2006 electrical

[6naline01]

Greetings all I am seriously considering a purchase of a 2006 2500 from a friend but he has had an electrical glitch,turn signals go from left to right repeatidly,then no power to right running light when trailer is hooked up and eight pin loses power to 1 pin any thoughts? TIA 6

 

[JFought]

he has two different problems.
the turn light (with no trailer) problem is the muti switch in the column (which i got a dodge flyer in the mail is warranted to 150K)

the trailer light are a totally different issue,
search TIPM and you will see. (tipm is 06+ truckd) (Total Integrated Power Module)
Basically its computer controlled and when it detect an issue/short/overload is stops send power for that circuit to the trailer plugs.
the tipm can roughly be reset 3 times (by dealer Star tool)
(some people still fry the unit- dealer replacement at $600 plus)
a guy here is selling a unit to protect the tipm unit, but your friend will still need his tipm to be re set. .

Search "tipm saver" under "for sale"

 

[CDonaldson]

I have a 2006 and have had no electrical problems whatsoever. As JFought stated, the turn signal problems are caused by a problem in the multi-function switch, I received a letter from Dodge and was told that they extended the warranty on that switch to 150K miles. If I have any problems I will be getting it replaced via that warranty extention.



The problems with the trailer wiring do go to the TIPM, and yes, it is an expensive problem to solve, you can get it reset 3 times, then you will be looking at replacing it. Most people do not realize that they should have had its amps set higher than what the setting coming out of the factory is - total out of factory is 12 amps. You can have it set to 20 amps. You should also realize that many caused their own problems with bad trailer wiring/old trailer wiring/ or improperly installed trailer wiring connections. You should always check to make sure that your trailer is wired to the 'standard' before plugging a trailer in and expecting everything to be ok.



There IS a fellow selling a unit to protect the tpim, I have one, it is doing a fine job, well worth the investment for sure. Years ago people had an aux, relay driven trailer wiring setup installed on all tow vehicles, it was made obsolete when truck manufacturers started offering tow packages on trucks.



If you are serious about buying th truck from your friend, first have him go get the warranty replacement multi-function switch installed, and second, while he is at a dealership, have them fix/reset the TIPM, if after he has taken care of these things and you have no other concerns, then guy the truck. Make sure he does not use the trailer plug after getting the tipm reset. Once you purchase the truck, I would strongly advise you to install some protection for the tipm. After that, happy driving . .







CD

 

[6naline01]

My friend went to Dodge dealer that they have no info on warrant extension for multi-function switch does anyone have any suggestions on how to get proof of this extension?

 

[goodguys75]

I never had a problem.....

 

[sag2]

It was for Chassis Cab only, no extension for pickups.

 

[CDonaldson]

I got a letter in the mail for my MEGA CAB that extends the warranty on the switch to 150K . . . our trucks are covered by that extention, it came about due to complaints to fed safety people . . Dodge HAD to comply . . . I believe it covered both 2006 and 2007's, but since I have a 2006 I can certainly tell you that the truck you are looking at is covered. I have several friends with 2006's that have taken their letter to their dealerships and gotten a new switch, and also it was installed for FREE.



You can go to the Dodge website, there is a place where you can enter the VIN, it will tell you what tsb's and warranty stuff is open on the truck. Contact them via their contact button, tell them the vin, tell them the problem, have them re-issue the letter if your friend did not get one or have them take care of seeing it gets replaced through the local dealership.







CD

 

[6naline01]

He bought the truck new never recieved any letter pertaining to multi-function switch or warranty extension! Thanks to all who rang in on this matter.

 

[wcjp]

https://www.turbodieselregister.com...up-tipm-saver-tow-plugs-185-00-delivered.html

 

[MoparDave]

For some reason i think the extension was only issued for 3500 and not 2500. odd thing its the same switch. I received one

 

[Bob4x4]

For some reason i think the extension was only issued for 3500 and not 2500. odd thing its the same switch. I received one

You are correct. It is tsb 08-011-09/warrant extenesion x20

It applies to D1/Dx models (3500's and C/C's only)

 

[sag2]

Yep, your right, also included 3500's.