Can Integrated Brake Controller of 2014 Ram 2500 Be Bypassed

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2014 ram 2500 diesel. I have the factory brake control in my truck but am having issues with it. No matter what setting I put it on the most voltage I see is 7 volts. I haul campers for a living and unfortunately even though a lot of complaints from people are being made ram is not fixing the issue. Do u have a plug and play unit that will work for ALL campers ranging from small single axle units up to triple axle 5th wheels and goose necks. Thanks.

asked by: Tim H

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You can bypass the factory brake controller on a 2014 Dodge Ram. To install an aftermarket controller you will need to disconnect the integrated trailer brake module (ITBM). Doing so will turn on a warning lamp in the dash.

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, # 3023-P.

To disconnect the ITBM, you will need to contact 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.

For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes. This will work with basically any trailer brake style aside from air brakes.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

If you connected a separate 12v source to the trailer and the brakes seem to work fine then it could be your factory brake controller itself. There has been issues with factory brake controllers on the Ram trucks. In order to connect an aftermarket…

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Answer 2

It is correct that Dodge made changes to the vehicle wiring for brake controllers in their 2013 model year Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup. The changes relate to the use of a new multiplex wiring system. I have linked an article that explains this change.…

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Answer 3

The intermittent trailer disconnected message that is appearing on your 2012 Ram 1500 is generally caused by corrosion in the trailer connectors but since you have already checked that we can eliminate that possible cause. I will say that although it…

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Answer 4

Most likely you just need to clean the pins of your 7-ways and the error message will go away. It's very common for a bit of corrosion on the connectors to cause an intermittent trailer connection which is what is causing the error message you…

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Answer 5

I took a look at the online version of your 2014 Ram 2500 owner's manual. It looks like there should be a 30 amp pink fuse located in the F11 position inside the power distribution box (under the hood). This particular fuse is for the integrated…

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Answer 6

You're likely correct that this issue is with the truck, and I know that with the first generation of the factory integrated brake controllers on the Ram trucks there were a lot of issues like this that people have seen. You also mentioned that…

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Your 2014 Ram 1500 will have a connector under the driver's side dash that your brake controller will plug right into with an adapter. If you have the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195, for example, you will simply need to use the Custom Wiring Adapter…

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Answer 8

Yes, we do have a generic brake controller wiring diagram on our Brake Controller Information page. I have added a link to it below. The bundle of wires you are looking for should contain the following: white with red stripe, blue with white stripe,…

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Answer 9

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 12

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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