2016-2018 (2019-2021 Classic) Ram OEM Trailer Brake Controller Install | AlfaOBD Programming

In this video I install the 2016+ 4th gen Ram OEM trailer brake controller and program with AlfaOBD.
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Vehicle information:
2018 Ram 1500 Express
Engine:
5.7 Hemi
Flowmaster Flow FX Dual Mode - 717900
5" black powder coated stainless steel exhaust tips
ADD W1 oil catch can - Purple accents
Exterior:
Topline Replica V1180 - Hellcat Replica Wheels - Gloss Bronze (Brass Monkey)
305/45R22 Nitto Terra Grappler G2
Venum Wheel - 4.5" Spline spike lug nuts - SPARKLE GALACTIC PURPLE
Recon: 264112BKHP - LED 3rd brake light
LED fog lights - full replacement housing
Truxseal tonneau cover
Air Lift helper bags (ripped/torn - INOP)
Interior:
7" EVIC gauge cluster
Mopar accessories steering wheel audio controls
OEM Remote start: 82215050AB
OEM AUX switch panel (airdelete.com)
OEM Trailer Brake Controller: 82215040AC

[@Mccred4873]

Dude! You’re a life saver! I used this on my 2017 Lariat and it worked perfect! Thank you!

[@phillyphill112]

Great Video!

[@user-pr2ko4cc4z]

Great video thank you! Worked great on my 2022 ram 1500 classic. One thing to note on my model, the obd security bypass is located behind the radio. Easy to get at once the center infotainment console is removed. As for the mounting bracket I used rivet nuts in the truck and drilled clearance holes in the bracket. Also worth mentioning I couldn't get my laptop to link with AlfaOBD and obd link MX but I was able to use the AlfaOBD phone app, followed your procedure and it worked flawlessly.

[@MXROutlaw]

I did the same, every thing works but the manual slider doesnt work. it shows 100% on the dash all the time. i dont know what i did wrong

[@HUNGUSind]

I found that mounting the module bracket with screws was much to difficult. I drilled the holes in the bracket to match the size of the corresponding holes, then quickly and easily mounted the bracket using pop rivits.

[@dtaposse8858]

Great video sir very informative,I couldn't get but one screw and a ziptie

[@natesnyder2710]

Great video wish this would worked on my 13 it turned on all menus but can't do nothing with it like increasing an decrease gain there but not functioning. Guess I gotta go see stealership

[@desireejackson3312]

S10 xtreme content!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bradleypeoples8061]

Mine doesn’t have this screen it’s got the smaller dash screen set up. Idc about seeing the braking but curious if it would still work

[@neonsrt1816]

will this work with any obd adapter?

[@brianrhodes5029]

I just got done installing the module and controller. Followed your steps and everything is coming up on the Uconnect screen and I’m the evic screen. But nothing works. I connected my cargo trailer with out any luck says trailer not connected, hooked up my travel trailer camper also with no luck says not trailer connected. I went to settings in the Uconnect screen and choose trailer one but will not let me choose any trailer I put the check mark there and it disappears so o can’t even name a trailer. I know my camper and cargo trailer brakes work and nothing wrong with their connection.

[@vrnicastro6353]

Thank you! I installed this kit and couldn’t find the settings in AlfaOBD, this video helped! Only issue I’m having is the gain buttons or the slide button won’t do anything. I have a 16 Ram. I’m wondering if a trailer needs to be connected to add gain or have the slide button to work. I went through the procedure twice just to make sure everything was enabled or on.

[@vosstransport9200]

Did you get your gain to work I’m having the same problem just wondering if I have to be connected to a trailer

[@vrnicastro6353]

@@vosstransport9200 Yes I did. His instructions in this video are correct. It turns out the brake module under the dash was defective. I purchased the kit off eBay. The seller refunded my money and got it from another seller.

[@phillyphill112]

Yeah I’m having the same issue, my gain knob doesn’t do anything. Looks like I need to send it back. Bought it on Amazon.

[@Rickteg]

Did you need to a security bypass with the RAM and AlfaOBD

[@DanielPace92]

If the truck is 2018+, yes.

[@andreirusnac4918]

Hey Daniel , good morning . What is the bluetooth OBDlink you are using to conect to your truck ?

[@user-pr2ko4cc4z]

Obd link MX with AlfaOBD app

[@cjbeast1998]

Every time I got the break even without a trailer my dash changes to the trailer break gain screen. Did I enable the wrong thing on alphaond?

[@yazenaswad5918]

Thank you very much! That was very helpful. I don't have setting menu! do you know what option in alfaobd to enable that? 2018 Ram 1500? Thanks

[@gronth]

Did you ever figure this out? I can't seem to find out how to get the settings gears icon to show up on my dash screen either.

[@user-pr2ko4cc4z]

I have a 2022 and there is no settings menu on the gauge cluster. But if you go into the settings in the infotainment console it's there just like in the video

[@suurey]

Hello thank you for this video its a lot of help. Just 1 question what its the name of the app for program

[@DanielPace92]

AlfaOBD

[@zacharnold703]

Does anybody know if you need to reprogram the trailer brake brain box if you replace it? Mines having issues and i think its the problem but i dont want to replace it then have to take it to a dealer to have it programmed and i dont have this alfa obd system

[@mcham0846]

If it's OEM and replacing with another OEM..no

[@bigsexy1580]

Hi friend I used the phone app to do all my programming also the mileage and had no problem using the phone app question do you know if you still need the bypass harness with alfa obd on 2019 ram classic and up or no

[@DanielPace92]

Yes. Any 2018 and up Chrysler vehicles you will need a bypass harness.

