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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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2013 ram 1500 sport has 4500 Kms on it ( I've only had this new truck for two months) and the dash lights and radio won't shut off. Keys are out and the doors are locked , radio still playing and dash lights still on. Been doing this for about 10 hours now. Anybody have this problem?
 
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 07:41 PM
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disconnect the negative side of the battery right away! I can't believe you've let this go for 10 hours.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 09:12 PM
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Did you install the latest software update? I think one of things it addressed was this exact issue.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 06:40 AM
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After I posted this , I did go out and disconnect the battery and it is working fine now.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Ram Tuff
After I posted this , I did go out and disconnect the battery and it is working fine now.
Next time it happens, why not just pull the radio fuse... seems it would be much easier.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Ram Tuff
2013 ram 1500 sport has 4500 Kms on it ( I've only had this new truck for two months) and the dash lights and radio won't shut off. Keys are out and the doors are locked , radio still playing and dash lights still on. Been doing this for about 10 hours now. Anybody have this problem?
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I'm happy to see that the problem is resolved. If it does happen again i would recommend bringing it to a dealer to be diagnosed. They will be able to advise if there is an update or repair needed. If you have any questions please PM me.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 01:32 AM
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Happens to me frequently if I'm on my phone (Bluetooth) and shut off the truck and get out. I need to hang up, put the key in and cycle it, then it turns off. Pretty pathetic if u ask me.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 07:20 AM
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Sometimes when I start the truck, the radio goes to AM. Then there are times when I'm driving that it will switch over to AM, for on reason at all. I never listen to AM and FM has very bad reception.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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Sounds like you need your radio replaced like i am doing for mine. Software updating didnt help.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 07:51 PM
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so you guys think that the radio is causing the dash lights to stay on?
 
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