tipm, 4th one?

[dougdodgeman]

I have an '06 3500 that I purchased new, that now has 137,xxx miles on it. Since '09 it is on it's third tipm due to the left headlite failing. Dealer blamed it on bright box, so I disconnected it after first replacement. Failed again and again they blamed it on the brite box and I told them it was disconnected, so third one has been in for around a year, and now I have no trailer running lights. I found a 30 amp fuse blown, replaced it, but still no trailer running lights! Is there something else that can cause this, or is is the tipm again? I have a buddy that had an '03 and he says he had to have the dealer "reset" his tipm before. Any truth to this? Thanks for any and all advice!

 

[Augustarborists]

My '06 was acting up over the summer, no running lights on trailer, all fuses checked ok. I went to the dealer to get the tipm reset, was told 2 week wait due to backlog of trucks just for the reset. Set the date, went back to work, plugged in trailer, thought I saw a spark, took a look around, lo and behold, bad left front running light ground on the trailer!

Long story just to say check your trailer grounds, but I hope it helps. I realize you blew a 30, just trying to offer a suggestion. Good luck, I hope it's something inexpensive and easy.

 

[seafish]

You probably should just get one of these--

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


They are a plug n' play solution, well made by a reliable TDR member with experience in electronics.

 

[dougdodgeman]

he's supposed to contact me in a couple of days when returns home. I was going to get one earlier this year, but he was out of stock. Day late and a dollar short! Truck is at the dealer as we speak. thanks!

 

[Joel - BAA]

Hey Guys,



Joel Toy from Innova (Brite Box). Our products don't kill TIPM's - our circuits make neither draw from or backfeed into the TIPM. Thanks for making the dealer eat crow on the blame.



Anyways, check out out newest product - the Control Freak that ends TIPM headlight issues: Innova Design & Distributing, Inc. - The Brite Box, Bulbzilla / Fogzilla, Diesel Turbo Lifesaver, Eclipse Sun Shade.



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