The programmer screen is not turning on and my stereo stopped working after accidentally pulling out the OB2 programming port and reinstalling it.

2003 DODGE RAM

203,000 MILES • 5.9L • 6 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • MANUAL

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While pushing in clutch the toe of my boot caught programmer cord that is plugged into ob2 port it separated the plug and wires. I put it back together properly (I think) now my programmer screen isn’t coming on and my stereo stopped working. I just watched a yt video you have up, and you mentioned that fuse could be my problem could you point me in the right direction? Where can I find this fuse Thanks!

Jan 20, 2022 at 5:25 PM

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Thanks for watching our video.

Let's start with clarifying what happened when the wires separated.

Did the wires actually pull out of the connector, and you have to put them back in? Or did the connector pull out from the programmer, and you just plugged them back together?

If you put the wires back in and the programmer does not come on, then we need to make sure you put the power wire and ground wire back in the correct terminals.

I am attaching the wiring diagram for your review.

Lastly, we need to make sure which DLC you are having this issue with. Is it the 3 wire or the 16-pin connector?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

This fuse is fuse 51 in the IPM, so we need to start with checking this and go from there as it is for the DLC and the radio.

Thanks

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Jan 21, 2022 at 4:25 PM