[@JakeLawson-ql4yn]

So I just went through this process and everything seems to work. However, now even with no trailer connected, every time I push my brake pedal the trailer brake instrument illuminates on the dash showing the gain and percentage. It stays on as long as I have my foot on the brake then goes away and my normal instrument display arrangement comes back, until I step on the brake again. I have redone the procedure several times with no luck and I cannot seem to find anything in settings to stop it. Does anyone have any info? Am I just not seeing something obvious in the settings to turn off the trailer brake when no trailer is connected? 2016 ram 2500 tradesman

[@brothertrucker3304]

i recently started gettong the service trailer brake systwm message on my dash, i re enabled it on alfa obd, but it still shows up, is there anything i can do within the app to fix this?

[@DanielPace92]

You need to pull the codes and see why the service trailer brake message is popping up, you can't know anything without the codes. You can pull the codes with AlfaOBD.

[@brothertrucker3304]

@@DanielPace92 thanks i apereciate it

[@JakeLawson-ql4yn]

So I just went through this process and everything seems to work. However, now even with no trailer connected, every time I push my brake pedal the trailer brake instrument illuminates on the dash showing the gain and percentage. It stays on as long as I have my foot on the brake then goes away and my normal instrument display arrangement comes back, until I step on the brake again. I have redone the procedure several times with no luck and I cannot seem to find anything in settings to stop it. Does anyone have any info? Am I just not seeing something obvious in the settings to turn off the trailer brake when no trailer is connected? 2016 ram tradesman

[@BrandenGranger]

Mine does the same thing on my 2017.. Did you happen to buy the cheaper module off of Amazon for like $100? I did and have the exact same thing happening as you did.. I am guessing maybe I need to buy the genuine Mopar module for $300? Have you had any luck figuring it out?

[@sdeleplancque]

Let me start off with some props on your video. You did a fantastic job from start to finish. Getting that bracket installed is a pain in the A$$! I just tried this recently and have some questions/concerns. At 12:31 you state "Trailer Mode" but you actually select "Trasport Mode". I believe it is safe to assume that you mean "Trailer Type" after just programming "Trailer Name". Transport mode seems to be an option that you do NOT want to enable as it is for placing your vehicle in a transport or SHIP mode. This setting seems to be for leaving the vehicle in somewhat of a storage state to save the battery. Am I correct in this? That being said, I have programmed these settings: "Cust.Set.Menu 2-Trailer Select CSM Present" > Yes "Cust.Set.Menu 2-Trailer Name CSM Present" > Yes "Cust.Set.Menu 2-Trailer Type CSM Present" > Yes "P/T Chassis Net-ITBM/HWM Integrated Trailer Brake Module" > Enabled Everything looks great except I am unable to change the name on any of the trailer names. When I select another option (like "car" for example), the check mark is selected for the "Car" option for approximately 2-3 seconds and then reverts to the original selection. It will not change. Not a deal breaker, but a little frustrating. Any ideas?

[@KCreations4You]

Please reply, why don't I have a settings option?

[@russellhildebrand8665]

Go to apps menu, it should be there

[@perserverance719]

What if you have a modified PCM? Can you still flash as normal.

[@DanielPace92]

Should have no problem. This flashed the BCM and has nothing to do with the PCM.

[@CRryanMAGICIAN]

Did you need a security module bypass to do this? I have a 2019 and I followed all the steps and none of the statues will change to Yes.

[@DanielPace92]

Yes, 2018+ Christer vehicles need a security bypass to work.

[@tw4093]

I have the same problem with my 2019 ram 1500 classic. Guess I'll have to go buy a sgw bypass cable.

[@lawrenceholm1503]

What controller do I buy and from who,where do you get the program to change all them settings?

[@mcham0846]

That's an OEM trailerbrake. Any mopar place or salvage yard if that stuff hasn't been stripped yet. alfaOBD is the program you'll want. 2018 and up you'll need security bypass. ..get the cable kind, better then the modules imo

[@user-um8ce8gp7t]

Can you reverse these steps to remove the OEM controller if you were to install an aftermarket controller on a 2014 RAM 2500?

[@DanielPace92]

Yes, you should be able to.

[@user-um8ce8gp7t]

@@DanielPace92 Thanks for the quick response!

[@isaacchavarria17]

Whats the obd brand you use?

[@DanielPace92]

OBDLink MX+

[@tasma3]

How do you know what body computer model you have?

[@user-pr2ko4cc4z]

Just select what year is listed for your truck

[@michaelneuhaus4432]

I'm going to use gorilla tape to hold bracket

[@robschulte7750]

So I just went through this process and everything seems to work. However, now even with no trailer connected, every time I push my brake pedal the trailer brake instrument illuminates on the dash showing the gain and percentage. It stays on as long as I have my foot on the brake then goes away and my normal instrument display arrangement comes back, until I step on the brake again. I have redone the procedure several times with no luck and I cannot seem to find anything in settings to stop it. Does anyone have any info? Am I just not seeing something obvious in the settings to turn off the trailer brake when no trailer is connected? Any help would be really appreciated. I have a 2016 RAM Bighorn.

[@JakeLawson-ql4yn]

I’m also having the same issue has anyone figured this out yet?

[@BrandenGranger]

Mine does the same thing on my 2017.. Did you happen to buy the cheaper module off of Amazon for like $100? I did and have the exact same thing happening as you did.. I am guessing maybe I need to buy the genuine Mopar module for $300? Have you had any luck figuring it out?

[@stonedeadoutdoors189]

Is it really hurting anything when the lights come on?

[@brandengranger9680]

@@stonedeadoutdoors189it’s not a light. The entire digital display on the cluster changes to trailer gain.. it’s annoying

[@Dacer54]

But a used OEM module, the trucks don't like the Amazon Chinese crap