Performance Update: As noted by CS in Alabama and/or TC Diesel, the ECM software update does indeed noticeably affect performance and mileage. Brief weekend summary: Towed trailer 51 miles from my house to some private property we own on a trout stream for camping. Performance was...
Hi all. So yesterday I had the official 'software' update for my ECM module performed as part of this settlement. I also called FCA's settlement number (833-280-4748) once again to hammer them about the promised reimbursement for my EGR cooler repair. That number now has a 'greeting'...
Latest update: Per instructions provided earlier this week to call on May 3rd, I reached out to FCA with the 'new' EcoDiesel Settlement hotline number (833-280-4748) and spoke with an Audra. She was able to confirm all my details via the last 8 characters in my VIN, asked for current miles on...
Guys - thanks for all the information and feedback. Sure good to know for a 'diesel newbie' like me. (Always been relatively handy with normal maintenance - spark plugs, rotors/distributors, carburetors (back before electronic ignition and fuel injection) and of course rotating tires, changing...
CS/TC Diesel - question: (One of you may know the specifics on this.) I went to the Green Diesel website and am going to purchase the reprogrammed/tuned ECM unit. However, as part of the emissions settlement with FCA, I see it involves a 'software update.' I'd bet that's required to be...
Latest EGR Cooler 'Settlement' update: Per instructions from FCA last week to call back on May 1, I did so yesterday. (This is for getting reimbursed for the $2700+ for the EGR Cooler replacement from a couple weeks back, which I had to initially cover out of my own pocket.) I spoke with...
Pardon my ignorance - what's a MAP sensor? I did watch the video and read a number of testimonials on GDE; looks like about a 30 minute effort which the average mechanically inclined individual could do. Thanks again!
Thanks John Jensen and CS in Alabama. I have had zero insight into diesels until my foray into them with this truck. I have had - twice - the truck go into limp mode with some 'Throttle Control Module' error, and I was told I need to 'drive it like I stole it' otherwise it would continue to...
Thanks for the enlightening feedback. Are there outfits here in Michigan who can do that GDE tuning?
My truck (bought used from the owner of the dealership, and which had only 8000 mile on it when I bought it) I've maintained myself; I change the oil every 10K, and the fuel filter at 15K...
Latest update on the EGR Cooler Failure: I got a case number and 'Case Manager' from FCA to work with me. As of mid-week last week, the dealership was squawking about me needing to pay the bill for the repairs ($2738.47) - which I did. Same afternoon, I got a call from FCA's POC indicating...
I just had the same issue. Chances are you're low on coolant due to a crack in the EGR Cooler and your coolant is going out your exhaust. This is nearly a $3000 item but IS covered under the EcoDiesel emissions settlement with Fiat Chrysler. (It expands the warranty to cover all things EGR...
Thanks. A good friend of mine has that same engine in his F350 as well. I'm just wondering (and have to believe it's not a bad thing) if there is something similar I can/should do with my RAM EcoDiesel at some point. I'm not excited about potentially putting $$$ into the engine on and off...
Hey everyone. Latest update: Got my RAM ED back Monday night this week. Total cost for the EGR Cooler replacement was $2735 and some change. Dealership handed me my keys with the work order, and had a note-pad stapled to it with the URL for the settlement site (I'd already registered) and...
Just some more information. I composed an email and sent it to my dealership - K&M Wayland (formerly Wayland Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram) in Wayland, Michigan, about 20 miles south of Grand Rapids. I sent it to my primary salesman (we'll call him 'Joe') and CC'd the Service Manager - whom I've...
Thanks. My dealership - Wayland Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram - is also run by friends. I've been buying vehicles there and having them serviced for myself, wife and two kids since 1982. They recently were bought out by a larger entity from Grand Rapids, MI (they're now known as K&M Wayland CDJR)...
Interesting. This document provided looks identical to my Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram dealership's repair document and they're indicating a $2900 charge for me. As noted, I should be able to be reimbursed for this work at some point, but it's interesting how some dealerships are apparently...
Wow - thanks for this information. I downloaded the entire document (mostly legalese...) and will have it in my back pocket! I had problems with coolant disappearing and the culprit was diagnosed this week to be a faulty EGR Cooler - which appears to be covered within the settlement. At this...
This happened to me (for the second time in about a year since I've had my EcoDiesel) and basically went into limp mode. The dealership squeezed me in within a week (originally said it would be two weeks before they could get to it) as I couldn't get the code to clear nor could I get it to...