Just did this on my 14 Ram 1500 5.7 hemi , works like a charm. My truck Stays way cooler now, down here in Tucson where it’s 100 degrees daily. If you do this take your time and be patient. All it takes is some sockets and a flat head screwdriver. Do it!
Wish I knew this sooner. On 2018 Ram with Pentastar I now run 194 degrees at 75mph with this tip. That is instead of like around 230 with those stupid shutters on. I'd rather pay a few more gas dollars a year then have a blown gasket, or cracked head. Oil and trans are both cooler as well.
I've been looking forever to find this video. No one else seems to have issues I guess. But mine are clicking their ass off. I couldn't reach the electrical connector to disconnect the thing. But this video gives me a place to start.
You've overlooked the secondary function of the shutters. They prevent large birds of prey from taking out your a/c condenser when they punch head first through your grill at 57mph. I'll be replacing mine.
On month two. No cel! Runs between 185 and 192 at 105 ambient temp. Make sure the motor is in the same position as you started when putting it back together and you should be fine. Also. No tune was used and I had the dealer put a 180 thermostat in.
Thanks for the video , but i have a question how does your truck run on the highway......i agree with what you said in your video can you tell me about the long term effect of this mode i have a 2017 Ram 1500 bighorn Crew cab just purchase
Great but not what I wanted. For my grill and light bar to fit right I had to notches out the bottom off the shutters. Doing so removed the shutters bottom mounting bolt. Now it doesn't work right, check engine light. Instead of tricking it like you done I just want to remove it. Right now I have it plugged in. Is my only option is to delete the code?
I did my truck plus installed a 180 thermostat but after running a while, my check engine light comes on, code P1D73, I clear it, and after a while comes back on. The 4 shutters are opening and closing as they should. Any suggestions?
I took out mine and just zip tied the motors there was good for couple months but now the check engine light keep coming it's plugged in correctly i checked the fuse it's not blown what could cause that? maybe the motors is not working but how do i check if it's the motors?
My check engine light came on with my 2014 ram the code saying it’s for the ags system. If I do what you did in the video and then installed it back on just like you will my check engine light then shutoff and disappear?
Did this to fix the code I was getting due too missing one of the bottom shutters replaced that with a different one then did the delete. Got rid of my code for a bit then it came back. Please help!!
Thanks the video. Any update of deleting the middle fins? I’m just like you don’t care the aerodynamic, I’m worry of the check engine and I’m mostly driving in the city and noticed temperature goes up. Thanks again
@@cherokeeronnie I followed your vid and my temperature stayed at the middle at highway but one thing I noticed when I was at gas station and lines is long, the temperature goes up again so I turn on my a/c and temperature back to normal. Any idea. Thanks
I ripped the back cover off . And all but the two center fins . Then they stop with the frame do closed . And at 90 epoxy an piece of wood to stop . No engine light after wood . They were tracing to far
Just bought a 2016 focus st and i was pissed off to learn that someone had previously removed the grill shudders (poorly). There is a much larger intercooler so I’m happy about that but it keeps throwing a code about grill shudder gate A not activating.
I have a 2012 5.7 will this work on my truck . I like the Idea cheap simple and reversible if needed. As well I will be removing machanical fan and replacing with the v6 unit .
Also some research pointed at a lower temp sat and setting the fan temp lower . I have a superchips tuner and run an 87 octane tune . Stock tune can not be modified . Before I start I will check with tuner that the fan temp can be lowered .
Hello friend thanks for your video I own 2015 Ram 1500 I deleted the AGS just like you did No a problem but after three weeks I got the P1D73 code Any suggestions? Thank you very much
I know this is an old vid but I just did this to my shutters just like you did and I keep getting an error code . I looked it up and it’s a AGS code . What did I do wrong ?
I don't know if your check engine light came on before or after you did this, but if it did that is probably why your check engine light still comes on. From what I've read it has to move at start up or you will get the code. I'm guessing leaving the top and bottom shutters on, move just enough so the computer knows they are working. I reset my code once without doing anything by just unhooking the battery for a few minutes, but after a short time it came back on. Mine appears to be stuck open. If it didn't do it before but did after than I have no clue.
