Driver's headlight will not work even after putting in a new bulb, radio intermittently comes on and goes off and the trailer lights will not stay on. Vehicle checked out by a certified repair shop and their findings pointed directly to a defective integrated fuse module box in my 2006 dodge ram 2500. Requesting to file a formal complaint and to join any class action suits in place to help off set an estimated repair bill of around $1,000.00 by a local dodge dealership. The part a lone is $704 and it is set by chrysler and there is no finding a cheaper price.
2006 Dodge RAM 2500 electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving at an unknown speed, the key released from the ignition switch inadvertently. The dealer stated that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel and gauges failed. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic. Both the dealer and an independent mechanic stated that the power distribution center needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred on two separate occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 217,000. The VIN was not available.
Ignition key will fall out at times while vehicle is running. Able to remove key at any time. Dealer said it was not covered by warranty at the time. Even with nothing on the key ring but the key, it can easily come out while the vehicle is running. It can also at times turn off with ease.
Failure of clutch/starter interlock switch, vehicle will start with clutch out.
Lost turn signal on left side of vehicle also lost trailer turn signal was told at dealership it was the totally integrated power module was the reason .at first the signal would flash very fast then it quit all together. Guess this is a common problem with dodge vehicles lots of post about it on the internet.
Going down the highway at 60 MPH in a downpour. Had windshield wipers on low, turned them up to high and they slowed down until the completely quit. Luckily got off of highway to safe location to get towed to my shop. After diagnosing problem, found out it is the tipm(totally integrated power module).
Could no longer activate the high beams and windshield washer. After changing the multifunction switch was told the issue is in the tipm. Need to replace power module associated with fuse box.
Directing air to defrost windshield does not work = safety hazard. Air only blows from front vents and will not change to any other position: defrost or floor, no matter the setting selected on the climate control (air flow) knob.
Exterior lights stopped working properly. No turn signal on driver side when headlights are on. Also when headlight switch is on backup lights come on,cab brake light comes on,and driver side signal blinks rapidly lighting faintly the. *tr turn signal bulb,and running light with no brake lights.but he front driver side turn signal works.
Random electrical problems.
These trucks have been sold with faulty electrical systems that dodge has not been able to correct with out costing the owners thousands of dollars. The tpim module constantly needs to be reflashed and replaced to keep your trucks electrical system working. They have designed this system so that the consumer cannot repair or even inspect the system which I believe is a violation of federal law. All of these vehicles have issues with the module and dodge has made millions of dollars because of their faulty part. This module affects lights, wipers, A/C, cranking system etc... This needs to be looked at carefully and dodge should be held liable to repair this problem.
The blinkers are erratic. The left blinker comes on when the right is applied and vise versa. The blinkers will switch sides in the middle of a turn and at times they will bounce back and forth between right and left turn. The windshield wipers will just turn themselves off at times and or speed up and slow down by themselves at times. Seems very dangerous and a recall should be considered. At the minimum a technical bulletin describing the problem should be issued. This seems to be a common problem with this model.
Another issue with this truck tipm idling in driveway horn honks by itself lights high beams turn on and off by themselves blinkers work intermittently this truck has been a pain I have made a formal complaint about the ball joints they have been replaced 3 times in less than 51000 miles dodge dealer replaced them twice while under warranty but replaced them on my own the last time also steering gearbox snapped in half replaced that while pullin 18 foot trailer got stopped but could not get out of the road we spend alot of money on our trucks while dodge makes alot of money building junk I have been offered 35,000 for the truck but I wont sell it to anyone to have these problems.
When ever I use my blinkers going right or left they don't always turn on in the direction I've asked them to. They will go from right to left quickly and back and forth. Example I am making a left turn and turn my left turn signal on. It blinks left and right switching back and forth. This isn't just happening with the lights inside on my dash, it actually turns the blinkers on outside in my lights as well. No one can tell which direction I am actually turning.
While driving, the headlights will go off by themselves.
Turn signals will switch back and forth. If you have left turn signal on, it will switch to right signal then back to left and vice versa.
The rear door wires have broken on both doors, losing all connectivity to the main power source. As a result, power locks and lights that are connected in the rear cannot be activated from the main console. The doors have to be locked manually. This is a known failure with dodge trucks and needs to be recalled. The dealer even admitted to this being a chronic problem with the rear doors on this model.
I had a wiper motor failure. My understanding of the dodge ram is there is a total integrated power module that controls wipers, lights and other electrical devises. Once the tipm sees the 5th fault it shuts down what ever is causing the fault. In my case it was a wiper problem. Once the unit faults it has to be replaced and programmed for the vehicle. Cost $1264.56 for a wiper motor repair.
