Car Radar for RAM 1500 — Installation Notes
Car Radar on the RAM 1500 is one of the few items where the specification is not a matter of taste. This installation notes covers what has to be checked before the part is bought, what the installation actually involves, and what has to be documented for the vehicle to stay insurable and road legal in your market.
Failures here are rarely dramatic. They are warranty claims traced back to a single lot, or packing that arrived crushed at the port — the kind of problem that shows up at the worst possible moment.
Specification
| Item | Car Radar |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | RAM 1500 |
| Focus | Installation Notes |
| Base material | Anodised Aluminium |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Compliance | ISO/TS 16949 |
What to check before buying
- Fitment — confirm the model year and market version of the RAM 1500 before ordering.
- Compliance — ISO/TS 16949 documentation should be issued with the shipment, not after it.
- Material — Anodised Aluminium is the base; substitution is a new approval, not a small change.
- Installation — check whether the vehicle wiring or trim has to come out first.
- Documentation — keep the test report with the vehicle record.
Installation notes
- Disconnect the battery before any wiring work.
- Route cables away from moving parts and heat sources.
- Test the function before the trim goes back on.
- Record the installation date and the part number in the vehicle file.
- Re-check after the first week of use.
Maintenance and inspection
- Visual check every service interval.
- Function test after any electrical work on the vehicle.
- Replace at the first sign of intermittent operation.
- Keep the approved sample part number on the maintenance record.
Related safety items
Programmes that specify car radar usually cover car radar, rear view mirror, airbag control module, tyre pressure monitor at the same time.
Questions buyers ask
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 200 pieces per line.
How is packing specified?
Individual packing, inner box quantity and carton marking are confirmed at quotation stage so the cartons arrive ready for your warehouse.
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 14 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
Ask for the current catalogue and the specification sheet for this line.