No it would not, he had no light and the way he removed the center fins the computer thinks it’s still there and working. Why would doing what he did turn off your light?
my friend,can you tell me,if you removed all shuter,radiator fan not stay on all time after 70 degree? i removed just plastics from shuter and i have left just plastic just for servo,otherways radiator fan work all time because not find stop position
I have a 2015 ram 1500. My Check engine light comes on once in a while. I thought it was because my gas cap wasn’t tight enough . Or a glitch in the system. Although I was Sceptical because when light comes on it prevents it from going into “ECO”mode. (Which I’m not a fan of anyway it’s a truck, I don’t want eco mode lol ) I just reset the battery and the engine light goes off but usually comes back on between 300-500 Kms later. I’m going to try this and see if this is the issue. I have a good feeling this has been it along !!
Ronnie, i was talking to a couple fellow jeepers, and on ebay there is a friggen roof rack for 12 bucks! They actually got a full roofrack, they showed me pics. Couldnt believe it i bought 2. Just saying perhaps for ur poor mans build!
Can i do this in a vw jetta 2016? I fixed them about a year ago but now they got fucked up again & i dont wanna spend $400 for that. Wheni feel like they are useless in my car as well. ?
"It came that way from the factory for a reason." Because hot motors meet government economy standard and wear out quicker. The reason is so they can sell more trucks! Who has the higher IQ?
That's the stupid ass EPA holding a gun to the head of the engineers. All that "make it run hot" BS. No thanks.. I like all my Temps down. When your normal operation is the ragged edge of overheating you have zero margin for errors. I just did the thermostat bypass on my trans and a 180 stat. This mod I'll be doing later tonight. Soon there after will be cat-less long tubes
Imagine your gen ztarded ass thinks this piece of plastic is better than the 100 years of vehicles that never had this and works just fine. You thinking the way you do is because your parents never told that your ideas are stupid, they always said “that’s a great idea” because they got sick of hearing you cry every time your feelings got hurt and thus you became who you are now.
Did my 18 ram 1500 Pentastar, runs so much cooler , oil is cooler and trans is cooler no check engine light works great 👍
Did my 2015 RAM 1500 Hemi today/ leaving from B.C to YUMA in 3 weeks.......removed 6 shutters.....dam, it actually works great!!! thank you Glenn
Thanks brother I did mine today and I can really tell a difference in running temperature it’s alot better
no check engine light so far?
@@dieazme not at all brother it runs a lot cooler when towing
Thx for the great video,my trucks chillen
Thank you, you helped me because I am from Saudi Arabia and the weather here is hot
What it is the difference before abd after removed?
Just did this on my 14 Ram 1500 5.7 hemi , works like a charm. My truck Stays way cooler now, down here in Tucson where it’s 100 degrees daily. If you do this take your time and be patient. All it takes is some sockets and a flat head screwdriver. Do it!
Wish I knew this sooner. On 2018 Ram with Pentastar I now run 194 degrees at 75mph with this tip. That is instead of like around 230 with those stupid shutters on. I'd rather pay a few more gas dollars a year then have a blown gasket, or cracked head. Oil and trans are both cooler as well.
I've been looking forever to find this video. No one else seems to have issues I guess. But mine are clicking their ass off. I couldn't reach the electrical connector to disconnect the thing. But this video gives me a place to start.
You've overlooked the secondary function of the shutters. They prevent large birds of prey from taking out your a/c condenser when they punch head first through your grill at 57mph. I'll be replacing mine.
On month two. No cel! Runs between 185 and 192 at 105 ambient temp. Make sure the motor is in the same position as you started when putting it back together and you should be fine. Also. No tune was used and I had the dealer put a 180 thermostat in.
How can i test my grill shutter motor if its working bc my grill shutter broken but dont know if my motor is working
I will definitely be doing this soon
Thanks for the video , but i have a question how does your truck run on the highway......i agree with what you said in your video can you tell me about the long term effect of this mode i have a 2017 Ram 1500 bighorn Crew cab just purchase
Thanks much I love my old fleet truck!
You can run a winter front to warm up in winter.
Awesome video. Getting the engine to run cooler means a touch more hp so anything helps.
THANKS I WILL GIVE IT A TRY ON MY 2021 CHEVY BLAZER.
