PEDAL COMMANDER for Ram 2500 3500 2019-2024 Truck Throttle Response Controller Fits: 4th, 5th Gen, Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Lone Star, Power Wagon, Tradesman, 6.4L 6.7L Ram Accessories
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- Will Berninger Whitewater Aviation Inc.2019-04-13Pedal Commander works!
We have a 2016 Ram 2500 Diesel 6 speed auto. Great truck but has a terrible lag at initial throttle up from a stop and same thing while driving say 30 steady speed and you need to accelerate quickly for whatever reason. I am not a lead foot or impatient driver by any means but this situation is bothersome. I looked at chips and programmers with a bunch of conflicting information and sketchy reviews and to be honest, don't feel the truck needs more power anyway, just better power management. Enter Pedal Commander. We purchased it and installed it recently. It is cheaper than many alternatives and is crazy easy to install. Simple and straight forward plug and play. I waited 30 minutes after running the truck and put my keyless keyfob about 80 feet away to prevent any chance of having the truck live in any way when unplugging the throttle sensor for hookup. Down loaded the App into my phone, started the truck, entered the serial number in the app and it was done. Honestly that simple. I started with City no boost and noticed it felt better. Pushed the increase button and tried again and yes, noticed it was better yet. I cycled through all of the options one at a time and can feel a difference with each mode and each power option. I like the sport mode somewhere between 0 and maximum, have not decided yet which one is best but this is the real deal. No need for a programmer if all you want is a better feeling and more responsive Diesel Ram with the 6.7 Cummins like I did. Still some lag when driving steady at 30 or so and wanting instant acceleration as the transmission will downshift when you push the accelerator pedal but it is SO much better. Also, I was very concerned that with this mod that it would be difficult to hold a steady speed. That is mildly true but not difficult at all. I really like the feel of the truck over stock and find it easier to drive but also easier to speed. I have noticed about 1.5 MPG lower average so far but with all the playing I have done, deserve it. I will update after the play factor wears off. Have not seen any smoke yet which is important for me as I hate the black smoke crap. Also, I miss understood the sales pitch on the Pedal Commander. It has several performance options in EACH performance range, not just a play on words as I sort of assumed they were saying. So many folks over state what they are selling can do but not this one. Sorry for the long read.
- J. Baker2024-06-04Awesome product :
I installed this on my 2019 Ram 1500 Classic 5.7 Hemi. It made a world of difference in the throttle response. Sport mode is quick. Reminds me of the old muscle car days. This is worth the money i spent.
- Jamie St.Pierre2024-05-26Definitely worth the money
I own a 2022 ram rebel. 5.7 hemi. The pedal definitely had lag before this item got installed sport Plus mode on +4 is definitely a game changer for the vehicle it's like on adrenaline now. No idea who created this item but thank you makes a vehicle worth having. The sport mode and sport Plus mode make your vehicle feel like it's alive and then you have four more settings positive and four settings negative to enhance or decrease your vehicle I enjoy the enhancement sport Plus mode makes your gas pedal very sensitive I could see not having it in that mode when you're driving in a parking lot backing out of your driveway it'll definitely put you into something lol.. with that being said to price is a little steep but definitely worth the investment easy install glad I took the chance and purchased the item!!!
- An honest consumer2022-05-20Works GREAT, and as advertised.
Super, super easy install. I put this on a RAM 1500 Longhorn Limited 5.7 HEMI eTorque and from start to finish it was 4 to 5 minutes. I could do it in 2 minutes now (just watch a few YouTube Videos). This does NOT make your vehicle faster. It does NOT add Horse Power. What it does is allows you to get off the line much quicker, without ANY lag. The different settings work as advertised, but I have not noticed better (or worse) gas mileage. For what it does, I like the $175 price tag better, so I only gave it three stars for value since you cannot buy a Pedal Commander for less than $285. With this being said, I still paid the entry fee to have it on my vehicle and I do like my trucks acceleration MUCH better off the line now. After appx. 40+/- MPH, you will never notice a difference though, and you will definitely NOT notice a difference at higher speeds. This device is super for low speed acceleration, where the Pedal Commander can eliminate all lag. Note: 1) Keep your remote start keys 35 feet away when installing, so it does not mess with the electronics. 2) Will NOT throw a code if stopped, but if you change settings while under throttle, it WILL throw a code and your engine will indicate something is wrong. The fix... simply unplug, wait a few minutes and plug back in. Simple. Lastly, the blue tooth feature works flawlessly.
