I have a 2011 Dodge Ram 5.7L truck. Apparently the TIPM is going out and I frequently have problems starting the truck. It has over 100k miles on it. Should I replace this? (expensive) Or should I try a bypass (way cheaper). Advice on the reliability of this fix? Thanks.

 

buy one and replace it. you still have to take it to dealer to have it programmed. i have half the mileage you do on a 2011 5.7 and had the dealer replace mine last summer. i had a no start issue with no codes, just dash warning lights, forgot which one(s)

 

Lots of posts about this TIPM thing dying...What is the usual life expectancy of this thing???

 

Use the external relay kit. No need to buy a new TIPM. You'll end up back at square one again. I do them all the time.

What cracks me up is that the pictures in the star case are of the engine bay on a Durango or Grand Cherokee lol. Just ignore that, the wiring is still the same.


Relay kit 68142156aa
Inline fuse 68217670aa
20A fuse 000ATC20

Here are the instructions. Have fun ! (:
http://www.verticalvisions.com/docum...1308000399.pdf