Great but not what I wanted. For my grill and light bar to fit right I had to notches out the bottom off the shutters. Doing so removed the shutters bottom mounting bolt. Now it doesn't work right, check engine light. Instead of tricking it like you done I just want to remove it. Right now I have it plugged in. Is my only option is to delete the code?
Thanks brother I’m about to do mine today
Even better, you can cut back the top and bottom shutter fins so there almost no resistance when they shut to maximise air flow.
That's what I was thinking.
If the top n bottom ones need to be there then cut them w a dremel tool
I did this & need to know how do I get the light to go off?
Scangauge>>clear codes
Did you notice any difference in the performance of the a/c?
Same question
Same question regarding the a/c
Almost looks like your condenser is leaking in video
Was kinda wet when you reinstalled your grille
I did my truck plus installed a 180 thermostat but after running a while, my check engine light comes on, code P1D73, I clear it, and after a while comes back on. The 4 shutters are opening and closing as they should. Any suggestions?
I have the same f@$ code. What you did about it?
Tried taking it apart and aligning everything back together and it’s still there. Not sure what to do either
You have to tune it. To get rid of the code
How do you do that? @@Lucidkevin1
Great job sir,ur very smart,want my truck to get as much air as possible def going to do to my truck thx for the video
My grill actuator got broke and i instantly noticed that im burning half the amount of fuel..does that make sense
Exactly well said
I took out mine and just zip tied the motors there was good for couple months but now the check engine light keep coming it's plugged in correctly i checked the fuse it's not blown what could cause that? maybe the motors is not working but how do i check if it's the motors?
My check engine light came on with my 2014 ram the code saying it’s for the ags system. If I do what you did in the video and then installed it back on just like you will my check engine light then shutoff and disappear?
Did this to fix the code I was getting due too missing one of the bottom shutters replaced that with a different one then did the delete. Got rid of my code for a bit then it came back. Please help!!
Thanks the video. Any update of deleting the middle fins? I’m just like you don’t care the aerodynamic, I’m worry of the check engine and I’m mostly driving in the city and noticed temperature goes up. Thanks again
If you do what I did in the video the check engine light won’t come on
@@cherokeeronnie I followed your vid and my temperature stayed at the middle at highway but one thing I noticed when I was at gas station and lines is long, the temperature goes up again so I turn on my a/c and temperature back to normal. Any idea. Thanks
@@bisdakakora2528 turning on ac will open fins
@@cherokeeronnieSo simply removing the middle slats is called Shutter delete?
What about on a 2017 gmc sierra. I wanna bypass it as well
I ripped the back cover off . And all but the two center fins . Then they stop with the frame do closed . And at 90 epoxy an piece of wood to stop . No engine light after wood . They were tracing to far
You think this would work for me 2015 Jeep Cherokee it has an active grill shudder as well
Prolly I don’t
See what not
Just bought a 2016 focus st and i was pissed off to learn that someone had previously removed the grill shudders (poorly). There is a much larger intercooler so I’m happy about that but it keeps throwing a code about grill shudder gate A not activating.
I have a 2012 5.7 will this work on my truck . I like the Idea cheap simple and reversible if needed. As well I will be removing machanical fan and replacing with the v6 unit .
I might just have to try it and see
Also some research pointed at a lower temp sat and setting the fan temp lower . I have a superchips tuner and run an 87 octane tune . Stock tune can not be modified . Before I start I will check with tuner that the fan temp can be lowered .
This may not work on a jeep unless a Ram V6 cooling fan with shroud fits .
Hello friend thanks for your video
I own 2015 Ram 1500
I deleted the AGS just like you did
No a problem but after three weeks I got the P1D73 code
Any suggestions?
Thank you very much
Yea, don’t damage or remove factory items
Did you get that figured out?? If you just removed the middle fins and left the upper and lower you shouldn't get any lights
I know this is an old vid but I just did this to my shutters just like you did and I keep getting an error code . I looked it up and it’s a AGS code . What did I do wrong ?
I don't know if your check engine light came on before or after you did this, but if it did that is probably why your check engine light still comes on. From what I've read it has to move at start up or you will get the code. I'm guessing leaving the top and bottom shutters on, move just enough so the computer knows they are working. I reset my code once without doing anything by just unhooking the battery for a few minutes, but after a short time it came back on. Mine appears to be stuck open. If it didn't do it before but did after than I have no clue.
