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2016 Ram 1500 Eco Diesel turbo replacement

cs in Alabama

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Feb 21, 2019
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I have never moved anything on that side of the engine. The EGR diffuser tube is on the left.
 

earlymopar

New Member
May 1, 2019
20
5
Truck Year
2016
Just read through this post and am wondering if the "GDE Tune" mentioned that is beneficial to the soot problem is "any" of the GDE controller tune options or one specifically? I have a 2016 Eco Diesel that I use 80% for towing on 2-3 hour trips. I added a GDE controller within the 1st 5k miles.

- EM
 

cs in Alabama

Active Member
Feb 21, 2019
522
135
Truck Year
2015
yes, because it shuts off the EGR. The Sofakingtuned.com solution does so as well, as an option. All these problems are EGR related.
 

earlymopar

New Member
May 1, 2019
20
5
Truck Year
2016
Thanks CS. Where in "Bama" are you located? My brother in law is located in Huntsville-Madison. I love it back there.

- EM
 

earlymopar

New Member
May 1, 2019
20
5
Truck Year
2016
A small world indeed. I was shocked the first time I went to that area just how much aerospace business there is and I'm sure I'm only aware of a small portion of it.

Take care,

- EM
 

EcoBumbed

New Member
Apr 11, 2019
4
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Truck Year
2014
My EcoDiesel has been in the shop for the same message. The first time they said there was a lead from the Intercooler hoses. They replaced them (cost $1300) and said that should fix it. Drove 8 miles down the road and had to return. Next, the software update was applied and suppose to fix the problem. My truck is back in the shop. I agree with a comment that they do not know why or what the problem is from. My truck has 58 K mile and have always properly maintained it.
 

Raiman

New Member
Jun 24, 2019
2
0
Truck Year
2016
Hate to come here like this...last Wednesday driving on the highway heard a loud knock and got pulled over for the oil pressure light to come on and my 2016 Ecodiesel to die on me. Thus far we have diag of intake and turbo...but they’re saying engine may be shot. Less than 60k on my 2016 bought brand new and dealer serviced and I’m pissed. Anyone have anything similar or directions to go?
 

cs in Alabama

Active Member
Feb 21, 2019
522
135
Truck Year
2015
Hate to come here like this...last Wednesday driving on the highway heard a loud knock and got pulled over for the oil pressure light to come on and my 2016 Ecodiesel to die on me. Thus far we have diag of intake and turbo...but they’re saying engine may be shot. Less than 60k on my 2016 bought brand new and dealer serviced and I’m pissed. Anyone have anything similar or directions to go?
Lots of people. 7 to 9% of eco's die just as you described. The main bearing design or assembly is bad...on some. Some people are on their 2nd or 3rd engine. On the other hand, some engines are great and run 2 -3 hundred k miles trouble free.
 

Raiman

New Member
Jun 24, 2019
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2016
Lots of people. 7 to 9% of eco's die just as you described. The main bearing design or assembly is bad...on some. Some people are on their 2nd or 3rd engine. On the other hand, some engines are great and run 2 -3 hundred k miles trouble free.
Ok so when they come back trying to throw parts?-have automotive background from other OEM(s) and have refrained from getting into the a$$ of FCA but it’s coming. The dealer did provide a loaner for now; said they hope to determine tomorrow if it’s truly the engine. I guess we wait? Anyone have any good news on this?
 

EcoBumbed

New Member
Apr 11, 2019
4
0
Truck Year
2014
My EcoDiesel has been in the shop for the same message. The first time they said there was a lead from the Intercooler hoses. They replaced them (cost $1300) and said that should fix it. Drove 8 miles down the road and had to return. Next, the software update was applied and suppose to fix the problem. My truck is back in the shop. I agree with a comment that they do not know why or what the problem is from. My truck has 58 K mile and have always properly maintained it.
The dealer finally called and said they can not fix my truck and come pick it up. The truck is under warranty and Chrysler does not have a fix. It has been in the shop four times for the same issue (Service Electric Throttle Control). Not sure what to at this point. Any ideas?
 

TC Diesel

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Jul 14, 2016
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I have always been able to resolve the issue how far Form MN are you.
 

BoostN

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The dealer finally called and said they can not fix my truck and come pick it up. The truck is under warranty and Chrysler does not have a fix. It has been in the shop four times for the same issue (Service Electric Throttle Control). Not sure what to at this point. Any ideas?

So, they want you to go away without a fix? Not a good look for FCA or the dealer.. the dealer at least should be helping so you can get to a resolution.
 

TC Diesel

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Jul 14, 2016
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Ugh......
 

brndnwebb

New Member
Jul 2, 2019
2
3
Truck Year
2015
Turbo went at 151k miles. At the dealer now I was driving and it sounded like a playing card in wheel spokes then started smelling burning. I pulled over and smoke bellowed from under the hood, the service dept said the turbo got hot and melted the boost controller. We will see what happens.
 

EcoBumbed

New Member
Apr 11, 2019
4
0
Truck Year
2014
I was surprised when they told me. My understanding if you receive service elect. throttle control message, you are supposed to take to the dealer asap. Does it void my warranty by driving it with the message light on?
 

carlhenry

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Yes they take u out in the woods and shoot u/////just kidding 😁
 
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