On multiple occasions when I put the left turn signal on, the signal will start flashing as though the right turn signal had been actuated. Sometimes the right signal starts flashing as soon as I turn the left signal on. On other occasions I will be stopped with the left signal flashing and it will intermittently start flashing to the right for no apparent reason. Occasionally neither of the signals will flash.
In 2010 driving to gator nat drag race the wipers just stop then it happen about everytime I used them now and the AC has stop working 863 00 for a new one in june of 2006 and then 600 00 dollars more in sept and they say it the tipm 860 00 dollars more the wipers still don't work right 170000 miles and no ones wants to help the truck just sit to hot to drive in fl with grand kids and no AC I will not but a dodge ever.
Driving in traffic at night and lost turn signals and brake lights on trailer almost caused rear end collision. Found problem was with the tipm or fuse box. The trailer wiring from the tipm has no fuse and is some sort of relay and can only be repaired by a dealer. Have found this to be a very common problem with other dodge truck owners. Many different circumstances can cause this failure due to only a 15 amp limit before failure. Dealers say they can do a reflash for around $100.00 and if that does not work the tipm must be replaced at a cost of $1000.00 and this would be the case each and every time there was a 15 amp overload to this circuit. This is a serious safety issue as dealers or not open 24 hours or 7 days a week and also very expensive. This should be a simple fused circuit as it is with almost all vehicles and the repair could be made by simply replacing the blown 25 cent fuse found at all gas stations and convenience stores. I hope no one has been killed or injured over this same type issue.
Dash lights stopped working. They had went out once before but came back on the next day. After another day they went back out and haven't worked since.
I have had the ABS system warning light on 5 or 6 times , turn signal problems- both turn signals work at same time, A/C problems with the compressor not working at times and now is out all together. Abs and the lighting issue is the biggest problem since it is a 2500 truck and I hall hay , tractors and a 30 ft 5th wheel trailer, people need to know what I am doing or can I stop.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the right directional signal and brake light failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was located at the integrated program module. The dealer updated the software for the integrated program module but the contact felt that the integrated program module should have had a failure notification on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 75,000. Updated 05/24/12 *bf the consumer stated the safety issue is not only with the trailer harness package, but also any electrical circuits on the vehicle, as they all go through the tipm (total integrated power module). If the module detects an overload or short, it will shut down that circuit, with no warning. The consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealer five time, to have it reset. Updated 05/25/12
First incident my tipm module was replaced due to electrical problems in april 2010, the next incident was on 4/22/12, my brake lights quit working while I was out of town, during this trip I was traveling home, I turned on my cruise control while driving, I hit the brakes and cruise control would not cut off, I finally had to put the truck in neutral and the engine kept revving higher. I was eventually able to get it to turn off . I made it home the next day I took it to a dealership and they are telling me the tipm module has to be replaced again. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed, if my wife or son would have been driving my truck ,I don't think they would've been able to control this situation, this is going to be the second time this module has been replaced, the first time was 743.00 now it is 1060.00 to replace. I have also read online of several incidences of this happening to other 2006 dodge ram owners. After several attempt to talk with some one at dodge concerning this ,I decided to contact this site for this safety issue.
Got a letter from chrysler that I was supposed to get my turn signals fixed if I had this problem I did have the problem but it doesn't happen all the time, took the truck to dealer and they told me that they will not fix this turn signal problem if it isn't happening when they test it at dealer it is an intermittent problem and does not happen all the time but I believe that this is a major safety issue because if I am signaling one way and my truck is showing a different way that could possibly cause a crash or cause me to get a ticket. I believe this should be a recall and not just be fixed if the dealer can see it for them selves and was told by the dealer and chrysler customer assistance that they will do nothing if they don't see this problem at dealer but I could be any where and if it happens im supposed to stop what im doing and take truck over to them and hope it is still doing it when I get there other wise o well. That's pretty much what I get from them.
Low beam headlights went out while driving came back on and went out again turn signals operate backwards turn on the left and the right comes on. Dealership says it is the tipm and it is a common problem, seems that it is an extreme safety issue to me that effects a lot of dodge vehicles.
Since august of 2009, I have had problems with my turn signals not working correctly at all times. Issue: when I turn the right turn signal on the left signal comes on. When I turn the right signal on the left comes on. Occasionally, they do not work at all.
Dodge has a bad tipm, when a headlight goes out the tipm gets an over voltage signal and shuts the light down so if you replace the light it still wont work, you have to take it to the dealer and get it reprogrammed and you can only do that twice and have to get a new one that cost $1000.
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