How To Remove & Install Your TIPM (Fuse Box) & Hard Reset - Full Step by Step Tutorial! 

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I purchased a TIPM but was afraid to change it, after watching your video I was able to do the job in 30 minutes. Thank you very much.

This saved me so much money and trouble!!!! THANK YOU!!!! I have a 2009 Dodge Ram1500. I thought I was going to be forced to take it to the dealer and pay thousands of dollars!!!! I followed the instructions in this video and it worked!!!! Running and operating perfectly!!!!!

This video was a HUGE (I cannot overstate that enough) help. Thank you for posting. For those of you undertaking this task, I cannot stress enough that after releasing the cam device on each connector, make sure you push down on the see-saw release tab (I don't know what they are called) firmly so as not to break them (like I did on 2 of them).

I can't thank you enough for this video. My 2008 Jeep Wrangler started acting up a few months ago. HVAC system would kick on and off spontaneously, passenger door wouldn't lock time to time, and both headlights completely stopped working at the same time. When switched on, they would flicker 4-5 times and would not turn on for a day or so. Followed your video, let the TIPM and battery sit overnight, reconnected everything and sure enough everything is working. Hope it stays like this!! Thank you so much, you saved me hundreds

The brother of one of our mechanics had a 2007 Dodge Nitro that had a likely TIPM issue. Not only did I get personal, caring service over the telephone, but I ordered a TIPM after determining that it was likely the problem (and I was educated that it should be replaced on that year Nitro anyway, as it is one of the most notorious). The price at Mak's for the TIPM was less than the dealer with a shop discount and some adding pencil sharpening (for a brand new OEM part), even after overnight shipping via FexEx. The TIPM installed perfectly, required no dealer coding (some lights were on after install, which went away after a day of driving, just as was explained to me and I hopefully expected). The problem was solved and everyone involved on our end was extremely grateful. This is what good business is all about, personalized service and customer education. As a shop of professional mechanics from Seattle, we were completely delighted with our experience and look forward to doing business again if the need arises - we could not ask for any better.

I have a 2010 Nitro and my wife was driving at night when the lights stop working. After researching it I found it's a faulty TIPM. The dealer wanted over $1100 to repair it. Luckily I found Mak. I got one of his TIPMs and my car works great now! I also live in LA si I was able to pick it up in like 20 min. Instalation was fast and easy. Thanks Mak!

Thank you!! I have a 2008 Dodge Avenger that was having issues with the wipers going bezerk for years. More recently, it wouldn’t stay running but had weird electrical issues. It ended up being the TIPM. My local auto shop wasn’t sure if that was the issue, and said it would be at least 1400$ for this part and they might have to still do the PCM and another 1200$. Thanks to your video I bought a used tipm from a scrapyard for 27$ and had my car working in less than 10 minutes.

For as many years as I've watched RU-vid, don't remember ever liking or commenting on any video. Just ordered a TIPM from Mak on Friday, arrived, in Hawaii, by Monday early afternoon, and in my car by Tuesday. I don't even know if it works yet or if it will solve my problem, but the detailed instructions provided in the box by Mak, and this video, were awesome. I've broken countless clips off cars over the years b/c I never saw some hidden tab on it. Not this time, the one clip I had problems with I just needed to run back to my computer and rewatch how Mak describes removing it. No detail left out. If he were an Amazon storefront I'd give 5 stars. Excellent price, super reasonable return policy. This guy knows how businesses should be run.

Thank you yeah I'm actually having my jeep towed from the dealer after watching your video I'm going to go home and order one do I need to order a brand new one for $900 or should I get a rebuilt one and I'm hoping they come with all new fuses and relays correct any suggestions should I get the new one for $900 I got a 2015 with 81,000 Mi on it I rolled it over in the snow it was it was it had a little bit of water in the lid and the front corner and then it sat at a storage place for 4 months so I ordered some deoxidizer so I can clean all my female connectors

Truly one of the best " how to " videos I have ever seen ...

