Does my truck "talk" to the mothership?

[Sam Colt]

2019 Ram 1500. I don't have the hotspot or uConnect features activated. I do not wish to share telemetry, nor do I want automatic updates. I certainly do not want my truck accepting over the air connection requests. How do I ensure that my truck is not communicating with FCA or other entities without my knowledge and specific authorization?

 

[Vaquero]

It is.
They update software over the air.

 

[MountainGirl]

If it's a tracking concern, you might want to leave your phone at home as well... especially if your phone also talks to your truck.

 

[pronstar]

Pull the modem fuse or the power lead to it. Might need a service manual to find it.

 

[General Zod]

It'll only require one easy modification...

 

[Tnhawk]

It is.
They update software over the air.

Why does the software need updating between routine service schedule times?

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Looks like a 55....

 

[Vaquero]

Why does the software need updating between routine service schedule times?

My Ram hasn't been in a dealership in years.
But certain functions change without me lifting a finger.
It used to let me drive forward or reverse with the driver's door open.
Now, if I open the door with it in gear, it goes to Park.

Lot's of safety recalls are done without our consent.

I don't think anyone on this forum can honestly be untraceable.

Unless we get off line and throw away the phone.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

My Ram hasn't been in a dealership in years.
But certain functions change without me lifting a finger.
It used to let me drive forward or reverse with the driver's door open.
Now, if I open the door with it in gear, it goes to Park.

Lot's of safety recalls are done without our consent.

I don't think anyone on this forum can honestly be untraceable.

Unless we get off line and throw away the phone.

So, if you were going 30, and opened the door, it would go into park?

 

[Vaquero]

So, if you were going 30, and opened the door, it would go into park?

I don't know. I haven't tried.
But in the pasture, if I'm idling along and want a better look at a hoof or paw track, I open the door and lurch to a halt. It's aggravating.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I don't know. I haven't tried.
But in the pasture, if I'm idling along and want a better look at a hoof or paw track, I open the door and lurch to a halt. It's aggravating.

That's jacked up.

 

[MountainGirl]

I don't know. I haven't tried.
But in the pasture, if I'm idling along and want a better look at a hoof or paw track, I open the door and lurch to a halt. It's aggravating.

Aggravating? That's dangerous as hell, imo.
What if you had to bail out fast for some reason?
Frankly, I'm surprised it even lets you open the door when it's moving.

 

[Vaquero]

Aggravating? That's dangerous as hell, imo.
What if you had to bail out fast for some reason?
Frankly, I'm surprised it even lets you open the door when it's moving.

Hush. They might hear you.

 

[kbaxter60]

It'll only require one easy modification...

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Track that!

 

[Sam Colt]

If it's a tracking concern, you might want to leave your phone at home as well... especially if your phone also talks to your truck.

I do, most times. Or it's off.

 

[Sam Colt]

Pull the modem fuse or the power lead to it. Might need a service manual to find it.

Thanks for the tip. I'll look for it.

 

[MountainGirl]

Thanks for the tip. I'll look for it.

With luck it, or the wiring, wont be a critical component for other things to keep working.

 

[Vaquero]

We're talking about a computer on 4 wheels.
Most vehicles today are connected to some sort of signal.
They've all got a "screen " nowadays.

 

[Sam Colt]

I do not consent. All I'm asking is how I assert control.

 

[Tnhawk]

I do not consent. All I'm asking is how I assert control.

I don't want my vehicle talking to the mother.... whether it be manufacturer, insurance company, law enforcement or government.