Ecodiesel deleted and needs recall done

[Shorty9311]

I have a 2015 Ram 1500 ecodiesel that is deleted. And it stalled out on me going down the road. The code it was reading was for the crankshaft position sensor. Which I see is a recall. I’m wondering if the dealership will fix the recall and if the computer being flashed will delete the tune and put the truck in limp mode. I do not have a tuner to put the flash back on. This is why it’s bothering me to get it done.

 

[1shadowsabre]

I doubt whether any warranty or recall work will be done on a deleted truck. Take it to a transmission shop as they will have experience pulling the tranny that is required to access the tone ring and CPS.

 

[TC Diesel]

Your tune is at risk at any dealership, they may cover the tone ring, but you are likely to get the updated Software , and than your dash will be a lighted up with just about every MIL/CEL/Code associated with deleted components missing.

 

[Shorty9311]

Is there a possibility I could get them to not to put the updated software on the truck? I bought this truck 6 years ago and it was already deleted and didn’t come with a tuner so i am not sure if the guy had a tuner previously or if he bought a computer that had the deleted software on it. Don’t know if I could buy a tuner and program it. I don’t even know where to begin with looking for what tuner to get if I am able to do this

 

[Shorty9311]

If not taking to the dealership what’s a round about number on how much it would cost to have a diesel mechanic or somebody do this job? I know the transmission has to come out so I know it’s going to be pricey.

 

[TC Diesel]

My guess 800.00 -1200.00 plus parts.

 

[Shorty9311]

That’s not as bad as what I was expecting I was thinking $2000 or more. Might just have somebody do it. A lot of diesel mechanics around my area don’t like working on these ecodiesels.

 

[Shorty9311]

Would Dodge replace the tone ring under the recall or would they just put the update software. Cause I am reading that majority of the issues are the tone wheel delaminating and not the sensor

 

[TC Diesel]

If it dilaminates the sensor must be replaced, in order for the recall to be paid the tech must update software.

 

[Shorty9311]

Dang so I am probably better off paying to get it fixed somewhere else if I don’t want the computer flashed. I did see something on molar saying that they would reimburse if I fix it somewhere else. Is this only true if I did it before the recall came out or could I still get reimbursed for it now?

 

[Shorty9311]

Update just got off the phone with FCA and they said I have a choice on getting the tone wheel replaced and not getting the computer flashed. So that was my biggest problem was getting my tune wiped out.

 

[TC Diesel]

If you take it to a dealer, you had better be specific and clear, because, I doubt whoever you talk to knows the ins and outs of every independent Dealership policy on repairs.

 

[1shadowsabre]

You don't need a diesel mechanic for this work. The tone ring and CPS have nothing to do with it being a diesel. Just try a good transmission shop!