Thank you for posting the video i have been told that there may be corrosion on mine would that be from the TIPM on the the corrosion on the connections and if it is the connections how do you resolve that

2008 Dodge ram hemi. Floor vents did not work, radio volume knob was random. Truck would not start. I did exactly what this video said. Waited over night to reinstall. Everything works now. Thank you so much!!

thankyou this was very helpful my mom's 2013 dodge Avenger doesn't turn over but the dash board lights up Charged the battery overnight but still didn't start up Car was towed 5 or 6 months ago Maybe the towing was done wrong didn't have key to put it in neutral Going to take to auto shop for diagnostic

Absolutely the best mechanic's video I've ever seen. Your step by step instructions, including the fine points like even where to push a tab on a connector is outstanding.

If I purchase a new TIPM will it need to be reprogrammed to the vehicle OR would I be better off just getting my old one repaired? It’s an 08 Sahara unlimited. Also, how long will the repair or rebuild take?

Had to come back and give my thanks for this video. Helped me out tremendously. 🙏🏾

Any reprogramming need to be done afterwards ?

Thank you for this! after I did this now my tire traction light came on would you know why?

That’s so easy! Thank you so much you did a great job explaining everything & your Camera was in the right spots to easily see what your doing.🙏🏽

Just ordered one for my car. Came across this video. By far the easiest video to follow. Great job!!!

So did you swap the TIPM or just drain the capacitors, disconnect everything and reinstall to solve the issue on this particular Jeep? My wife’s 2017 JK has been acting up and I’m trying to pin point the issue for as little cost as possible. Radio goes in and out and the dash goes crazy.

Did you have to program the new one ?

Hi Matt, Awesome video, I have a 2013 Ram 3500, I have dual batteries would I unhook both of them and tie up or only the one closest to the TIPM. I thought it would be both but wanted to make sure.

Your vid is great. Very detailed as to which tabs and lock to move. Thank you so much. You spared me mutch time, scraped knuckles, and frustration.

Hi my dear friend Mak I would like to thank you for doing these videos. I watched some of them I did the same steps you did. My question is how often do I do that remove and install tipm to my car dodge grand caravan and if one switches of the doors or liftgate doesn't work what can I do?

One question, though. I have a 2010 dodge journey with the typical problem of the battery dying. When I replace the tipm, don't I still have to take it to the dealer to have it programmed ?

Will you list the issues that a hard reset will possibly solve? Will be nice to know first so we can make a decision based on our particular issue. Thanks.

Do you have to take it to the dealership to reprogram the TIPM ? I am replacing my TIPM its not refurbished but pulled from another challenger

Hey!!!! So once you install a NEW tipm, won’t you have to ‘reprogram’ it to the actual vehicle?? Or like, ‘register’ it somehow?? Or it will be automatically recognize the new one as good to go????

Amazing. Thx. Couldn’t start my car and I did exactly the same thing and started right the way. Finally a video with results

I have question after remove bad old one ,get from others good tipm after installed ,Do you need to program it at dealer ? My car 2013 Dodge Grand Carvan base

VIA email, I asked a support tech at Dorman if all relays soldiered into the board are replaced with new relays on their re-manufactured TIPMs. The response was 'the relays are checked for function and replaced if necessary, Capacitors are tested and solder replaced if necessary, these are also plug n play units and do not require dealer programming'. So the way I interpret this for my 2011 Ram 1500 is with the re-manufactured TIPM I am getting used relays and capacitors up to 9 years old on the re-manufactured unit if these happen to pass a function test. It seems the relays soldiered to the board are the 'weak links' in the OEM TIPM. Is there a company that provides all new relays soldiered on the board in a re-manufactured TIPM?

Having trouble with my Sebring. I’ve tried two different tipm units (used) and can’t get my wipers to function properly. I didn’t however (either) time zip tie my battery cables together. If I just did that now and reconnected the battery a few hours later do you think that will fix the issue perhaps?

Hi, thanks for the video. If you’re still checking questions, wondering if it’s necessary to replace the whole fuse block if it’s loose. Was having electrical trouble with my 2017 gmc terrain, the positive terminal (bolt) used to boost the battery was loose and had melted the plastic of the red cap. The mechanic removed the loose bolt, cleaned it, the tightened it back in place. But said that the whole fuse block was loose which may have caused the bolt to come loose. He said it shouldn’t move, and if it was his car he would replace it. Cost to be around $200-$300. Is there no after market bracket I could use to secure it? Thanks.

