Hello all I’ve been trying to research this and have come up with no similar occurrences at least where I‘ve looked on google. I have a 2006 ram 3500 5.9 Cummins and over last weekend the batteries got drawn down to no power when the key was inserted in the ignition, I jumped the truck off my wife’s crossover suv and after getting it started all 4WD indicators on the dash are illuminated. 4WD Auto(even though I dint have auto 4WD), 4WD, and 4LO are all lit up as well as the abs light and brake warning light, and my airbag warning light. On the electronic shift selector on the dash there is a red light lit up where the N is at on the lower left. 4WD is not engaged and will not respond. I’m lost as to what maybe the problem! Would this issue cause any DTC’s to be thrown I’m going to have them pulled after work today.
You can try removing the battery cables to see if it resets it self. I've read that it takes 15 mins, 30 mins, etc. to reset the system. I don't know how long it takes, but id think over night would be long enough.
Thanks for the response I have read several different “correct” ways to reset the TIPM, I think tonight I’m going to pull the battery cables zip tie them together and let it sit all night then see what happens in the am! Will it be ok to still plug in the block heater with the batteries off? I assume the 120v only goes to the block heater and does not keep the batteries topped off as well correct?
Should start by verifying good batteries 12.6 volts ++ load test them separately, and good connections including grounds, bad/dirty power will cause all types of gremlins.:wink2:
Next I would try,
Check connections under TIPM for issues
With multimeter check for battery voltage to TIPM and good grounds.
Could be network issue or power issue ,with issue occurring, try pulling fuses one at a time to try narrow down issue.
Have tried to read ECM codes ?? Some trucks let you do key on, key off in 5 seconds, leave key on codes show in cluster.
Otherwise need DRBIII scanner to read codes.
With those codes would verify good power fuse 28 then good connections/wiring under TIPM then ECM and transmission 8 pin connector.
Wires pin to pin should be all about same resistance, < 5 ohms.
P0973
Possible Causes
TRANSMISSION CONTROL DTC PRESENT
(T16) TRANSMISSION CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
(T16) TRANSMISSION RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
(T9) 3-4 SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
(T9) 3-4 SOLENOID CIRCUIT SHORT TO OTHER CIRCUITS
(T9) 3-4 SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
3-4 SHIFT SOLENOID
TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM)
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE
P2769
Possible Causes
TRANSMISSION CONTROL DTCS PRESENT
(T16) TRANSMISSION CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
(T16) TRANSMISSION CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
(T75) TCC SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
(T75) TCC SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO OTHER CIRCUITS
TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM)
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE
Thank you for that information I will try to verify that today and post back. I fear I sorted out the TCM inside the TIPM and I need to replace the TIPM, but trying to verify it before I just go ahead and throw that kind of money at it.
I haven’t had a chance to check anything other than the fuse at #28 which is fine I replaced it just to be sure no change. I’m pretty sure my TIPM is shot. My passenger side reverse light doesn’t work changed bulb no bueno, the trailer lights on the passenger side of the trailer don’t work drivers side are fine. Everything I’ve read so far all of these are signs that point to a shot TIPM 😫😫😫
Fried burned traces and electronic components in the TIPM.
The '06s were extremely fragile.
Jump starting off a vehicle already running with alternator going is the Kiss of Death for fragile circuits and chips.
Lots of tow trucks won't even try jump starting these electronic marvels off a running motor electrical system. Legal liability.
If you have to jump start, use one of the packs or separate battery not connected to another vehicle.
Salted roads are a major killer of these, open to corrosion, starts the electrical weakness.
So I bit the bullet and bought a remanufactured dorman 599-924 TIPM best decision I’ve made in a long time. It fixed all of the problems I’ve been having. Truck is all back to normal!!
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