How to Reset Your TIPM or Fuse Box on Caravan / Town & Country 2002 (Complete Guide)

[@knightzcross419]

Awesome info! I didn't know that doing this would reset the TIPM. This will save me a lot of $$!! My light has been on for 2 years now! Gonna do this tonight!

[@MCFIXIT]

Glad to hear it was helpful!

[@bobbuilder118]

did it help?

[@knightzcross419]

@bobbuilder118 Yes it did. Haven't had the light since!

[@jeannettefrancis5681]

Thank you for showing me how to do this on my Caravan. Very helpful!

[@MCFIXIT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@christinejanison2108]

Would this also work on a 2013? I am having the crazy lights ect.. going on in my van. thanks.

[@JustinSmith-zm2vi]

I’ve been looking how to do this for some time. Thanks

[@MCFIXIT]

Glad I could help

[@devinrowland8250]

So far this has worked my van started randomly throwing all the dash lights on headlights on all gears lit up trac off and no miles displayed as well as gauges freezing and stopping i tried this fix overnight hooked it up and started it it’s was doing the same thing for about a minute then turned off and has not been back so far

[@MCFIXIT]

How’s it now?

[@danielsaienni2711]

I'm trying this now....I've replace the starter the battery n starter relay ...when I tried to start it now the fuse box started going crazy...ticking... ..before it wouldnt start sometimes then I would have to give it gas to start it...but less n less it started till it didn't start at all....so I found this video n hoping it will work ... I think it has something to do with the fuel ..sometimes the gas speedometer doesn't work or jumps up and down n the gas one is always off ... Any suggestions ? If this doesn't work? Will let u know in few hours

[@MCFIXIT]

Did it work?

[@anamarin6475]

When my SUV went nuts, the first thing I did was get battery and alternator checked, also my pedals and everything in between, but them I realized it had to be something that effects all electrical, and well I'm doing the hard reset before I replace anything else to make sure I do not toss money away

[@AsadKhan-bu4rm]

I got another TPIM but now the car wont start, I hear the fuel pump turn on, but no crank/ no start, is there a programming step I'm missing ?

[@deanjagger1190]

I have a 2014 Town and Country van. It's started out that the engine light goes on, I did a scan and it said to replace the Cadlic converter. Then after it said to replace the oxygen sensors on the converter. Now the dash lights and on, no blinkers, heated seats don't work, no speedometer, no mileage, no gas signal. Not sure what it is, costing me allot of money just to figure it out. If I clean out the tipm, or replace it, do I have to reset the computer? Plus the lead on the ECMS looks like it might not be on correctly. Could that be the cause???

[@MCFIXIT]

Hello, your 2014 will be multiple generations newer than 2002 Town & Country. They have changed a lot of the technology and computers since then. This sounds like it's either a wiring issue or computer-related. It's really had to diagnose without being present. These vehicles are known to have both wiring issues and computer issues in most years. I'd definitely look at the leads to your ECM and see if that might be the root cause. Do you have a trusted mechanic in your area?

[@deanjagger1190]

@@MCFIXIT I do, but I have to look and see if there are any loose wiers on the altrinator. Or something simple.

[@MCFIXIT]

@@deanjagger1190 That's definitely a good idea. Sometimes these vehicles are plagued with wiring issues. Also check to ensure you have good ground. I don't remember exactly where they are located, but I think there is one under the battery and another on the opposite side of the engine block from there. If not properly grounded, you can experience some issues too.

[@deanjagger1190]

@@MCFIXIT I did clean the Tipm, fuze box out and put it back in. Didn't work, but before that I checked to ground wires on e side of the motor. Looked ok. Now I think it might be the insterment cluster. Ho[pe that's it.

[@georgewilliams5985]

Fantastic video 👊

[@MCFIXIT]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@deanjagger1190]

I tried all the fuses except the big squear one. I was thinking it was a loose wier on the altrinator Or something under the car. So if I take the tipm out of the van, clean it, and see if it works. I wonder if there is any call backs for the Crystler 2014 town and country, do you know how to find out?

[@ronaldfranklin6385]

Reasons you need to reset tips, my chrysler town won't start sometimes. Turn key, all lights display come like normal. But nothing happens, after several attempts ( 5 minutes later) turning key on and off it cranks ?

[@MCFIXIT]

Did it end up working for you?

[@christmysavior]

Same here with my van. Seems the fuel pump pressure. Change fuel filter? Check valve in fuel line?

[@tylermorgan7873]

would you recommend this on a 2011 town and country?