This video was extremely helpful and informative. Looking at the TIPM at the beginning, it looked complicated. This video explains exactly how to do this project t

Thanks for this video very good. From san andres island, colombia

This was a great video~how can I know for sure it is the TIPM tho? We thought is was the blower motor because AC stopped. Headlights flash occasionally doors won’t lock with key fob and Jeep didn’t start the other day but then it did. Whacky things going on so assume it maybe TIPM. How can I check for sure?

I did this after I was sure I had an internal ECU problem on my 2008 GC diesel. The jeep ran for about 5 seconds after I did a DPF delete and hot tune on it and then it died and would only turn over. I had all kinds of strange codes showing up all of a sudden. Then I found this video! You saved me loads of money! I can't thank you enough. I just have to figure out why I have red throttle warning light on now and no radio anymore, but, she runs again! In limp mode, but, she runs! And that was half the battle thanks again! 😁

You say leave the battery connected like that overnight but do you mean before you even touch it or just from the same time you did it and just let it go because art and talking about discharging capacitors that are on the tipm?

Does the hard reset require purchasing a new TIPM or just reconnecting it?

Excellent video kicks but from start to finish no lag time or wasted words...cheers!

I'm still having problems with the TIPM , I reset it twice and it worked for a couple of weeks , something is draining the battery. How do I go about purchasing one from you ?

When you connected the Poz. cable the horn started blowing. My horn blows randomly on my jeep. Do you think my tipm is bad?

A new maks tipm fixed my jeep liberty limp mode problem, i ordered it to be preprogrammed for my VIN

Good video .. question when I change the fuse box need be programed or something??

Can a bad tipm cause the radio and instrument cluster gauges to malfunction? I just replaced my battery and alternator, and everything in my 2017 Jeep wrangler works perfectly fine besides my dash gauges and radio! And they don’t malfunction all the time, it’s bad as of late but for the most part it can go weeks without malfunctioning and then go weeks straight with malfunctioning

I wish there was a way to tip video makers on youtube. I would totally send you a tip. thank you so much . you got it right don't pay the "stealerShip"

Thanks Mak. If I don't have a scanner how can I tell if it is the ECU or TIPM that is at fault.

Great video, I just hope someone mentioned that if you did this on a diesel (dual battery) make sure you remove the leads on both batteries before you try putting the red and black together.

2015 dodge caravan fuel pump fuse keeps popping when I go to start.. Cranks no start. What do you think the issue is? Faulty relay? Or a short somewhere. Bad fuel pump?

Okay, this is kinda funny. I took my Dodge Journey to a mechanic who told me the TIPM was bad on my car. He told me he couldn't replace it because it requires programming by the dealership to get it working for my specific car. I went to the dealership and they quoted me $1375 for my TIPM, but it's on back order and they may not get one for a year, but at least they guy suggested that I hunt around online and see if I can get one myself. During my hunt, I discovered MAKS website, where you can order a rebuild of your existing TIPM. So then I decided to hunt around to see if I could find a video to show me how to R&R mine so I don't have to get a mechanic involved at all. I found this video, completely independent of the website. I didn't even realize it was the same company until the end of the video. You guys should definitely link to this RU-vid video on your website. I'm pulling my TIPM and sending it to you TODAY to get it rebuilt. A rebuild (as of this post) only costs around $220, so I'm saving OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS!!!! Thank you guys, SO SO SO much!!!

So you put the same tipm on that you removed? Or they were 2 different tipm? My 04 Durango SLT was broken into, and ignition, skim , part of the ignition housing, and a few ignition switch wires were damaged . But there’s a back order on the skim till September. Really can’t wait that long, so If I replace the pcm , tipm , skim, and ignition with another Durango’s and I also get the key to that system wil my vehicle start?

