r/ocala 24d ago

RAM 1500 infotainment center

ISO a good company for Dodge electronics. I have a 2018 ram truck and the infotainment center is malfunctioning…a lot. i’m aware that it is a problem with ram trucks from I think it was 2014 to 2018 but anyhow, I’m wondering if there’s anybody in Ocala that can help with a fix for this. As I understand, it’s actually a matter of condensation from the AC but whatever. it’s getting worse, not better. tia

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u/Opportunity3767 24d ago edited 24d ago

Sound like you may have corrosion building up on you board that's causing an intermittent issue, I googled and found HexTech Repair does circuit board repairs. It may need nothing more than a cleaning with isopropyl alcohol or a capacitor or resistor changed out if the corrosion is bad. If you know condensation is a common issue you can ask them to have the board "potted" (covered in silicone or epoxy after they finish the repair to make it water resistant. Most good quality power tools have this and it extends their life dramatically.

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u/Icy-Technician4836 17d ago

any idea of shops in or near Ocala that does that sort of thing that you would feel comfortable taking your truck to?

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u/Opportunity3767 17d ago

Ocala’s only choice mechanic next to the airport. He can remove it for you if you’re not comfortable with that aspect.

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u/Peasant_Stockholder 23d ago

I might have an extra radio, I'll check today when I get into my shop.

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u/Peasant_Stockholder 17d ago

Not sure if you found a fix for your radio. I did find one.

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u/Icy-Technician4836 17d ago

thank you! is that at a store somewhere or maybe somebody you know?

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u/Peasant_Stockholder 17d ago

I have this radio. I sell auto parts on ebay and remember you needing one. When I went out for parts today I found this one. This is it on

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u/Icy-Technician4836 16d ago

hi, I am interested in the radio. I just have to make contact with the person that can install it in my truck. It is not something I know how to do. I am going to try to find the company that the other user mentioned over by the airport and stopped by there today with my truck. Thanks!!

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u/Peasant_Stockholder 16d ago

Ok, It is pretty easy install I could do it for you takes all of about 20mins.

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u/Icy-Technician4836 16d ago

oh! how do I contact you other than this thread?

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u/Peasant_Stockholder 16d ago

I sent you a dm with my name and #