- Jiwilliams792021-08-27My car responds to my foot like it should!
First, to begin, I understand how this works. I understand that it, based on the depression of the gas pedal, increases the signal (IE voltage) being sent to the ETC over stock settings. I think it also may send an immediate versus ramped up signal, but not 100 sure there1. Regardless I knew what I was getting. This all having been said, I don't think I would be able to get my car to drive like it is now driving just by "pressing harder on the pedal." That's what I had been doing, and it resulted in a jerks and unexpected downshifts. So, I have been driving around on sports -1. Seems the sweet spot for my truck and driving style (not crazy aggressive, but a little zip). It has made my truck more enjoyable to drive. The downshifts are predictable and where I want them. Really makes it drive like it should... BTW, I tried it on Sports plus +4 one time, and as a warning be careful. I wonder how many people back into trashcan or worse trying it out for the first time. I recommend this product as long as you know what you are getting. Its not going to turn your car into an F1, or your Ram 1500 into a TRX but it will give you a little more zip and a more enjoyable drive... 8 out of 10 (if it was a little cheaper it would be a 10)
- Brandon D.2016-08-13More than expected :) 2014 RAM 1500 5.7L
I don't normally write reviews on anything I buy, but I felt this product was amazing enough to do so. Installed it on my 2014 RAM 1500 Laramie with the 5.7L Hemi. Took me less than 10 minutes to install. No instructions, but if you know your way around a vehicle, you'll figure it out. Just plugs in series with the throttle sensor cable above the gas pedal. Plug it in, find a spot to mount the bracket holder, zip tie any excess cable out of the way, and done. I have a S&B cold air intake system and Air Raid throttle body spacer. I could feel the difference from the intake HP on the top end, and the added torque off the line from the spacer, but factory throttle response was still less than impressive. Enter Pedal Commander. THE DIFFERENCE WAS BEYOND NIGHT AND DAY! Economy mode is about the same as the factory reponse, maybe a little less. City mode is comparable to factory response, but probably a little better. Sport mode levels is where i drive a lot. Plenty of get up and go, with little lag time in the throttle. Now when in Sport+ Level 4, you can't even drive it around a corner casually because the slightest touch of the pedal wants to launch the truck at full throttle. This mode is strictly for drag racing in a straight line. You get full throttle in about 1/8 throttle movement. Truck launches like a rocket off the line with no throttle delay. Raced a 2014 Tundra Platinum edition 5.7L truck from a stop light. Gave them about a truck length jump off the line at a stop light just to be a nice guy, then hammered the throttle, caught the Tundra in no time flat and blew it's doors off as I sped by. The RAM 8 speed tranny and Pedal Commander in Sport+ Level 4 kept me in the full power RPM range from start to finish. So when those 420 horses started to buck, they had no problem leaving that Tundra in the dust. A lot of products are gimmicks and there is minimal noticeable difference in performance. This NOT one of those products. It absolutely changes the way your truck will drive and perform. It does not give your truck more horsepower, but it makes it drive to the absolute best of its ability for the situation you are in. Excellent product A+++
- Richard W.2023-11-26INSANE!!!