Hi Mak. I read all of these posts. I have an 09 Avenger. My issue is, the alarm system causes the horn to go off randomly. They only way I get the honking to stop is to put the key into the ignition and started the car. Then I shut it off and it stops honking. The horn does not work. I read in another forum that my issue seems to be the TIPM. any chance that this is correct? I have no problem paying you for the part. Just want to make the right decision. Thank you for your time and excellent video (I do all my own repairs!).

My foglights are malfunctioning will a hard rest on my tipm solve the issue and will I need a new one I have a 2015 Chrysler 200C

Doing this would fix the horn blowing randomly issue?

Hello just watched your video on the tipm ? Can a tipm make a alternator go bad?

What do you think about this solving my limp mode problem on my 2008 jeep wrangler? It randomly goes into limp mode.....

Tipm came in fast and on time. Thanks

I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video brother. You da man!🤙

I need to replace 2013 dodge avenger. Will it be similar to this?

Do they only go where they can go ? About to do this

Will this get rid of the “engine will not restart in x miles” message after an eco diesel repair? Thanks in advance.

This is great to know in order to save money. Thank you. Question: why not disconnect the capacitors out from the TIPM instead of taking the entire box out?

On a 05 Jeep grand cherokee when you change this does the dealer have to reprogram vechile

Hello! Thank you very much for sharing the video. I make a query. I have a Dodge Journey 2.7 v6 and it will burn the TIPM module and I want to replace it with another taken from another journey. Does the TIPM modile need programming? From already thank you very much.

Hi mak your video was awesome . Dodge wants 1200 to replace my girls tipm in her 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. But found you're website and your video. Looks supper simple to do. THANK YOU! How much for a tipm for a Dodge Ram 1500? I'm in the Simi Valley so I'm sure I can drive to you and just do this in a parking lot. Thanks!

Whats up brother Mac. I love your videos going back several years of driving the old metal hemi era of the full body Durangos. Now I have a Chrysler Aspen thats basically the same thing, to which, I've lost all power. First my alarm didnt recognize the fob and then I lost ALL power. It briefly came back on after a hard reset of the tipm , as well as, changing the battery terminals. "No fuse" displayed on the dashboard cluster, + no radio, no lights of any kind, no blowers, [etc] briefly, before cutting back off. All of which seemed to indicate the IOD was bad. So I checked the IOD and it was indeed beyond caked with corrosion. I attempted to spray it with electrical contact cleaner but no dice. I still have absolutely no power of any kind. You got any advise Mac?? PLEASE ADVISE!!!!!!!!!!

Is there a specific way to install the relays to board or does it matter?

My 2005 Titan is locking and unlocking by itself and the upper lights from the temperature bar keep flickering on and off. Thanx! What does T.I.P.M stand for?

So removing the TIPM is not resetting it? So a Hard reset is putting the neg and pos cables together for a period of time ..How do you know if your Tipm is bad? I just pulled mine on a 2010 ram your Video is awesome took me literally five min. So I just start looking for a new one?

Salve, ma dopo aver sostituito TIPM (scatola dei fusibili) con una nuova, occorre programmarla per la propria jeep o rifunziona tutto in automatico? La chiusura automatica con il telecomando rifunziona o va riprogrammato? Grazie

Hey man I'm facing a no crank no start situation on an 09 wrangler. With the key in the on position or even start position the fuel pump isn't powering on. I've checked all grounds and replaced the ignition module. I'm at wits end with this thing. Does this sound like a tipm problem. I just don't want to keep throwing unnecessary $ at this thing.

Thanks for this! Finding those sneaky locking tabs helped! Had to remove from wife's 08 Chrysler T&C (basically same TIPM) due to the relays inside the module going bad (van acted possessed, horn going off, wipers running, key not even in the car). Got all 7 (3 singles, 4 doubles) for $37 overnight from Mouser Electronics, took me about 2 hours to replace them on the PCB inside). When I reinstalled the TIPM in the van, everything seemed to work, except the starter wont kick in now. Dash/lights/radio goes off like normal when trying to start, but no clicks or anything to fire the starter. Starter worked fine before I removed the TIPM. Any suggestions?

Ok so I connected the battery terminals together overnight after watching this video. I then watched the other one with the soft and hard reset instructions. Should I skip the 12 sec soft reset or do it anyway as I'm now set up for a hard reset?

