Can the Factory Integrated Trailer Brake Controller be Bypassed on a 2011 Dodge Ram
Question:
The factory installed controller on my vehicle does not brake effectively. When set at 5 on the display 0-10 the truck and 5th wheel combo will move forward when the tranny is engaged and to get decent braking I have to use the max setting at10. My previous tow vehicle was a 2004 Titan with a tekonsha prodegy which was very effective. Can I bypass the ram controller and use the Tekonsha? I still have it and its pigtail. The trailer brakes have been totally rebuilt from the spindle along with new bearings and tires. This present set up is not anywhere as good as the Tekonsha set up.
asked by: Del M
Expert Reply:
You can bypass the factory brake controller on a 2011 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, # 3021-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.
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