be a fairly quick fix for someone familiar with the electrical layout in these trucks. IE: Fuse, relay, etc.

keep us posted.

Re: '13 RAM 1500 just shut off in traffic [Re: dstryr] #1723345
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Sounds like the WCM

Re: '13 RAM 1500 just shut off in traffic [Re: TJP] #1723346
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Quote:

Sorry I couldn't have been of more help. I'll agree with the others that it's an electrical issue and should be a fairly quick fix for someone familiar with the electrical layout in these trucks. IE: Fuse, relay, etc.

keep us posted.




Hey, Tim, nice chatting....I ended up talking with a couple of service guys and neither one offered a thought but they'll squeeze it in tomorrow.


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Re: '13 RAM 1500 just shut off in traffic [Re: dstryr] #1723347
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I had my 12 ram kill on me as I was rolling in the driveway. took it in and they found the wire going to the fuel pump had been crimped off some how. something to check..


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Re: '13 RAM 1500 just shut off in traffic [Re: mopars_1] #1723348
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I talked to my service manager a few miutes ago...ignition module failed, where the key goes in...why? it just did...$460 parts and labor...and no help from Chrylser on a goodwill warranty at 47k miles...

A few weeks ago I was in for service to reflash my radio, the internal phone for 911, sirius tuner, bluetooth, all quit working. That was just a reflash and Chrylser did warranty that...

I am becoming less of a fan of electronics...when the module fails how would you put in neutral to move the truck, etc? You CAN'T...

Anyway, will be on the road by late afternoon.
Thanks, guys!


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Re: '13 RAM 1500 just shut off in traffic [Re: dstryr] #1723349
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Definitely electrical if it won't release the key. Maybe the charging system went out and you drove the battery flat. Or, if you're saying the lights are BRIGHT... perhaps a run wire or fuse/fusible link like already mentioned

Years ago I took my 2005 hemi in for a TSB PCM update flash, and shortly thereafter it just flat-out quit at one intersection. That was unnerving. That stuff was supposed to fade away with carburetors. When I got it going again, something was scrambled and it was in limp mode with no transmission shifting. I had to cycle it again for it to clear out. I hate electronics


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Re: '13 RAM 1500 just shut off in traffic [Re: dstryr] #1723350
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thanks for the follow up. I'd request the part(s) back and b-tch up a storm. ignition switch failures seem all too common these days. A 2 or so year old truck with 47K on it????
How long have we been making ignition switches / modules???? Sheesh!!!

Re: '13 RAM 1500 just shut off in traffic [Re: TJP] #1723351
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thanks for the follow up. I'd request the part(s) back and b-tch up a storm. ignition switch failures seem all too common these days. A 2 or so year old truck with 47K on it????
How long have we been making ignition switches / modules???? Sheesh!!!




Something from 2013 still be under a bumper to bumper warranty. I can't see paying money for this problem. What's going on with that, OP?

I'd be screaming from the mountain if something wasn't covered under warranty less than 2 years from date of purchase.


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Re: '13 RAM 1500 just shut off in traffic [Re: VincentVega] #1723352
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Quote:

thanks for the follow up. I'd request the part(s) back and b-tch up a storm. ignition switch failures seem all too common these days. A 2 or so year old truck with 47K on it????
How long have we been making ignition switches / modules???? Sheesh!!!




Something from 2013 still be under a bumper to bumper warranty. I can't see paying money for this problem. What's going on with that, OP?

I'd be screaming from the mountain if something wasn't covered under warranty less than 2 years from date of purchase.




Don't know about the trucks but my car is 3 years 36,000 miles.

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Re: '13 RAM 1500 just shut off in traffic [Re: 3hundred] #1723353
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I did a quick check. my 05 truck was 7/70. 2014s seem to be 5/100,000. Should be fine. Maybe there's more to the story

Maybe it's in the details. Electrical may not be under powertrain.

Either way, that's a crap warranty. I don't care how it's structured, if there's a way they can screw you after 2 years, it's wrong.

I remember sitting in the dealer buying my '05 that January, with the big fat sales boss sweating over me telling me I should buy an additional warranty to cover things like the "engine computer" failing. That statement and his slavering delivery almost caused me to turn down the deal. I said "why would the computer go bad?"

I guess that sort of thing does happen, but to organize the warranty to exclude responsibility is BS


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Re: '13 RAM 1500 just shut off in traffic [Re: VincentVega] #1723354
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I did a quick check. my 05 truck was 7/70. 2014s seem to be 5/100,000. Should be fine. Maybe there's more to the story

Maybe it's in the details. Electrical may not be under powertrain.

Either way, that's a crap warranty. I don't care how it's structured, if there's a way they can screw you after 2 years, it's wrong.

I remember sitting in the dealer buying my '05 that January, with the big fat sales boss sweating over me telling me I should buy an additional warranty to cover things like the "engine computer" failing. That statement and his slavering delivery almost caused me to turn down the deal. I said "why would the computer go bad?"

I guess that sort of thing does happen, but to organize the warranty to exclude responsibility is BS




Electrical is not covered under powertrain. Might be under a 3/36 bumper to bumper but the OP said the truck had 47K on it. Not saying it's right...just the way it is. 47K is a lot of miles on a '13. I have a '13 with just over 10K on it

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Re: '13 RAM 1500 just shut off in traffic [Re: Dcuda69] #1723355
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You can call Chrysler directly. It's worth a try. For $500 bucks, I wouldn't even hesitate.


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Re: '13 RAM 1500 just shut off in traffic [Re: VincentVega] #1723356
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Seems that on earlier models there was a recall for this problem.Chrysler safety recall k08 issued in August 2010.

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