Finding the 2018 ram security gateway module location

If you've been trying to clear a persistent check engine light or tweak some settings using an OBDII scanner, you've probably realized the 2018 ram security gateway module location is tucked away in a spot that isn't exactly "user-friendly." For anyone owning a 2018 or newer Ram, this little box is the gatekeeper to your truck's brain. Before 2018, you could just plug in a scan tool and go to town. But then FCA (now Stellantis) decided to add a layer of security that basically puts a "read-only" lock on your diagnostics port unless you have a way around it. ...

February 1, 2026 · 7 min · Labier Lizette