I have a 2013 ram rt 4x2 and is there a way to turn off the stability and traction control completely off. I just don't like not having full control of my truck and power. I didn't pay close to $50.000 to be restricted

 

Don't you have a button on the dash to shut it off? I'm pretty sure my 2010 does.

I'd pay real money to be able to disable the ABS. That is downright dangerous in snowy/slippery/icy conditions. Stopping distance is WAY more than when I can modulate it myself. The 'off' cycle modulation time is much too long.

Rob

 

I do have the button and yes it works to a point but in deeper snow the stupid brakes like to lock up the front tires off and on and the throttle cuts back. I'm an experienced driver and I know my limits. Sometimes you gotta use the gas to steer the back end around sometimes and I can't. And braking is no issue for me I drive tractor trailer, dump truck, and floats.

 

I've even tried all the little tricks with the button and key and nothing works.

 

I know with gm trucks you just hold the button down to disable everything, but this doesn't work on rams. I think the conclusion for this to work is remove the fuse to disable everything.

And i know what you mean, can't even do a donut if a guy wanted to.

 

Now if I buy a programmer like a bullydog or something like that will it disable the esp and traction control?

 

ABS is fuses 6 and 26. Or you could just unplug the module. I know of no other way to disable it. On the Jeep Wranglers, they used to have a software update that disabled it or enabled you to disable it VIA scan tool. It was for people who installed oversized tires and lifts, etc. ESP while mud doggin' is a buzzkill. I'm surprised they don't have this ability for the trucks.

 

Thanks TNtech I'll have to try that out.

 

And if you disable the abs by pulling the fuse - the speedo stops working too At least it does on a 2009. I had tried that when I was having an issue with a bad wheel sensor.