I must admit I was a on the fence with this product for over a year I had it on my wishlist and finally bought it. I was busy with so many upgrades I kind of prioritized them in what I felt was importance to me. I made a big mistake this is hands down the very first upgrade I should have made. Before the 3 in lift, wheels and tires, exhaust, cold air intake and all the other things I did. This one by far impressed me the most. I like the idea I can change the throttle response with my mood and driving conditions. Commuting back and forth to work I love the eco function it puts me at 18.9 in my 5.7 hemi. On the weekends with friends I can crank it up to sports mode. The installation was easy. I saw a lot of reviews that said installed in 5 mins. Realistically it took me about 35 minutes from the time I opened the box and went over all my mounting options and placement. After you figure out where you are going to mount , it then took me about 10 minutes to install and zip tie up the wires. Downloading the app creating a profile and connecting the device took 5 minutes with no issues. Keep in mind before you even open the box open your door for 15 minutes and place key fob 35 feet away from vehicle. I did exactly this no error codes or check engine light. This product delivers exactly as stated !!! My install was on a 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn.
- Chad2024-06-03Get rid of the lag
Work great on the ECO diesel. Makes it fun to drive.
- Consumer2021-11-122017 RAM 3500 DRW 4.10 AISIN
As the heading shows, I drive a 17 RAM 3500 Dually with 4.10 and Aisin transmission so mine is considered the HO. There are a couple of things I didn't see when researching. 1. Nobody seems to have long-term use reviews. Everyone is talking about just installing, had it a day, love the power, etc... 2. Does it make the truck jerk from a stop (slam the diff) or does it cause any other drivability issues. I will be a little hypocritical with my review, as I have only had mine about a week or so. I do intend on keeping it installed at least until the January 31st return window (if it doesn't cause any problems with the truck I will keep it installed). I have towed empty, pulling my 19k lbs. fifth wheel, running Diesel additive, and without additive. In all these scenario's I have kept it tuned to either City +4 or Sport with no +/-. Even with the Aisin being a slightly stiffer transmission, I have been very impressed on how the truck feels now. I am not driving it like a rental car so I have not seen any decrease in fuel efficiency. I have not even tried the Sport Plus settings. It accelerates extremely smoothly and the power seems to come on gradually but quickly (if that makes sense). Anyone who drives the Aisin knows the feel of the 1st to 2nd injector cutout, and with the PC the hesitation or cut out seems to be much smoother or less apparent. I haven't had any hard upshift or downshifts. The turbo spools the same as far as psi goes. I know what psi I was running before and it seems to be the same after installing the PC. However, the power is much more instantaneous and causes the transmission to down shift accordingly. Even when towing the trailer, I didn't feel like the amount of power it gave was causing stress or damage to the motor or drive component (that was one of my concerns). I can control my speed while towing and driving empty much better, which I believe is giving me the same if not better MPG. Before the PC, when I added Hot shots Secrets EDT, I could notice a difference in idle but also acceleration. With the PC installed, the truck has an equivalent amount of power with or without additive. I will likely still use it for its cleaning capabilities but will only use the maintenance dose now instead of the performance dose. **Update** 2 months now and 1 snow storm. I haven't had and CEL's and loved that I could turn down my throttle sensitivity when we had 24" of fresh snow. Being able to tame all that torque was key to keeping me on the road when it was snowing and icy. I am a bit surprised it didn't trigger any CEL when my truck goes into "battery saver mode" on really cold morning -4 to 13 degrees F. When the grid heater cycles, it drops to 11 Volts, but no Check Engine Lights. Very happy with that. I will say, I would never use the "eco" mode if I weren't in the snow! It makes the truck feel like a slug and very delayed turbo spool, but in the snow....perfect! *ONE MORE REVISION* So I have been using this a while and I will say there has still been no complications. I used this in conjunction with my Raceme ultra for a while and am not sure if I like it with the new software. It seems to mess with the shift points so the Aisin runs through the gears too quickly (not harsh or soft, just too fast). It shifted almost like normal when I put it on Tow/Haul mode but don't necessarily prefer the downshifting all the time in that truck setting. I turned it off with the Raceme and miss the throttle response but feel the truck shifts more appropriately with the new Raceme. Transmission shift points depend on drive pressure as well as throttle position and when the throttle band is changed and made more sensitive, it effected the shift points to a point I didn't think was safe for head pressure and engine boost.
- Kyle T.2024-06-23Smooths the acceleration
I know it’s not faster but it sure is smoother to drive. $$$ well spent