2018 Ram 5500 Electrical Parts

This table covers the alternators that charge the battery and run the electrical load. Typical signs include dim lights at idle, a battery lamp, or a growl from the charging pulley. Load-test the battery and inspect the belt and grounds — a bad ground mimics a failed alternator. Read more

56 Alternator / Generator parts are listed for the 2018 Ram 5500, from REMY, TERREPOWER, PURE ENERGY and 9 other brands. MOPAR 4801769AB carries the "Popular" badge. They are grouped as New and Remanufactured, with Remanufactured the largest group at 34 parts from FVP, PURE ENERGY, REMY and 6 other brands.

This table covers the brackets that mount the Alternator / Generator. Typical signs include a cracked mount, a rattle, or a bracket that no longer holds alignment. Confirm position in the notes. Many brackets look alike and bolt to different corners. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Ram 5500 — MOPAR 4627648AC.

This table covers the pulleys on the alternator shaft. Typical signs include a growl or chirp that follows engine speed, or a pulley that will not spin freely by hand. Spin each pulley with the belt off. Roughness or play means replace it with the belt. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 300435.

This table covers the batteries listed by group size and specification. Typical signs include slow cranking, a battery lamp, or a no-start after the vehicle sat overnight. Confirm group size and terminal layout in the notes. Clean the posts and the ground before condemning the battery. Read more

6 Battery parts for the 2018 Ram 5500 come from 6 brands — DEKA, FVP, ACDELCO and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is DEKA 9A94R. Every part fits both the 6.4L V8 and the 6.7L L6 DIESEL Turbocharged.

In the AGM (Extended Life) grade, DEKA, FVP, ACDELCO and 2 other brands supply 5 parts: grouped under the catalog's "AGM (Extended Life)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is DEKA 9A94R.

In the Performance AGM (Extended Life + Increased Power) grade, FULLRIVER supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Performance AGM (Extended Life + Increased Power)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is FULLRIVER FT85094R.

Part numbers include DEKA 9A94R, FVP P94RAGM and ACDELCO 94RAGM, among others listed above.

This table covers the positive and ground cables that run from the battery. Typical signs include a stretched or frayed cable, or a control that no longer reaches the end of its travel. Route the new cable through the same clips. A kinked cable binds and fails early. Read more

MOPAR supplies the 3 Battery Cable parts for the 2018 Ram 5500.

This group includes MOPAR 68145073AB, MOPAR 68249863AC and MOPAR 68281076AB.

This table covers the Battery Current sensors. Typical signs include a warning lamp, a stored code, or a reading that drops out when the harness is wiggled. Inspect the connector and ground before replacing the sensor — wiring faults are often condemned as bad sensors. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Ram 5500 — MOPAR 68318616AC.

This table covers the Battery Heat shields. Typical signs include a bent shield rubbing a rotor, or rust-through that leaves the backing open. A rubbing shield will eat a new rotor. Straighten or replace it before the wheel goes back on. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Ram 5500 — MOPAR 68494324AA.

This table covers the trays the battery sits in. Read more

4 Battery Tray parts for the 2018 Ram 5500 come from 3 brands — MOPAR, DORMAN and SKP. 1 part fits every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include DORMAN 00074, MOPAR 68095940AF and MOPAR 55372563AB, among others listed above.

This table covers the resettable circuit breakers in this vehicle's electrical system. Read more

2 Circuit Breaker parts for the 2018 Ram 5500 come from MOPAR. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: MOPAR 68148874AA and MOPAR 4692143AA.

This table covers the Door control modules. Read more

2 Door Control Module parts for the 2018 Ram 5500 come from MOPAR. Every part fits both the 6.4L V8 and the 6.7L L6 DIESEL Turbocharged.

Listed part numbers: MOPAR 68225100AD and MOPAR 68225101AD.

This table covers the replacement fuses for this vehicle's fuse boxes. Typical signs include one circuit dead while its neighbor still works, or a fuse that blows again as soon as you replace it. Match amperage and fuse type. A repeat blow means a short — find it before the next fuse. Read more

13 Fuse parts for the 2018 Ram 5500 come from MOPAR. The "Popular" part is MOPAR 6101488. 12 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

In the 10 Amp grade, MOPAR supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "10 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOPAR 68100731AB.

The 15 Amp section lists 1 option from MOPAR — grouped under the catalog's "15 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MOPAR 68100745AB is listed in this group.

The 20 Amp section lists 3 options from MOPAR — grouped under the catalog's "20 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MOPAR 6101488 is listed in this group.

In the 25 Amp grade, MOPAR supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "25 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOPAR 68100747AB.

In the 250 Amp grade, MOPAR supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "250 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOPAR 68241002AA.

