[Audiowriter]

NOW I HAVE A TIPM FAILURE - I THINK????
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I have a 2012 Ram 3500 ST.
Clock went blank while driving (but radio worked fine...) - tried to set time - screen said = "Clock Unavailable"
Got home shut truck off.
Next morning Radio and clock not working. Un-hooked batteries for an hour - re-hooked - still no radio or clock.
I'll check the fuse... but I think it runs other things I would notice that wouldn't be working.

Any ideas?

 

[David Ivory]

I have a 2012 Ram 3500 ST.
Clock went blank while driving (but radio worked fine...) - tried to set time - screen said = "Clock Unavailable"
Got home shut truck off.
Next morning Radio and clock not working. Un-hooked batteries for an hour - re-hooked - still no radio or clock.
I'll check the fuse... but I think it runs other things I would notice that wouldn't be working.

Any ideas?

Yes, replace the radio.

 

[BFD]

I was quoted last summer $385 to repair my 12 radio when it acted up like that. I replaced it with an alpine for $400 including installation, kit, and all the adapters that I wanted.

 

[David Ivory]

I was quoted last summer $385 to repair my 12 radio when it acted up like that. I replaced it with an alpine for $400 including installation, kit, and all the adapters that I wanted.

How did the new one work? Better????

 

[BFD]

It works really good but OEM radios are so much simpler to operate. I haven’t used it very many times and I’m still figuring it out. I just scrapped out my OEM radio a few days ago and the cooling fan would not run on it. I’m guessing it failed because of no cooling.
I got an alpine CDE172BT. I told the guy I wanted a radio that has knobs and this is the only one in their shop with one knob

 

[David Ivory]

It works really good but OEM radios are so much simpler to operate. I haven’t used it very many times and I’m still figuring it out. I just scrapped out my OEM radio a few days ago and the cooling fan would not run on it. I’m guessing it failed because of no cooling.

I have a 92 OEM Dodge radio I need fixed. I like the originals too.

 

[Audiowriter]

NOW I HAVE A TIPM FAILURE - I THINK????
CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO-

 

[David Ivory]

NOW I HAVE A TIPM FAILURE - I THINK????
CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO-

 

[BFD]

My radio was completely blacking out, intermittently, on a long trip last spring and then it finally stayed off. I know these trucks can have electrical problems from hell so the first thing I did was pull the radio out and I probed the pos and neg wires while they were still plugged into the radio so I knew I had power there, but nothing would come on.
Good luck, exorcising the demons from your truck!

 

[Audiowriter]

2nd UPDATE -
I charged the batteries over night - and everything worked - (except the FOB took several times of turning it to "start" before the starter kicked in???)
I started it a few times (cold motor = 36 degrees) and the heater grid kicked on every time - after a few starts the clock quit again.
I'm thinking alternator (my truck dash gauge shows 14 volts...)
Taking it to a shop tomorrow (if I make it there after charging the batteries before I leave = 15 miles...
Hopefully it is the alternator...

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

2nd UPDATE -
I charged the batteries over night - and everything worked - (except the FOB took several times of turning it to "start" before the starter kicked in???)
I started it a few times (cold motor = 36 degrees) and the heater grid kicked on every time - after a few starts the clock quit again.
I'm thinking alternator (my truck dash gauge shows 14 volts...)
Taking it to a shop tomorrow (if I make it there after charging the batteries before I leave = 15 miles...
Hopefully it is the alternator...

If its getting 14V when running the alternator is working… could be a bad battery though

 

[Audiowriter]

Charged the batteries again - and the clock works again. Hopefully I make it to the shop and its either batteries or the alternator.

 

[David Ivory]

Charged the batteries again - and the clock works again. Hopefully I make it to the shop and its either batteries or the alternator.

Or, if the computer controls the alternator maybe that? Check the alternator output, should be 14.5 when working correctly.

 

[OldsCool]

I think you have faulty connections since they're erratic and all over the place. When you charge your batteries the extra juice makes the connection. At least partially. Most common is condensation issues at the TIPM.
There are services where you can send your radio out and they'll refurbish it for under $200. Check the internet. You can get a pre owned one from a auto recycler for $150-175. Just make sure it's the same model/part number. They are very easy to replace. 20 min job if the same. Plug n play.

 

[David Ivory]

I think you have faulty connections since they're erratic and all over the place. When you charge your batteries the extra juice makes the connection. At least partially. Most common is condensation issues at the TIPM.
There are services where you can send your radio out and they'll refurbish it for under $200. Check the internet. You can get a pre owned one from a auto recycler for $150-175. Just make sure it's the same model/part number. They are very easy to replace. 20 min job if the same. Plug n play.

Would you have contact info for the radio repair?

 

[OldsCool]

Would you have contact info for the radio repair?

Here's one.....

Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler Radio Mail-in Repair Service

This Service Fixes the Following Problems Radio not working No power, No sound & No AM or FM This service does not cover Physical damage CD reading issues CD changer issues Note If your radio has the big display we cannot repair yours. Compatibility This radio service will work for the...

www.automotivecircuitsolutions.com

 

[David Ivory]

Here's one.....

Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler Radio Mail-in Repair Service

This Service Fixes the Following Problems Radio not working No power, No sound & No AM or FM This service does not cover Physical damage CD reading issues CD changer issues Note If your radio has the big display we cannot repair yours. Compatibility This radio service will work for the...

www.automotivecircuitsolutions.com

And thank you!!!!!!!

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

Or, if the computer controls the alternator maybe that? Check the alternator output, should be 14.5 when working correctly.

Alternator can be anywhere from 13-14.6V when working depending on load and other factors…

 

[Audiowriter]

UPDATE...
The truck was going crazy this morning when I fired it up. I drove the 15 miles to the shop with the gauges and various dash warning lights coming on and off / as well as the gauges and dash lights / and wipers / and headlights. It was like a blinking and "dinging" Christmas tree.
It seemed to get better the warmer the engine got...
However once I got to the shop - it started acting normal.... HUH? = *%$#@
The batteries checked out good individually - the cross cable is good / the alternator checked out good.
There were a list of codes - but nothing to identify an absolute culprit.
We cleared the codes and I took it for a 1/2 hour drive (hwy and in town = stop and go)
It is working perfectly normal.
There was rain the day after the clock quit - which is the day the Christmas tree behavior began.
Going to look into the TIPM and for other possible connection problems...???