Red security light stays on as soon as I reconnect the new battery?

2002 DODGE RAM
165,000 MILES • 5.9L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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I just bought it and now I have no gauges, no blinkers, and my headlights come on. the truck will start and run but the red light stays on constant.
Jun 19, 2024 at 10:45 PM
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It sounds like the IPM (integrated power module) has gone out which is common, here is a guide to help run the codes for the CAN system to confirm the issue:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

Here is the location of the IPM and how to replace it which is easy because it self initiates. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response to any problems so we can see what to help you with.
Jun 20, 2024 at 9:35 AM
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I have no codes on my obd2 scanner.
Jun 20, 2024 at 10:29 AM
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Everything was fine with the truck until I jumped a dead battery.
Jun 20, 2024 at 10:30 AM
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It would need to be a CAN scanner and this problem can happen when you jump the car and get a voltage surge, which is what takes out the IPM.
Jun 20, 2024 at 1:52 PM
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What else could it be? I replaced the IPM and reset the computer but as soon as I reconnect the battery the same problem occurs. Solid red light on the dash and no gauges and a hand full of other things don't work.
Jul 8, 2024 at 2:24 PM
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Did you do the CAN scan? Also let's check all fuses, here is a guide to help and the fuse locations as well, please check them with the key on. If the fuses are good let's try a hard system reboot.

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-performing-a-hard-system-reboot-for-your-vehicles-electronics-systems

Please tell me what other systems are not working, you may have a ignition switch that got damaged. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.

Jul 9, 2024 at 9:27 AM
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The can is new.
Jul 9, 2024 at 11:43 AM
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Thanks for the video, it happens, do you have power to fuse #22 in the IPM?

Please use this guide to confirm:

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

Please let me know, also the CAN is a code scan for the entire truck not just the engine and drivetrain.
Jul 9, 2024 at 3:53 PM
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Yes the fuse is good and has power.
Jul 10, 2024 at 1:15 PM
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Lets try to hard reboot the system to see if that helps, please go over this guide to see how.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-performing-a-hard-system-reboot-for-your-vehicles-electronics-systems

Please go over this guide and get back to us.


Jul 12, 2024 at 9:08 AM
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I've done all 3 of those already.
Jul 12, 2024 at 10:13 AM
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Any other Ideas?
Jul 17, 2024 at 10:14 AM
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Yes, the ignition switch can cause this issue, here is a guide to help test for power through the switch while it is on:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Check out the images (below). Let us know what you find.


Jul 17, 2024 at 10:21 AM