Bypassing the TIPM on 2003 Dodge Ram 2500

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I found this article in your Q and A I have a 2003 Dodge Ram Diesel 2500 and am wondering if I can bypass the TIPM the same way this article states you can for a 2008? I do have a factory round trailer plug and a flat 4. Neither one work and I do believe my problem is the trailer relays in the TIPM box. Will this same recipe prescribed in the attached article bypass the TIPM on my 2003 rendering the non op trailer relays a non issue? Thanks.

asked by: Brian

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I cannot see any reason why the trailer wiring managed by the TIPM on your 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 can't simply be bypassed. All you will need is the Upgraded Circuit Protected Tail Light Converter Hardwire Kit # 119178KIT along with 4-Pole to 7-Pole Adapter # 37185 if you do not have a brake controller or # ETBC7 if you do have a brake controller.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

Yes, you can install the Prodigy P3, part #90195, in your 2001 Chevy 2500. You do need a different wiring adapter like you mentioned. Use part #3025-P in the 2001. Part #3016 is the adapter that was in your 2015.

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 10

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Answer 12

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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