Dodge, Chrysler & Jeep TIPM Repair Guide
The TIPM is the under-hood fuse box, BCM, and relay panel rolled into one — and on 2007–2014 Chryslers it's the single most common cause of intermittent no-starts, dead fuel pumps, and ghost electrical gremlins. Here's how to confirm it and fix it.
Published June 30, 2026 · By TMW Repairs
What the TIPM does
The Totally Integrated Power Module sits at the front of the engine bay and switches power to almost every major load — fuel pump, starter relay, headlights, wipers, horn, ABS pump, cooling fan. When an internal relay or driver fails, the affected circuit either won't turn on, won't turn off, or comes on at random.
Symptoms you'll see
- • Random no-start / no-crank — clears after a few minutes
- • Fuel pump runs constantly with key off (drains battery)
- • Fuel pump doesn't prime at key-on
- • Horn honks on its own, usually after the truck sits
- • Wipers run with the switch off
- • Doors lock/unlock at random
- • Airbag, ABS, or check engine lights cycle on and off
Fault codes we see most
- B210A — TIPM internal fault
- U0140 — lost communication with BCM/TIPM
- P0480 / P0481 — cooling fan relay control
- P0628 — fuel pump relay control low
- B2204 — vehicle configuration not programmed
Vehicles affected
- • 2007–2014 Dodge Ram 1500 / 2500 / 3500
- • 2008–2014 Dodge Grand Caravan / Chrysler Town & Country
- • 2011–2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- • 2008–2014 Dodge Durango
- • 2008–2014 Jeep Liberty / Wrangler
- • 2008–2014 Chrysler 300 / Dodge Challenger / Charger
Why it fails
The fuel-pump relay (and on some units the wiper and starter relays) is integrated into the PCB. There's no socket — you can't just swap the relay. Heat from neighboring high-current circuits cooks the relay contacts, the solder joints around the relay legs crack, and the driver transistor that pulls the relay coil eventually fails shorted or open. A replacement TIPM from Mopar runs $900–$1,400 and requires programming with a dealer-level scan tool.
How TMW Repairs fixes it
- You ship us the full TIPM with the FedEx label we provide.
- We bench-test every relay channel, replace the failed relay(s) and driver transistors, and reflow the high-current solder joints.
- The repaired TIPM is load-tested on a simulator before it ships back — fuel pump, starter, wipers, horn, fans, all verified.
- You bolt it back in. Your VIN and configuration stay intact — no programming required.
What you get
- • 2–3 business day turnaround once we receive the unit
- • 1-year warranty on the repair
- • No programming, no dealer trip
- • Typically 60–70% cheaper than a new TIPM
Ready to send your TIPM in?
Start a repair online and we'll email a prepaid label within minutes.
Questions buyers ask before sending it in
What is a TIPM and why does it fail?
The TIPM is the under-hood fuse and relay box that controls fuel pump, starter, ignition, lighting, and CAN gateway on most 2007–2014 Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep vehicles. The integrated fuel-pump relay and its driver circuit overheat under load and fail intermittently — a classic FCA-acknowledged defect.
Do I have to replace the whole TIPM?
No. Mopar's $1,000–$1,400 replacement requires dealer programming and still uses the same defective relay design. Component-level repair of the failed relay and driver circuit on your original TIPM keeps the VIN coding intact and costs a fraction.
How long does the repair take?
Most TIPMs ship back within 24–48 hours of arrival at our facility, plus return transit. Overnight return is available at checkout.
Will I need it reprogrammed?
No. Because the original TIPM is repaired and returned, no SKIM relearn or dealer reprogramming is required — bolt it back in and start the truck.
Is the repair warrantied?
Yes. Every TIPM repair carries a 1-year warranty covering parts and labor on the repaired circuit.