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If your 2007-2018 Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or VW vehicle fails to start (acts likes it's out of gas) and/or your fuel pump continues pumping after turning the vehicle off (draining your battery), you likely have a faulty fuel pump relay.  Fortunately, numerous cost-effective solutions exist.  Faulty fuel relays are very common in 2011-2013 vehicles, but Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durangos were the only vehicles recalled and fitted with an external relay.  Starting problems related to a faulty fuel pump relay often occur when the vehicle is cold and progressively get worse over a period of weeks or months.  Read more symptoms here.  Additional relay problems with windshield wipers, door locks, horn, backup lights, and other systems are very common in these vehicles with a TIPM repair being the best solution at this time.

Before you spend $1000+ on a new TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module or "fuse box"), please read below about five cost-effective solutions for TIPM relay problems. Depending on your skill level, you may be able to implement some on your own or purchase parts/service from us. As the owner of a 2011 Dodge Durango with 20+ years of mechanical engineering experience, we invented the popular TIPM test/bypass cable in 2014 and routinely perform 250-300 TIPM relay repairs each year. In 2017, our patent pending TIPM Plug-In Relay Circuit Board began shipping as a cost-effective long term solution with no downtime or limitations. We've spoken with thousands of people about TIPM relay issues, so feel free to contact us with your fuel pump relay or related questions/comments. For those experiencing intermittent issues with headlights, dashboard lights, failure to even try to start (won't turn over), AC, and other abnormalities, please read through our Other Solutions page.

TIPM Faulty Fuel Pump Relay Solutions (Comparison Chart)

Solution Name	TIPM Test/Bypass Cables	TIPM Plug-In Relay System (Lite)	TIPM Plug-In Relay System	TIPM Repair	Used TIPM	External Fuel Pump Relay	New TIPM
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Cost	$25-35	$59 MOST POPULAR	$99	$199	$350-$450 + possible core charge	$400-600 through dealer or $50 to do it yourself	$1000-$1500 (requires dealer visit)
Availability	In stock	In stock	In stock	Repaired within 24 hours of receipt	Stock changes daily	Very difficult to obtain (check with dealer)	Likely backordered (check with dealer)
Long Term Solution	No, but some have used them for 3-4 years. More details here.	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No (external relays continue to fail after several years)	Yes
Installation Time	5-10 minutes	5-10 minutes	15 minutes	30-60 min after 3-5 days vehicle downtime	30-60 minutes	1-2 hours	1-3 hours (dealer visit)
Limitations	None	None	None	None	None	None	None
Potential Problems	Tight fit if using new M37 connection	None	None	None	Might have to do a hard reset after installation	External relays fail within 1-3 years and some dealers won't install	Dealer will want to program new TIPM (avg. cost $100+ labor)
Additional Functionality   -Test Fuel Relay   -Test Fuel Pump   -Bypass Fuel Relay   -Disable Vehicle   -M37 Fit   -Run/Start LED   -Fuel Pump On LED   -12VDC LED	Yes  Yes  Yes  No  Tight  No  Yes  No	Yes  No  Yes  No  Good  Yes  Yes  No	Yes Yes Yes Yes Good Yes Yes Yes	No  No N/A  No N/A  No  No  No	No  No N/A  No N/A  No  No  No	No  No  Yes  No N/A  No  No  No	No  No N/A  No N/A  No  No  No
Onboard Fuel Pump Relay?	No (uses existing Run/Start relay K4)	No (uses existing Run/Start relay K4)	Yes (MOSFET)	Yes (Electromechanical)	Yes (Electromechanical)	Yes (Electromechanical)	Yes (Electromechanical)
Dealer Visit Required?	No	No	No	No	No	Yes (unless you install it yourself)	Yes
TIPM Reprogramming Required?	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes
Return Policy	30 days if not used (restocking fee may apply)	30 days return for full refund on part regardless if used	60 days return for full refund on part regardless if used	N/A	Unknown	See dealer	See dealer
Warranty	30 day warranty	1 year warranty	2 year warranty	1 year warranty	Unknown	See dealer	See dealer
Install Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Easy	Moderate	Moderate	Difficult (soldering)	Dealer only
What We Recommend	Buy this if money is tight and you don't require a long term solution	Buy this if you want an easy installation along with a long term solution	Buy this if you want the most advanced patented fuel pump relay bypass solution with diagnostic LEDs and additional functions	Repair your TIPM if downtime isn't an issue and you don't want add-on solutions	Buy this if downtime is an issue and you have multiple TIPM issues that can't be repaired	We do not recommend this option due to the requirement for harness wires to be cut	We do not recommend this because it's the most expensive option and no one wants to visit a dealer

