This software update definitely helped mine out. I had a 2011 Ram with the same motor and set up as my 2013 and my 2011 drove and operated much better than my current 2013. Since the update that was installed Friday the tranny seems to operate smoother, the drone is at the minimum, and believe it or not I seem to be getting better fuel mileage. Better being I did get 17-17.5 to now Im getting 19-20..that's on the same 80 mile commute...curious to see how much better I'll get on a trip..
I just told my advisor to install the update for MDS/Drone on the Rams, He replied no problem. I did a lot driving around on the weekend and will tell you this much there is definite improvement on fuel mileage and shifting
Update made such a huge difference in the sound of the mds.I also
notice the tranny is alot smoother shifting gears but they applied two updates not sure what the other one was.
My dealer didnt charge me anything. What I did was I called my dealership and told them that I may have an update for my truck and I gave them this "TSB 18-050-14" she called me back a short time later and verified that it was an update for my truck. they up dated mine in about 30 minutes.
Have not done it on my 13 but back when I had the 2011 they did a similar MDS update and it helped with the MDS drone a lot. Unfortunately after about two months it was back to the loud drone again.
I got this update done on my truck today. Total improvement so far.
1) Can still tell when mds kicks in but not nearly as noticeable from before. Keep in mind I have a magnaflow 18 on my truck so it was quite evident when mds kicked in.
Believe it or not my muffler seems quieter...
2) I have only driven 20 miles or so but in that time not 1 vibration. My truck only periodically would vibrate before, but nothing so far!
Much smoother vehicle.
Also got 2 radio flashes done and a power steering flash done.
I just called up a local dealership and gave them my vin.. well they said there was no update for my truck.. I am definitely having poor fuel economy and lots of vibrations..
Just had the update installed in my 2013 hemi 6 speed. The dealer had to locate update but called next day to set up appointment. It is for the freeway vibration but it stopped the low speed shudder i had as it shot directly into high gear at low speed. Now it stays in gears longer, smoother shifts and it goes in to eco in fourth and up. No more shudder at low speeds. Great improvement to a fabulous truck. My wife says it is better ride and comfort than our car. I do not drive a lot but the mileage has upped two tenths around town also. Love the drive now.