Electrical Issues, Computer showing wrong vehicle

,,,well if it's got identical characteristics...they cheaped out, but it got the job done Chrysler is famous for pushin' the same car under two different badges...the dodge aspen/volare Plymouth NEON and Dodge NEON....are they screwin' with us or what....will check the wikipedia to confirm that those instructions are in the same build group....end of arguement...chalk it up to saving a nickel....by takin' it out of YOUR pocket~

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ram_(truck)

take the 1/0 cable from the black terminal to the chassis ground....clean the lug with a wirebrush....clean the chassis with a wirebrush....your problems will vanish...if they are persistent read the codes with a cheap scanner then "CLEAR CODES" with the thing~

maybe the TPIM is jeep material

I own a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 and having very similar problems with my truck. Wipers and spray, door locks, 4x4, heater fan are all not working. Also having indicators on dashboard staying lite.

Ok so I have figured out how to solve the problem (for now). Truck has been running like a charm since. I took my truck to a friends with a heated garage and left it over night. Truck clearly was frozen. I have also replaced the battery as I left it sit for a few days in the cold because I would not use it with all its malfunctions. Also took the truck out for a good 2 hour run on the hwy. Hope this helps Tr3y14. Please let me know if you have your truck working again and how?

I have 2009 ram 1500 exact Same issues it has been at the dealership for the last 7 weeks the technicians have no idea how to fix it tipm unit replaced 3 x new passenger mirror new battery new angle sensor switch inside the steering colume replaced new wiper switch replaced dash has been rewired steering colume has been rewired nothing solved the problem chysler has sent an engineer to the dealership he has been there 2 days trying to fix still zero resolution completely disgusted

same issue as above, 09 Dodge ram, is there a fix for it yet

After the replaced the tipm They had to replace the computer and I haven't had any other issues

did your's loss 4x4 drive aswell, heater fan, abs traction light came on,

I didn't have 4x4 but my traction control, abs, airbag, seatbelt light was on and my fuel saver quit coming on

replaced tipm and computer, now the only issue is the blower motor does not work, checked fuses, and resistor, and blower motor, everything is okay, no power to the blower switch on the blue and yellow wire, any ideas.

replaced tipm and computer, now the only issue is the blower motor does not work, checked fuses, and resistor, and blower motor, everything is okay, no power to the blower switch on the blue and yellow wire, any ideas.

I have a 2010 Dodge Ram big horn and it was driven in the rain and the dash lights flashed and acted crazy. The truck was parked and hasn't ran since. Been at a dealership for a month and a half now. They replaced win module, battery, and computer. The truck still isn't running. The dealership has been emailing Chrysler engineers to try and resolve the problem. Still nothing has been resolved. If we ever get it back, is rain always gonna be a issue? Really?

I have a 2009 Dodge ram 1500 5.7 hemi . I have had the same problem on and off for three years it's like the truck fixes itself and brakes itself when it wants , when I crank my truck and the BAS ESP light come on along with the airbag light and traction control light , I know what's happening . No wipers, no air condition ,only front windows roll down, no horn . This usually happens after it rains although sometimes it just happens! after a week sometimes it fixes its self other times it takes a month . Well the last time it fixed itself everything worked except my blower motor after scratching my head I ran a toggle switch to my blower motor . The truck ran fine for about six months one day the toggle switch burnt up so I unplugged the toggle switch and plug in the factory plug and my fan controls it started working . I was so happy that everything finally was working on my truck and immediately did away with the toggle switch . Well three weeks went by and a big rain came . Went to my truck cranked it the BAS ESP light was on of course I knew what was going to be next . As I stated above everything quit working again , I drove the truck like this for a few days and driving down the road sometimes the wipers would come on and the air would start blowing and go right back off . So I wiggled a cable under the steering column and if I held it in a certain spot everything would work fine . Went inside for a little bit came back out cranked my truck to come home from work . This time I look at my dash and had no BAS ESP light on just the seatbelt light and airbag light but now not only did everything quit working, but now the gas gauge doesn't work oil pressure doesn't work battery gauge doesn't work on top of everything else like the wipers horn blower motor windows ect. Has anyone isolated this problem yet or has anyone tried to reflash their computer which is built in the fuse box the TIPM is the fuse box and computer all in one from what I understand . I also understand the blower motor is not fused but yet fused through the ignition switch box whatever you want to call it . After a few years of dealing with this problem I'm pretty sure it's the ignition switch that is causing this but not completely sure ..... Why isn't there a recall For this or is there? Anybody out there with any answers please help

Hello Tinman11 We have been having similar problems the last two winters with our truck. Once the temp reaches -25/-30, the truck starts but most to all functions do not work. We have poked around under the hood, tried everything to get the functions working again. Parking the truck in a heated garage for the night got the truck functioning properly again as a temp fix. Finally found a mechanic that has been working on Dodges for almost 30 years. Once I explained the problems with the truck, instantly he knew what I was talking about. Body Control Module. He has changed many of them. Hope this helps. I have not yet had the module changed, but my mechanic said that his customers have never had a problem since.