If I am going to just unplug and reseat all the plugs on the unit to be sure of a good connection, do I have to connect the two battery cables and wait for several hours? Thanks.

Do I have to program the new TIPM?

Would it be a good idea to put dielectric grease on the contacts before putting the new one in??

Can this cause misfire in cylinder 5 I’m getting that and all lights coming on and off on dash

I just got back from the dealer who fixed everything else first.. then lastly said I needed to get the TIPM from them for $675. + programming/install of it. And it would be on back order besides. :( There are parts stores out there who will sell one with your VIN programmed by them into it (which is necessary for it to work in your vehicle) .. prolly go this route .. hope it works.

Good day Mac. Have you done this with a Dodge Journey 2011-2019 (2012). I have a new (refurbished) TIPM box because like many I’ve endured the starting/cranking issues. I was going to pay someone to do it. Is it as simple as you make this video? Thanks for your art and expertise!

Job well done, thank you for the information.😊

Thanks for this video,man people in dealership service are too greedy of money even minor issue of the car they ask over price their work which like a fraud u cant trust them all

I have a 2013 Dodge Avenger SXT. The windshield wipers will sometimes pause briefly in the middle of the window. Also the left turn signal will flash rapidly but only when the headlights are on, otherwise it works fine. Can these issues be related to a bad TIPM?

I've found my problem after buy a NEW tipm box for 1,000$ I discovered upon taking out the old box ..that there is already a bypass on it !!!! The part where the fuel relay goes is is damaged and burnt terribly!!!! I want to remove the bypass and put the wires back into the harnesses to insert into the NEW TIMP BOX

Hi brother Replace this fuse box needs sny program , because when I changed the car didn’t start

I found this when I searched for starting problems. 2011 Ram 6 cyl. Could the problem be a clogged fuel filter? I realize the filter and pump are in the tank, which is a bigger job that what your great TIPM R&R video showed. How can I test the TIPM?

My key fob isn't working after I replaced Tipm. I got the timp from another Chrysler town and country. Everything works fine but My key fob buttons. Any help is appreciated

Installed the new tipm, fixed the headlight problem with the right side losing high and low beams. Now, after a month, I'm having the exact same problem again with the new tipm. Any ideas?

How do we know if this will help? How do we diagnose if this is the problem

I have a 2016 Jeep wrangler and power windows are not working i can’t get them to go down all four doors will this solve my problem the shop said TIPM was bad and cost would be 1900 part is 1500 before I spend that does this control the power windows

good video i just have a few question that tie wrap step to drain capacitor? which capacitor is it? is it on all jks? or just ones with modified lights? also tying them together drains the residual charge how? also is it ok tk clean the disconnected cables with wd40 standard multi purpose?

What was the reason and diagnosis for changing this part ?

Man I appreciate you posting this Great help no bs right to the work

The doors on my 08 KK don't always lock, especially if it's warm out. The door lock buttons in the door panels and the remote don't work. The horn will sound and the lights will flash but the doors won't lock. I'm going to try this to see if it might just be a connection seeing as if only happens when it's warm. Thanks for the video, helps with my confidence to pull the TIPM.

Don’t you have to go to the dealership to reset it tho? I think that is the case for my 2006 Ram 2500.

2009 Chrysler head light malfunction. So far the diagnosis for my D1S and ballast ( which have both been tested as operation ) is not an issue.The reason why they are not operational is deemed to be the TIPM. The technicians have advised it may be the unit has coroded contacts and needs to be replaced. Can I remove the TIPM , clean it and make it operatioal again so that my low beams work.or do I have to buy a new replacement.

I have a 2007 Chrysler Sebring, moslt likely a bad TIPM. Can i install one from a junkyard or does it have to be new and programmed ?

Thank you very much for this great video!!!!!!!

Okay, so I think I need to replace my TIPM. My low beams don’t work at all, but my high beams do. (My bulbs are fine, the connectors are fine, and I even replaced the headlight switch for $30). Now my left blinker is going twice as fast as normal, and my check gauges light will click on and off when my foot is off the gas. Any ideas aside from it being the Fuse Box?