POOAF

[BlueScapegoat]

I've been keeping track of the P00AF on the Ram forum. So far, that code has resulted in a warranty turbo replacement 100% of the time. Here's the list on the Ram forum. Everyone who has gotten a new turbo hasn't had the P00AF reoccur.

Josh Nolt, 2022 Ram - 20,000 miles
@Mzflorida, 2022 Ram - 20,500 miles
@EC0RAM, 2022 Ram - 33,000 miles
Rob Rusk, 2021 Ram - 34,000 miles
@ruskracing, 2021 Ram - 34,000 miles
@PapaTango, (08/21) 2021 Ram - 38,000 miles
@ecodiesel13, (08/21/21) 2021 Ram - 41,000 miles
@wolfie59, 2021 Ram - 41,000 miles
@Krigger, 2022 Ram - 45,000 miles
@c3k, 2021 Ram - 45,500 miles
@jeeplj8, 2021 Ram - 52,000 miles
@vet18b, 2021 Ram - 53,500 miles
@otinchon, 2022 Ram - 56,068 miles
@2020North, (11/19/19) 2020 Ram - 67,000 miles
@Keith Chrisco, 2020 Ram - 88,000 miles
@leseiD, 2021 Ram - 99,000 miles

Fantastic info. Thanks for the work.

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[biodiesel]

Surely that would present itself as a permanent code, no?

EcoDiesel owners have been able to erase the code. It's fairly easy to replicate by towing the same load up the same hill/mountain that triggered it. One of the Jeep guys was able to trigger the code by running empty (no towing) and driving over a long steep grade somewhere in the Tennessee mountains if I remember correctly.

 

[biodiesel]

Fantastic info. Thanks for the work.

You're very welcome. I have two Gen 3 EcoDiesels, so I'm eager to learn the ins and outs.

 

[BlueScapegoat]

Has there been any update on replacing the turbo without a cab off? I saw somebody mention it somewhere but as far as I know it's still a cab-off operation. Seems so silly given how close it is when you have the fender off

 

[biodiesel]

Has there been any update on replacing the turbo without a cab off? I saw somebody mention it somewhere but as far as I know it's still a cab-off operation. Seems so silly given how close it is when you have the fender off

Under warranty, they have all been cab off repairs on the Rams. Unfortunately, I haven't followed the Jeep forum(s) to know what they are doing.

 

[ChrisNLA]

With all the vehicles that need the body lifted off to change the oil they ought to hinge them in the back like funny cars

 

[rharr]

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/p00af-the-journey.83419/

 

[rubicon4wheeler]

I've been keeping track of the P00AF on the Ram forum. So far, that code has resulted in a warranty turbo replacement 100% of the time. Here's the list on the Ram forum. Everyone who has gotten a new turbo hasn't had the P00AF reoccur.

Josh Nolt, 2022 Ram - 20,000 miles
@Mzflorida, 2022 Ram - 20,500 miles
@EC0RAM, 2022 Ram - 33,000 miles
Rob Rusk, 2021 Ram - 34,000 miles
@ruskracing, 2021 Ram - 34,000 miles
@PapaTango, (08/21) 2021 Ram - 38,000 miles
@ecodiesel13, (08/21/21) 2021 Ram - 41,000 miles
@wolfie59, 2021 Ram - 41,000 miles
@Krigger, 2022 Ram - 45,000 miles
@c3k, 2021 Ram - 45,500 miles
@jeeplj8, 2021 Ram - 52,000 miles
@vet18b, 2021 Ram - 53,500 miles
@otinchon, 2022 Ram - 56,068 miles
@2020North, (11/19/19) 2020 Ram - 67,000 miles
@Keith Chrisco, 2020 Ram - 88,000 miles
@leseiD, 2021 Ram - 99,000 miles

Nobody has been able to replace just the turbo actuator?

 

[rharr]

Nobody has been able to replace just the turbo actuator?

Roll the dice

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/New-Turbo-Boost-Control-Electric-Actuator_1601689016081.html

 

[biodiesel]

Nobody has been able to replace just the turbo actuator?

100% of the forum participants had the repair replaced under the 5 year/100,000 Powertrain Warranty. The repair procedure calls for a new turbo. That's partly because Jeep/Ram doesn't carry or sell the actuator.

 

[rharr]

100% of the forum participants had the repair replaced under the 5 year/100,000 Powertrain Warranty. The repair procedure calls for a new turbo. That's partly because Jeep/Ram doesn't carry or sell the actuator.

That's great for those guys but for us folk with april 2021 builds the warranty no longer stands....

 

[biodiesel]

That's great for those guys but for us folk with april 2021 builds the warranty no longer stands....

The defective actuators show up early 'if' owners/operators push their trucks early in ownership. Unfortunately, some people don't buy a travel trailer or do any heavy towing until their warranty is almost up, and that's when they detect the problem.

You could always contact Garrett and request a part supplier and/or part numbers. As mentioned above, some people have found various part numbers and have used certain actuators with mix results.

My 2020 Ram EcoDiesel is a designated tow rig. We've towed a 7,000 lb. travel trailer for 60,000+ miles without any issues. This includes towing over some of the longest/steepest mountain passes in California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico. We just logged over 1,000 miles last week towing from New Mexico to the Missouri/Arkansas border.

 

[FC1]

Well, I unfortunately deleted the code. Drove today to Panama City. 200 miles round trip. No problems. Oil temp only got up to 220

 

[biodiesel]

Well, I unfortunately deleted the code.

It's pretty common for folks to delete that code, especially when they are on vacation or a long towing trip. It takes a pretty good load to get the P00AF to trigger. Depending on the load and terrain, it may only happen once on a 500-mile trip. Those who are towing through the Mountain West may see that code popup several times in a single day of towing.

 

[FC1]

I was pulling from South Florida. 90 something degrees. Felt temp, well above 100 degrees. I have 30 thousand left of factory warranty and a nother year.
There really isn’t a dealer ship around that I trust to do the work. That’s a story I’ll tell you later

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