Brake Controller Recommendation to Bypass Factory Controller 2017 Ram 2500 for EOH Trailer Brakes

Published 03/09/2018

Question:

i have a 2017 dodge ram 2500 and my trailer i just boughtused is a 40ft flatbed with the Titan EHBT4813100 for disc brakes. Ill start with my truck on the factory plug-in on the terminal for the brake signalblue wire with the brake pedal mashed i only get 5.5-6 volts with no trailer attachedand i checked a 2nd dodge truck with same results so i assume its not my truck then.Ive ran the ground wire from the actuator all the way to the truckbrakes work very very very spuratic almost not at all. when i pull it down the road with the factory controller gain wide open when slide the controller lever for a test NOTHING but when it decides to work it will grab u good. It is driving me NUTS, PLZ HELP

asked by: Scott M

Expert Reply:

Factory integrated brake controllers like what you have in your Ram truck are notorious for not working consistently with electric over hydraulic actuators like what you have. The most reliable solution that we can gaurantee will work well is a Prodigy P3 part # 90195 which has a hydraulic mode.

To install an aftermarket brake controller on a 2017 Dodge Ram that has the factory integrated controller you will have to disconnect the ITBM (Integrated Trailer Brake Module). Doing so will turn on a warning lamp on the instrument cluster. In order to disconnect the ITBM and not get the warning lamp, your local Dodge dealer will have to reconfigure the TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module), of the truck. Once the TIPM has been reconfigured, and the ITBM has been unplugged, you can use a vehicle specific brake control harness such as the Tekonsha # 3024-P, to install the aftermarket brake control.

To disconnect the ITBM, you or the dealer will need to contact the Business Center to remove the sales code (XHC). The TIPM will need to be reconfigured. Once the sales code has been disabled you can disconnect the ITBM electrical connector, under the dash, without getting the warning lamp. Basically the computer needs to be told that the truck does not have a brake controller so you can unplug it without getting that warning light.

expert reply by: Jameson C