Finally after the 5th time being in the shop for the 4 wheel drive being stuck dodge finally might have fixed it. Not sure yet since no snow to test it out on but the little I did test it out it seemed to be good. For all you with the same problem you need to have them change the actuator and the tipem together at the same time. Dodge figured out that only replacing one of them draws too much power and shorts the other part out. Hope this helps
Well I guess I don't have to list all the details as the other complaint about the TIPM are listed here, we have had it in the shop now over 6 weeks (Two separate times) and so far the "Fixes" have not lasted a full day.
From what I have been told theTIPM (Total Integrated Power Module)is the culpruit...which means EVERYTHING runs through this module....if Dodge is going to run everything through one module you would think they would make that module bulletproof.
We are working with our dealer to see wha they will do and if they can't get something done then we will be getting a lemon law attorney.
My truck seems to be stuck in 4wd Auto. I have read my manual several times, but haven't seen any good answers
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So I had my first chance to use my 4wd today. We have a very light snow dusting here in STL/MO so on the way to the mall I figured; why not throw it in 4wd/Auto.
Everything was going great until, on the way home, I was a light (still in 4wn Auto) and I heard a sizzling noise..yup sizzling. The heater/blower shut off twice for about 1/2 a second. Then the noise went away, thought to myself - wow that was weird. Things returned to normal after that, until I went to put the truck back into 2wd. (As the snow was melting and I was getting back on the HWY.) It wouldn't go back into 2wd. I know this b/c there's a light on the dash which is normally off. I switched it back and forth several times. I Even palyed around with the heater/AC knobs, thinking there was an electrical relay that maybe have shorted out. I also tried putting the truck in 4wd Lock, which didn't work either, the light just blinked a few times then went back to "4wd Auto".
Since the mall trip, I've taken a fwe other short trips, and the truck seems to still be stuck in 4wd. I dont see another lighs on the dash indicating a problem, and the truck seems to drive OK.
Needless to say I'm super frustrated...the first time I actually get to try 4x4 it dosent work...
I'll be off to the dealer Monday, which will probably result in me not having my truck for a day..etc..
- dddgluck,
St. Charles, MO, US
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Finally after the 5th time being in the shop for the 4 wheel drive being stuck dodge finally might have fixed it. Not sure yet since no snow to test it out on but the little I did test it out it seemed to be good. For all you with the same problem you need to have them change the actuator and the tipem together at the same time. Dodge figured out that only replacing one of them draws too much power and shorts the other part out. Hope this helps
- ibuyfromwy, Gillette, WY, US