In the 30 Amp grade, MOPAR supplies 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "30 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOPAR 68144653AA.

The 40 Amp section lists 2 options from MOPAR — grouped under the catalog's "40 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MOPAR 68144445AA is listed in this group.

In the 5 Amp grade, MOPAR supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "5 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOPAR 68124783AA.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the fuse blocks that hold this vehicle's fuses. Read more

2 Fuse Block parts are listed for the 2018 Ram 5500, from DORMAN and MOPAR. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 956356 and MOPAR 68322377AB.

This table covers the Fuse Box covers. Read more

2 Fuse Box Cover parts for the 2018 Ram 5500 come from MOPAR. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: MOPAR 68202821AA and MOPAR 68188679AA.

This table covers the horns mounted in the front of the vehicle. Read more

14 Horn parts for the 2018 Ram 5500 come from 2 brands — FIAMM and MOPAR. The "Popular" part is FIAMM 7210223. Every part fits both the 6.4L V8 and the 6.7L L6 DIESEL Turbocharged.

The Accessory Replacement section lists 7 options from FIAMM — grouped under the catalog's "Accessory Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. FIAMM 7210223 is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, FIAMM and MOPAR supply 7 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is FIAMM 7201223.

This table covers the receivers that pick up the key-fob unlock signal. Read more

MOPAR supplies the 7 Keyless Entry Module / Receiver parts for the 2018 Ram 5500. MOPAR 56046957AA carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2018 5500.

Part numbers include MOPAR 56046957AA, MOPAR 56046958AA and MOPAR 68363199AC, among others listed above.

This table covers the key fobs that lock, unlock and start the vehicle. Read more

5 Keyless Entry Remote parts are listed for the 2018 Ram 5500, from DORMAN and MOPAR. MOPAR 56046955AG carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2018 5500.

Part numbers include MOPAR 56046955AG, DORMAN 99772ST and DORMAN 99509ST, among others listed above.

This table covers the ultrasonic park-aid sensors in the bumper. Typical signs include a warning lamp, a stored code, or a reading that drops out when the harness is wiggled. Inspect the connector and ground before replacing the sensor — wiring faults are often condemned as bad sensors. Read more

6 Parking Aid Sensor parts are listed for the 2018 Ram 5500, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, AUTOTECNICA, MOPAR and 1 other brand. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS PPS110 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2018 5500.

This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS PPS110, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS PPS45 and AUTOTECNICA CY1317815 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Power inverters. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Ram 5500 — MOPAR 56046934AA.

This table covers the Rain sensors. Typical signs include a warning lamp, a stored code, or a reading that drops out when the harness is wiggled. Inspect the connector and ground before replacing the sensor — wiring faults are often condemned as bad sensors. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Ram 5500 — MOPAR 68149325AC.

This table covers the Serial Data Gateway modules. Typical signs include a cluster of unrelated faults, a no-communication code, or a module that will not sleep. Confirm power, ground and programming compatibility in the notes. Modules are rarely plug-and-play across years. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Ram 5500 — MOPAR 68454413AA.

This table covers the speed sensors on the transmission, transfer case or ABS ring. Typical signs include a dead speedometer, harsh transmission shifts, or a code for vehicle speed. Inspect the tone wheel and the connector before replacing the sensor. Read more

5 Speed Sensor parts for the 2018 Ram 5500 come from 5 brands — ULTRA-POWER, AUTOTECNICA, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is ULTRA-POWER SC658. Every part fits both the 6.4L V8 and the 6.7L L6 DIESEL Turbocharged.

The Economy section lists 3 options from ULTRA-POWER, AUTOTECNICA and BECK/ARNLEY — the catalog's value-priced group. ULTRA-POWER SC658 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from MOPAR and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is MOPAR 68244169AA.

This group includes ULTRA-POWER SC658, AUTOTECNICA CY1320158 and BECK/ARNLEY 0900013 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the starter motors that crank the engine. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor. Read more

18 Starter Motor parts are listed for the 2018 Ram 5500, from WAI GLOBAL, MOPAR, TERREPOWER and 6 other brands. WAI GLOBAL 19971N carries the "Popular" badge.

In the New grade, WAI GLOBAL, MOPAR and TERREPOWER supply 4 parts: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is WAI GLOBAL 19971N.

In the Remanufactured grade, PURE ENERGY, FVP, MOPAR and 6 other brands supply 14 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is ACDELCO 3362181.

This table covers the Starter Motor Heat shields. Typical signs include a bent shield rubbing a rotor, or rust-through that leaves the backing open. A rubbing shield will eat a new rotor. Straighten or replace it before the wheel goes back on. Read more

This group shows a single part: MOPAR 56044116AE.