[@MCFIXIT]

It’s a TIPM so it should help. Best of luck on your repairs

[@michaelscottii670]

Thanks for showing me how to do this!

[@MCFIXIT]

No problem! Thanks for watching.

[@tiamcneill2221]

I replaced my tipm my car run great but my service dash lights are all on, my speedometer doesn't work, and my turn signals in the back come on when I break instead of the actual break lights. Is there another way to reset the tipm? Or what is the problem?

[@MCFIXIT]

You have to get it coded for your vehicle. Where did you get the part at? Some of them program them for you. That’s a different process than this video.

[@drewlincoln8659]

Great video and quick fix

[@MCFIXIT]

Yes, it’s very easy to do!

[@albertvargas4560]

I have a 2004 Dodge Caravan SXT all of a sudden one afternoon turned van on shut off, turned on again then it shut off again. Then the blinking red security came on. and would not crank or do anything. Gonna try this overnight. Any suggestions if the hard reset doesnt take?

[@omarallahouthi159]

Thank you for the video. A month ago, my car no longer blinks when I press the remote key. Does this method help?

[@MCFIXIT]

That could be the issue. This is a pretty easy method for checking to see if that works. Also you won’t have to spend any money on this method. Please let me know if it does so I can instruct others that that might be helpful to them

[@omarallahouthi159]

@@MCFIXIT thx

[@jimfunk5599]

Does it help to remove all of the plugs under the fuse box to assist in reseting the system? Or is this enough?

[@MCFIXIT]

You can definitely do that, but it is not necessary. I've got a video on how to pull it all apart, clean it, and put it back together here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZrVXpV-a9GEjMk

[@anamarin6475]

No remove all plugs, I guy who worked in a dealership has a video telling all their tricks, and he said to remove all plugs

[@bikersoncall]

@@anamarin6475 What was the video if you remember, and did he still bind the battery cables together, and for how long?

[@anamarin6475]

@@bikersoncall actually it was not the TIPM it was my battery, strange thing i replaced battery and all ISSUES gone

[@bikersoncall]

@@anamarin6475 On my Harley, if the ECM sees 'low voltage' even on a newer battery (sitting for a while) , it will have issues. Cool that your new battery solved the issue. If you remember the video , a link or exact name would be great!

[@anthonygreer1634]

Do you have to take out the battery?

[@MCFIXIT]

Great question. Technically no. But I would make sure to take it out so the cable do NOT accidentally hit the terminals. It's not worth the risk to leave the battery in there

[@anamarin6475]

No I'm doing .ine and I did not

[@cyberzero2010]

Could this solve my issue with ODB2 not getting power? Says in manual after battery replacement it needed to be reset by dealership in manual. I never put those terminals together gonna try it though.

[@MCFIXIT]

Not certain but it’s worth a try! Hope it works!

[@cornhole615]

I don’t know if you could help me but I’m having a problem I replace three alternators and they still don’t they still fail when I take it to the auto parts store to check the alternator charging the battery I’m having all kinds of crazy blinking of the lights Panel lights after the car sits overnight it won’t start it seems like a drain the battery but the alternator is showing it’s not charging I went through three brand new alternator don’t know what the problem was wondering if you can help

[@MCFIXIT]

Do you have a multimeter? Set it to 20v (or 12v). See if how much power you are running at the battery and at the alternator positive port. Then crank the ignition. See if there is much of a drop. You maybe experiencing voltage dropping and your alternator is not able to work properly. Good luck on your fix!

[@theresam8809]

@@MCFIXIT what would cause voltage to do this? What would cause a battery and alternator keep going bad? I have replaced my alternator 2x since having it and 3 batteries since I had it and random battery lite keeps coming on and sometimes when it rains does it to not always in rain….

[@vishavjeet504]

@Thomas Martineck 👋 Am in your situation now. Kinda feeling lucky someone know what am facing. I just want to ask how did u came out of that problem.? What's the part at fault? Fuse box or something? Pls reply as soon as possible. Am in that from months.

[@vishavjeet504]

Pls reply whenever u get this 🙏

[@darrylbaker-nuit6517]

I have not read through all the comments so if I am repeating my apologies. Connecting the positive and negative leads together is likely discharging capacitors throughout the electrical system, TIPM and elsewhere. Having to keep them connected for hours is consistent with slowly discharging capacitors.

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks for this helpful comment!

[@rustbeltprogressive3968]

That is what is happening here. Hours us overkill but might as well.