Symptoms of Faulty Relays

The fuel pump relay, located deep inside the TIPM, is the most common relay to fail since it's powered on 100% of the time while you're driving. You likely found this website because your dealer wants to change your fuel pump ($600+) or TIPM ($1000+).  Symptoms include:

• Multiple attempts to start, perhaps occuring most often in the morning when the vehicle is cold. The problem gets worse over time and eventually won't start at all.
• Unexplained battery drainage due to a relay that is stuck in the closed/on position. You can likely hear the fuel pump running if listening from the rear of the vehicle after it's turned off. Battery drainage may still occur even after a new battery or fuel pump is installed.
• The vehicle stalls while driving and you coast to a stop. This situation is sometimes fuel pump relay related, but also could be due to thermal expansion issues inside the TIPM or other electrical components.
• The vehicle won't start and appears to be out of gas.
• Jump starting your vehicle resolves your starting issue since fuel pump relays perform better at higher voltages. When you start your vehicle, you're relying on the roughly 12.50 VDC battery voltage.  If jump starting from another running vehicle, you're pushing nearly 14.0 VDC to the vehicle since the alternator outputs a higher voltage.
• Remote start resolves your starting issue since its use disables power to certain areas of the vehicle.  Disabling power to these areas allows for higher battery voltages during the starting process and fuel pump relays perform better at higher voltages.

Problems with front and/or rear windshield wipers (on/off, high/low speed), door locks, front and/or rear washer fluid, horn, backup lights, and other relays are becoming more common with time. These relays are used less often, but are similar to the fuel pump relay in that they fail to power on the device and sometimes get stuck in the on position.  Most failures result in the function being inoperable.  Most of the time, functions that are located on double relays (wipers, door locks, washer fluid) will fail in pairs, which means you will loose two functions at the same time.  If you experience loss of two functions at a time, there is a very good chance the double relay has failed.  Symptoms include:

• Windshield wipers won't turn on or will only work on low speed.
• My horn won't work or will get stuck on (forcing you to pull the fuse or disconnect the battery).
• My door locks work intermittently or fail to lock/unlock,  Normally only the lock or unlock function fails, but not both.
• My backup lights work intermittently, all the time, or not at all.

You can save thousands of dollars by implementing one the proven solutions listed on this page for a fuel relay problem.   A TIPM repair  is often the cheapest solution for wiper, door lock, washer fluid, horn, and backup light problems.  We also encourage you to file complaints at the following locations: CAS, Car Complaints, and NHTSA.

Five TIPM Fuel Pump Relay Repair Solutions (Summary)

#1 - Use Our TIPM Test/Bypass Cable ($25-$35)

Build your own or purchase our popular TIPM test/bypass cable. We created this diagnostic cable in August 2014 to address a faulty fuel pump relay and it has helped thousands of people. This cable can check the proper operation of your fuel pump, test your fuel pump relay, and bypass a bad fuel pump relay to stay on the road. It works on the above applicable vehicles marked in green and may be useful on other untested 2007-2016 vehicles. Two versions exist with prices from $25-$35. We advertise our cable as a testing tool and temporary fix to stay on the road until you can implement a more permanent solution, although many customers have used our cables for 3+ years now. Further details and photos are located on our TIPM Test/Bypass Cable page.