I forgot to mentioned that the problem seems to happen when we have a mild sunny day and then the temp drops during the night possibly causing condensation. But never has it happened after it rains.

I appreciate the input I will look into that thanks

I have looked everywhere and can't seem to find where it is located on my truck . Is there anyway you could ask your mechanic where the body control module is located on a 2009 Dodge ram ?

I have to stop in to see him this morning so I will ask him. I have the same make, model and year as your truck.

2009 Dodge ram electrical problems ....I figured I would go ahead and post this . Magically everything on my truck started working again perfectly . Only now my instrument cluster doesn't work , no battery voltage gauge working no gas gauge working no oil pressure gauge working AC compressor not working ES P not working AC-DC converter not working power door locks not working . It says uconnect not installed on this vehicle , which it is . If I press the button nothing happens but the message . But if my phone rings it rings right to the truck and uconnect works perfect . This is so aggravating. I called the dealership for a recall on re-flashing the computer thinking this would help ..they actually told me that they already performed the recall back in 2012 before on the truck and could not do it again .... What? I'm sure there's plenty of people who I have Dodge Rams with no issues ... But this truck has been a nightmare from day one ..... I might add if anybody understands why this truck is doing this I'm open to any options or advice

Anything?

Everything started working on my truck except my gas gauge old pressure gauge AC compressor ESP tow/haul . Anybody help

It's the ignition switch my 09 did the same and it's the freaking computer in the ignition

I know most things are fused through the ignition box .... So you're telling me you change your ignition box and everything started working ... Or was it an ignition issue in your computer

So sorry I did not get back to you Tinman11. Ok so it happened again to our truck family day weekend. -29 (-44 with windchill). This time the truck would not start, would not turn over. Once we got it started, we parked it in a heated garage overnight once again and all the issues have gone away. I have done alot of research and came across some very interesting info. I am 99.999% positive it is the tipm that is causing all the fustration.

10-4...... answer to the question dodge had a recall on the computers instead of a reflash of the tipm they put jeep computers in and now they're all failing .... I want to give a big thumbs up to dodge .....middle ones ...of coarse ... appreciate you

I read that there is a lawsuit going on in the states against Chrysler. Chrysler is aware of the issue but will not admit it publicly. The recall was on the 2011 jeeps correct? My husband and I are seriously thinking of trading it in.

Might seem like a stupid question...but are mist of these trucks equipped with a sunroof?

Check engine light is on. They diagnosed that it needed an electric part inside the transmission. They replaced and then they told me that a new reading shows that I needed the two oxigen sensors. They replaced and now they said that I do need the computer because the "check engine light " still is on. Now my problem is that I don't know what to believe now

any one found the trouble yet?

I had the tipm replaced in August 2016 after it wouldn't do anything one morning, no power at all. I thought maybe it was the battery. Nope, the tipm. I was without a vehicle for 6 weeks as the tipm was constantly on back order. Apparently I was not the one in need of one. After spending two days on the phone calling other Dodge dealerships 150kms to 130kms away from me, I was informed of 2 tipms sitting in a warehouse in Montreal. I had one of the tipms shipped asap to the dealership where my truck was. I have not had any other problems aside from the stereo shorting out now and again. Not sure if it is realated or not.

thanks for quick replu Shar1109, we did change tipm on ours and stilll do the same,we had change ecu and win module (key switch) and still the same also, im out of idea, the whole dash and complete wire inside cab have being change up to the tipm box and still the same also, wiper always on, radio no working, abd light on, traction control light on, 4x4 not activationg, horn not working fog light not working,,,

Lorenzo my ac & lights sometimes want come on, so i hv to dosconnect my positive cable for a few seconds & they work then 2009 1500

2011 ram 1500 5.7 Not charging. Can you wire the alternator around the computer

Nearly same issue w 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 ST 5.7L. Dash light on/off at random. No pattern identified yet. Replaced TIPM but same issue almost, only now instead of my AC being out, it's the radio that doesn't have power. At times all electrical will cut out; cannot remove key, and sometimes cannot shift into neutral or park. A quick temp fix is to disconnect the positive terminal...but this will just allow you to start and go, but the failure will occur again. The dealership estimates thousands to diagnose to include the $800+ TIPM and the $1000+ wiring harness. I'm shocked that a Dodge Service/Dealership doesn't know how to fix this issue. It's as if they haven't dealt with it before. I truly regret having bought this damn truck.

My 2006 dodge ram put lights on after minutes they turn there self of any help thanks steve in the uk

hey wanted to reope this question because it's been so long, any quicker fixes than changing tipm and computer?

Hey just wanted to let you all know it’s the BCM ( body control module) it just needs to be reflashed cost about $145 from the dealership. I just had mine done and all the issues went away truck is completely fine now! Hope this helps

Hi every body, i haved the same problem and i found the problem, is the connector under desk, i publishing the solution in you tube. check the videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA8aMvTFT9s