[@259Den3]

Is there any volatile memory in the TIPM that can be "reset"? I took the fuse box out of my 2005 Grand Caravan, and there was only analog circuit board, fuses, and relays; nothing that could be "reset". Perhaps this process would work for the Engine Control Module.

[@xlargetophat]

Do you know what the small red wire on the positive side is?

[@MCFIXIT]

That was to an additional set of fog lights that weren’t original

[@xlargetophat]

@@MCFIXIT my van has it also though. Not sure what it's about. I tested my ignition switch today by back probing the B wire at the ignition switch and there isn't any power there but should of been 12v.

[@billharmon2155]

So my question is we changed the radiator out in our Chrysler Town and country van and for some reason or another the heater is not working now do you think it would pay us to reset the Box

[@MCFIXIT]

It might. It sounds like it's electrical and that's why I did the rest on mine. Hope it helps!

[@ntheq3982]

Hey... There are many videos on recalibrating the heat/cool and air diverter doors by press and holding both either PWR and RECIRC buttons or .... depending on make/ model/ yr

[@patrickoneill86]

Will this reset the security system also

[@MCFIXIT]

Mine doesn’t have the security system but it should. It’s resetting pretty much everything when you do this

[@WilsonPendarvis-tn3wm]

I will disconnect the negative and put a jumper cable from negative to positive without removing the battery. Thank you

[@MCFIXIT]

Do not do this. That would not end well.

[@mondodameo3142]

What are the symptoms that indicated that you should reset the tipm

[@MCFIXIT]

I don't remember exactly now since it's been over a year since I did this fix, but it had to do some with some random issues where the lights would mess and once the wipers turned on when they weren't one. This helped reset everything and make it work properly again.

[@anamarin6475]

Your vehicle looks like is possessed, that's what we call it in the Dodge nitro community, my case my light on panels started blinking rpm and speedometer started going nutz, some say their wiper and windows come alive, also wipers and lights and alarm goes nutz, and like mine my vehicle completely shuts off and turns back on

[@anamarin6475]

I'm doing my reset on a 08 dodge nitro right now, battery is still on car, just unplug and put aside when putting +/- together, unplugged all my TIPM plugs and leaving it over night, my SUV is possessed and need to remove the evil out, hopefully this does the trick, I believe when my struts were replaced, my guy did not reset my TIPM and had unplugged all plugs to get to the driver side strut, and as I know for fact for I was there, he did not reset anything, maybe this caused me issues later🤷

[@MCFIXIT]

Let me know if this fixes it! Hoping it solves your problems!

[@anamarin6475]

@@MCFIXIT already connected it all, did a short test run, so far it's fine, but later it would do it's possession act, will see later on tonight picking up my son, not driving on fway just in case something happens. UPDATE: IT HAPPENED AGAIN LESS CRAZY BUT IT DID, IT'S THE TIPM🥺 HAVE TO REPLACE

[@anamarin6475]

@@MCFIXIT i forgot to update problem continued, what eliminated the problem was replacing the battery, strange thing it all went back to normal

[@MCFIXIT]

@@anamarin6475 Glad to hear you got it fixed!

[@PhillipBurton-il9fe]

Very in formative

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks so much!

[@theresam8809]

You said this could help in random strange things happening.. will this help reset stereo? You know how the clock and radio n cd 💿 all together, well it been 15 yrs since it last work.. when u turn radio on or CD player or cassette it starts blinking with slight noise and only happens when turned on, but lately sometimes not always when turn key on it makes my CD player act like I just turned it on does blinking…. Now when start my van sometimes the fans to Heater turns on automatic without being on strange never experienced these thing on car like my DGC it 2001 … do u think it could help doing this?

[@MCFIXIT]

It may. Those are some odd issues. So any of these happen all at once?

[@iketheranter9126]

I have no power at the range sensors on the tranny. No ignition power at the starter. Have starter power from battery. Any ideas?? This didn't work for me 😢

[@MCFIXIT]

That’s weird. Have you tested all of your grounds to ensure they’re properly connected and aren’t rusted? There is one under the battery connected to the metal and another one on the engine.

[@Paul-ni5nq]

I got a 2012Town&country it wouldn’t start until I piper cable less then 10 to 15 second then it starts right up and runs all at I change the dack door lock because it would keep the lights on all get

[@unknownuser16335]

Will that reset your mileage back to zero?

[@MCFIXIT]

No, it will not do that.