#2 - TIPM Plug-In Fuel Pump Power Bypass/Test System LITE ($59)

Our most popular option, the TIPM Plug-In Fuel Pump Power Bypass/Test System Lite (Patent #10,139,450) is a reliable long-term solution for faulty fuel pump relays on many 2007-2018 Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge/VW vehicles (see our complete vehicle list on product page). This is the lite version of our TIPM Plug-In Fuel Pump Power Bypass/Test System, offering the same ability to bypass a faulty fuel pump relay at a fraction of the cost. This device can bypass a faulty fuel pump relay to continue driving normally, test your fuel pump relay, and provide LED feedback for the Run/Start signal. It also comes with a 30 day return policy for a full refund on the part, so there is no risk if you find the fuel pump relay is not the problem.

#3 - TIPM Plug-In Fuel Pump Power Bypass/Test System ($99)

After nearly a year of research and testing, our patent pending TIPM Plug-In Fuel Pump Power Bypass/Test System is now shipping to customers. Based on the connections present in the dealer installed external relay, our circuit board based device with solid state MOSFETs simply plugs into three fuse slots in your TIPM and can be installed by anyone in 10-15 minutes. This device is a long term solution with no limitations and includes all the capabilities of our TIPM bypass/test cables along with some additional features.

#4 - Replace Fuel Pump and/or Other Relays on TIPM ($199)

Repair your own TIPM or send us your TIPM for repair service on the applicable vehicles marked in green. Additional 2007-2014 vehicles can likely be repaired (please contact us). Our repair service involves replacing your faulty fuel pump relay with a newer NEC/Tokin relay that has been used on all our repairs since August 2014. We also repair windshield wiper, door lock, horn, backup light, and other relays for an additional charge. This is a long-term fix that will solve your fuel pump relay problems without the high cost of a new TIPM ($1000+) or the cutting of TIPM wires with an external relay. No TIPM programming is required since we're simply removing and replacing the faulty relay.  Our fuel pump relay replacement carries a one year warranty and the price is $199. Further details and photos are located on our TIPM Repair page.

#5 - Purchase Used/Repaired TIPM ($350-$450+)

We've partnered with a company that sells used and/or repaired TIPMs in order to give you a choice in repairing your vehicle. If time is critical, they can overnight a warrantied TIPM to you for $75 or their USPS Priority Mail shipping is free. After you receive the TIPM, there is only a 10% chance you'll need to have your local dealer program it with your VIN as long as you follow steps on our used and/or repaired TIPMs page. Below are TIPMs that are commonly in stock, but many others are available and ready to ship.

• 68165692AB
• 04692298AG
• 04692299AG
• 04692316AH
• 04692319AG
• 04692332AD
• 04692335AH
• 56049717AK
• 68089321AG
• 68089323AE
• 68105502AC
• 68105507AC
• 68163903AB
• 68163904AC
• 68165692AD
• 04692305AG
• 56049721AO
• 04692235AH
• 68165692AC

Click on the part numbers above or go to Factory Chrysler Parts and enter the above TIPM part numbers to see applicable vehicles. Please contact us for further information and we'll put you in touch with the right people who can help. Note that email is usually the quickest method.

#6 - Add External Fuel Pump Relay (Normally $400-$600, $50 if you solder yourself)

This solution is similar to Star case #S1308000399 and the official 2011-2013 Dodge Durango/Jeep Grand Cherokee recall where you'll need to purchase an external fuel pump relay to take the place of the defective TIPM-mounted fuel pump relay. Unfortunately, many vehicles were not part of the recall or class action lawsuit. We can only recommend this option if you do the modification yourself since your dealer will likely take advantage of you with an installed price that can easily exceed $400. A TIPM-7 fuse box can accept this external fuel pump relay since they contain the same faulty fuel pump relay that is soldered to the same TIPM circuit board. The bad thing about this solution is that it involves cutting, soldering, and heat shrinking several wires in multiple wire harnesses. After going this route, you'll likely always need to count on the external fuel pump relay (even if you eventually purchased a new TIPM or received a new TIPM via a recall) because you've cut the fuel pump wires leading to the TIPM fuel pump relay.

Some owners had difficulty in purchasing the external relay kit from their dealer because their dealer claims the kits are intended for Durango and Grand Cherokee owners only. Others who've had the external relay installed by a dealer are reporting continued problems that can likely be solved by replacing the external relay. Further details and photos of an external relay are located on our External Relay page.

Source: https://www.verticalvisions.com/tipm-fuel-relay-solutions.html

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