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I live in the SW Arizona area, and it's time to replace the batteries.
No, I'm going to complain too much.
The truck is an 18, and the batteries are the original.
I am looking at both AGM and SLA.
I want to get some ideas on what to get that will last.
2006 2500 QC Laramie 5.9 (Sold in 2016). 2017 3500 DRW CC Laramie, Loaded. MM3 tuned by DRD. 4" SS by Jamo. 68REF, 4.10 Rears. (Sold). 2018 3500 DRW Longhorn CC AISIN 4.10's. On a good health care plan by DRD.
Usually, I recommend AGM, but the jury is still out on a final decision.
See my post below; I'm still doing okay on my warranty replacements.
https://www.igotacummins.com/threads...Battery-Issues
2014 RAM 3500 (Aisin) 3.73 4X4 Limited Crew Cab Long Bed DRW. Oil Bypass Filter, Fuel Filtration Kit, Cold Air Intake, City Diesel Actuator and 50 Gallon Aux Fuel Tank.
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Thanks, Bob.Originally Posted by AK Bob
I wonder if AGM has an issue with the Alaska cold.
I remember hearing something about that when I was stationed in Fairbanks.
Being in SW Arizona, cold is not an issue.
I was reading something about an intelligent battery sensor.
Do you have more info on that?
2006 2500 QC Laramie 5.9 (Sold in 2016). 2017 3500 DRW CC Laramie, Loaded. MM3 tuned by DRD. 4" SS by Jamo. 68REF, 4.10 Rears. (Sold). 2018 3500 DRW Longhorn CC AISIN 4.10's. On a good health care plan by DRD.
Yes, I agree it’s probably a cold weather issue, something you won’t have to worry about down there, LOL.
I have attached the information on the IBS; basically, you need to disconnect all power from the IBS so it can re-learn the new batteries.
2014 RAM 3500 (Aisin) 3.73 4X4 Limited Crew Cab Long Bed DRW. Oil Bypass Filter, Fuel Filtration Kit, Cold Air Intake, City Diesel Actuator and 50 Gallon Aux Fuel Tank.
I have AGM, same as Bobs; of course, I live in the southeast and have had them since 2020 with no issues.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500, G56, 6.7, CC, 4x4
2016 RAM 3500 4x4 Laramie Crew Cab ,G56
Thank you for the info.
So when I replace both batteries, everything will be disconnected at the same time, so it should go into a relearn.
If you disconnect and replace one battery at a time, it will not relearn and cause issues if I read it correctly.
2006 2500 QC Laramie 5.9 (Sold in 2016). 2017 3500 DRW CC Laramie, Loaded. MM3 tuned by DRD. 4" SS by Jamo. 68REF, 4.10 Rears. (Sold). 2018 3500 DRW Longhorn CC AISIN 4.10's. On a good health care plan by DRD.
What would be some good choices for AGM?
EverStart Platinum AGM Battery, Group Size H7 (12 Volt 850 CCA) - Walmart.com
I was looking at this one.
Price dont seem too bad.
2006 2500 QC Laramie 5.9 (Sold in 2016). 2017 3500 DRW CC Laramie, Loaded. MM3 tuned by DRD. 4" SS by Jamo. 68REF, 4.10 Rears. (Sold). 2018 3500 DRW Longhorn CC AISIN 4.10's. On a good health care plan by DRD.
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Yes, exactly; you want to disconnect both batteries simultaneously so the IBS will lose power.
Don’t try to keep from losing voltage by just swapping out one battery at a time.
2014 RAM 3500 (Aisin) 3.73 4X4 Limited Crew Cab Long Bed DRW. Oil Bypass Filter, Fuel Filtration Kit, Cold Air Intake, City Diesel Actuator and 50 Gallon Aux Fuel Tank.
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Group size 94R is the same size as the H7.
The one you found sounds good with 850 CCA.
Attached is a link with some more information and some other possible options.
https://batterygroupexpert.com/group-94r-battery/
2014 RAM 3500 (Aisin) 3.73 4X4 Limited Crew Cab Long Bed DRW. Oil Bypass Filter, Fuel Filtration Kit, Cold Air Intake, City Diesel Actuator and 50 Gallon Aux Fuel Tank.
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So I picked up some new AGM batteries and replaced the stock ones.
The truck started with no problems.
Now I have a new issue.
The climate control is not working correctly.
When I go into settings on the Uconnect (radio), I miss a lot of stuff.
There are no trailer options, no suspension with the auto air, no XM radio, and no driver options.
It seems like the Uconnect settings menus just disappeared, mostly fundamental stuff.
All I did was change out two batteries.
How do I fix this issue?
2006 2500 QC Laramie 5.9 (Sold in 2016). 2017 3500 DRW CC Laramie, Loaded. MM3 tuned by DRD. 4" SS by Jamo. 68REF, 4.10 Rears. (Sold). 2018 3500 DRW Longhorn CC AISIN 4.10's. On a good health care plan by DRD.
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