[@MCFIXIT]

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[@DishNetworkDealerNEO]

This is a Integrated Power Module ( there is no microprocessor or microcontroller to reset in that IPM) not the dreaded Totally Integrated Power Module that Totally sucks., the TIPM, wasn’t installed upon Chrysler Town and Country until 2008 and up. This is a 2002, same as the 2001-2007 4th Generation Minivans!

[@MCFIXIT]

Yes, you are right. It's an IPM!

[@mars188]

@@MCFIXIT wont work on 1999 dodge caravan ? heck too late i just hooked up the cables with a zip-tie for nothing. i cant even find a fuse-box for a 1999 on ebay - at this point no where- so this goes out the whole van is trash??

[@jeremiahkennisonjr6533]

Car cranks but doesn’t start after an alternator replacement could that mean the tipm?

[@MCFIXIT]

It could mean that also check to make sure you are getting fuel (fuel pump) comes on when trying to start. It could also be spark (coils, plugs). It could also be battery (make sure you have 12v+ at battery).

[@jeremiahkennisonjr6533]

@@MCFIXIT well I don’t wanna mess with it because there is a cover to get to the ignition system, automotives at Walmart told me because it did it there that they here the pump

[@CharlieGrant-xd8ot]

Intermitten problem with power. Windows. It says in owners manual check postion #28 i dont have orignal cover for fuse box

[@jasont1917]

It's not stupid if it really works.

[@MCFIXIT]

Facts!

[@leonallen3253]

Will this reset the pcm

[@MCFIXIT]

No, it just resets the TIPM. It helps with the electrical system with the TIPM like draining energy from the capacitors or showing you that you may need to replace the TIPM.

[@martinlevi8612]

ok whats the problem on this vehicle why resetting the TIPM

[@MCFIXIT]

Great question! I was trying to diagnose a no start no crank. I had done a lot of tests and a few repairs already. I was hitting a dead end when I read a forum about doing this and it fixed their problem. This did not end up fixing the problem but I did record it for those that it might help knowing the process on how to do it. Thanks for asking! Have a great day!

[@jeffreygreene9414]

What did u end up doing to fix the no crank no start issue?

[@dru27r78]

Dose it reset pcm to?

[@xlargetophat]

Do i turn it to the on position?

[@MCFIXIT]

Sorry, can you please restate your question. Want to make sure I understand you correctly!

[@xlargetophat]

@@MCFIXIT I have a red dot security light on. I wanted to try this but should I leave the key in the on position and the lights on as I do this?

[@rickstephens7299]

There is 100 percent nothing NOTHING I REPEAT NOTHING inside that power distribution box that can be reset they will let anybody post a video..... You can reset the pcm using the method that you show in the video if you turn the head lights on it will drain the compasitor in the pcm faster in like 15 minutes

[@bikersoncall]

2:15 ''connect terminals together'' Why not insert a 1ohm resistor between the terminals? Why 4 hours, and not 15 or 20 minutes?

[@kathyaltrichter2018]

My husband put a new battery in it and started it and left it Run for awhile and it run out of gas now it won't start you can hear the fuel pump but won't start

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks for writing. I’ve never come across an issue like that. Im not sure the resetting the TIPM would help but it might. Maybe try putting the fuel pump relay and check to make sure it still working.

[@thefishchannel48]

This does nothing and the battery will not drain I tried this myself for 24 hours and hooked both cables back up and the mileage trip reading was still the same does nothing

[@MCFIXIT]

Sorry that it did not work for you. I had good luck using this method. Maybe try clamping them together with a vice grip tool that can really lock them together. Hope this helps and resolves your issue!

[@tylerforry3338]

Won't this short out your system???

[@MCFIXIT]

Great question! Actually no. It does not have any power in it. This process actually makes it like a hard reset on your phone. It causes everything to power down and hopefully helps you solve problems when its all been reconnected in about 4 hours or the next day.

[@joejohnson3469]

didnt work for e the tipm was total dead took 3 day for it to come back

[@sneakysquidles2526]

I just need to fix my dam reverse 😢

[@MCFIXIT]

What’s wrong with it?

[@CharlieGrant-xd8ot]

I dont know wat postion #28 is

[@jimmysmith3263]

What is tips mean

[@MCFIXIT]

Totally Integrated Power Module... or some call it just the fuse box. It holds the powerboard and fuses inside of it.

[@aaronb4493]

W

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks! Glad it was a win for you!

[@christmysavior]

Older Dodge vans Suck!!

[@MCFIXIT]

Yeah if they have issues they do. Some are great and last a very long time.