@@throwingsandDid you just remove the middle slats only and still got the light??
But my question to you is. Would that work for a vehicle that is giving you a " CHECK ENGINE LIGHT " notification & the code is ACTIVE GRILL SHUTTER ?
No it would not, he had no light and the way he removed the center fins the computer thinks it’s still there and working.
Why would doing what he did turn off your light?
Can i do that on a nissan altima?
Will this fix U11E9 code?
Can't you just disconnect it in the open position?
You can but Disconnecting the actuator will force a check engine light.
my friend,can you tell me,if you removed all shuter,radiator fan not stay on all time after 70 degree? i removed just plastics from shuter and i have left just plastic just for servo,otherways radiator fan work all time because not find stop position
I have this on my 2017 Chevy Tahoe. Can this work on it being a Chevy???!!!!???
Did you try it ?
Can I do the same thing in a Nissan Murano I have the same problem.
Nice idea thx I’m going to go do this
Fords you can turn on your A/c. They will command full open. Then unplug it. Never got a check engine light.
Where do you unplug from?
I have a 2015 ram 1500. My Check engine light comes on once in a while. I thought it was because my gas cap wasn’t tight enough . Or a glitch in the system. Although I was Sceptical because when light comes on it prevents it from going into “ECO”mode. (Which I’m not a fan of anyway it’s a truck, I don’t want eco mode lol ) I just reset the battery and the engine light goes off but usually comes back on between 300-500 Kms later. I’m going to try this and see if this is the issue. I have a good feeling this has been it along !!
Did you solve your issue about check engine? I have same truck with same year and model. I have check engine light also
you need to get a computer reader and see what codes come up.
Ronnie, i was talking to a couple fellow jeepers, and on ebay there is a friggen roof rack for 12 bucks! They actually got a full roofrack, they showed me pics. Couldnt believe it i bought 2. Just saying perhaps for ur poor mans build!
BuBBz send me the link lol
@@freedombird6854 how do i msg you? i dont think im suppose to post the ebay page on here.
@@BuBBz i followed you on instagram if you wanna send the link on there
Ya it closes until ur engine gets to the 210 degrees and makes the better thermostat and or e fan useless
You said you don't like it so you want to remove it..but you didn't, in the end it's still there.. what's the purpose of that..
He explained rather clearly why you leave the two in there.
Can i do this in a vw jetta 2016?
I fixed them about a year ago but now they got fucked up again & i dont wanna spend $400 for that. Wheni feel like they are useless in my car as well. ?
What did you do
He what did you ever do? I got a 15 Jetta and mines messed up. Makes a crazy noise. And opens and closes randomly
I'm gonna try this with my Audi Q7
Thank you. Great video
You're the best
What motor does your Ram have?
Major Weakness 5.7 Hemi
Thanks for the advise my truck runs a whole lot cooler
"It came that way from the factory for a reason." Because hot motors meet government economy standard and wear out quicker. The reason is so they can sell more trucks! Who has the higher IQ?
That's the stupid ass EPA holding a gun to the head of the engineers. All that "make it run hot" BS. No thanks.. I like all my Temps down. When your normal operation is the ragged edge of overheating you have zero margin for errors. I just did the thermostat bypass on my trans and a 180 stat. This mod I'll be doing later tonight. Soon there after will be cat-less long tubes
Do the words gas mileage and hemi go together? lol....
Dan Hambrick yeah I use to get 18/19 miles to a gallon now I get like 14😂
😅
Get a Cummins they don't have those
Imagine thinking you know more than a vehicle manufacturer
Imagine your gen ztarded ass thinks this piece of plastic is better than the 100 years of vehicles that never had this and works just fine.
You thinking the way you do is because your parents never told that your ideas are stupid, they always said “that’s a great idea” because they got sick of hearing you cry every time your feelings got hurt and thus you became who you are now.
Actually he does..this is epa garbage
Tell me you know absolutely nothing about engines without actually saying that you don't.
What happen to my comment? Did you not like it and reported it like a libtard?
Why would they have this bullshit cause a CEL
L
Could u just cut the middle fins with a saw,so u don't have to remove the whole assembly thx
Your right but if I ever wanted to trade it back in I wanted to put everything back the way it was
Great idea