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Integrated Trailer Brake Controller - Finally!
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Integrated Trailer Brake Controller - Finally!
Just stopped in the Dodge dealership today and they finally have made the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller available to those of us that did not have it installed at the factory. I have been checking the last 4 months and each time they were working on a "kit" to make them compatible, some time this fall then mid-November. Stopped in for another reason and decided to check. Ordered it and should be in tomorrow.
I know from previous posts that some already had this done by their dealership but some of us got the story that it is not possible to add. My truck is a 2010 so I'm not sure about the 2009 guys but it wouldn't hurt to ask. Had my prodigy controller there and it works great but hated hitting my knee on it. Did not want to hack up the dash to place it in the factory location. Also like the idea of having the display on my EVIC.
I know from previous posts that some already had this done by their dealership but some of us got the story that it is not possible to add. My truck is a 2010 so I'm not sure about the 2009 guys but it wouldn't hurt to ask. Had my prodigy controller there and it works great but hated hitting my knee on it. Did not want to hack up the dash to place it in the factory location. Also like the idea of having the display on my EVIC.
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Just got a call from the dealership. He read the note wrong, still waiting on the magical "kit" that will make this available for us new truck owners that have the same exact vehicle that comes from the factory. Integrated brake controller installed or not, I don't get it either but cannot convince my dealership to install as is. I will not do so myself as I tend to avoid anything that could void my warranty coverage. With all of the factory wiring harnesses installed fully in the newer vehicles you would think it would be plug in, flash the computer (for EVIC), and use it.
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This letter printed out for me from the dealership, latest one shows mid-November availability. The only details I have (as posted in another thread) from Dodge:
65561000
S99170B
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HUMES CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE
September 3, 2010
08:26
Part Number: 56029431AF
Part Description: Integrated Trailer Brake Module
PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF THIS SHEET TO THE SERVICING TECHNICIAN
PRIOR TO ORDERING THIS PART, THE FOLLOWING MUST BE VERIFIED:
This part can only be used as a replacement on vehicles originally manufactured with the Integrated Trailer Brake system. Do
not attempt to use this module for the purpose of adding Integrated Trailer Brake to a vehicle that was not originally
equipped. You will encounter configuration difficulties. MOPAR is developing a kit. Expected availability is early Fall,
2010.
Contact Us at CAGRIS@Chrysler.com for feedback related ONLY to this GPOP Tech Tip. DO NOT email regarding repair
procedures unrelated to this Tech Tip or part order inquires. Please include the Part Number (s) and Tech Tip Part
Description of the Tech Tip you are referencing for our tracking system.
CHRYSLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BACK CHARGE DEALERS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH CHRYSLER
WARRANTY AND POLICY PROCEDURES AS OUTLINED IN THE DEALER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
65561000
S99170B
Global Parts Order Processing
Service Repair Tips
HUMES CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE
September 3, 2010
08:26
Part Number: 56029431AF
Part Description: Integrated Trailer Brake Module
PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF THIS SHEET TO THE SERVICING TECHNICIAN
PRIOR TO ORDERING THIS PART, THE FOLLOWING MUST BE VERIFIED:
This part can only be used as a replacement on vehicles originally manufactured with the Integrated Trailer Brake system. Do
not attempt to use this module for the purpose of adding Integrated Trailer Brake to a vehicle that was not originally
equipped. You will encounter configuration difficulties. MOPAR is developing a kit. Expected availability is early Fall,
2010.
Contact Us at CAGRIS@Chrysler.com for feedback related ONLY to this GPOP Tech Tip. DO NOT email regarding repair
procedures unrelated to this Tech Tip or part order inquires. Please include the Part Number (s) and Tech Tip Part
Description of the Tech Tip you are referencing for our tracking system.
CHRYSLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BACK CHARGE DEALERS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH CHRYSLER
WARRANTY AND POLICY PROCEDURES AS OUTLINED IN THE DEALER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
Last edited by autoengmike; 11-18-2010 at 12:54 PM.
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