Check engine, ABS, ESP BAS, Brake lights turned on and stay on?

GEORGE90

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2010 DODGE JOURNEY
2.4L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
145,000 MILES

A week ago, we had to jump the vehicle after it sat for a few days. I noticed after that it was slow to start up if it sat overnight so we had the battery and alternator tested and they are good. Then yesterday the windshield wipers and headlights were running even though I had them turned off. They do shut off though once the vehicle is completely turned off. The blinkers are also not working at all. Today I had the check engine, ABS, ESP BAS, Brake lights come on and stay on. The battery and the battery terminal connectors were replaced about a year ago.

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
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This is common when the TIPM goes out but fear not it is easy to replace because it-self learns, here is the instructions on how to change it out in the images below.

REMOVAL

1. Open hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Release the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) cover retaining clips and open the TIPM cover.
4. Remove the TIPM positive cable retaining nut and remove the cable from the stud.
5. Depress the four mounting clips to disengage and remove the TIPM housing from its mounting bracket.
6. Disconnect each of the seven TIPM wire harness connectors.
7. Remove the TIPM from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: The original Cabin Compartment Node (CCN) and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) must be installed and functioning properly prior to powering up the new Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). The TIPM receives vehicle configuration data from the CCN and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) information from the PCM. If configuration information becomes lost or corrupted, the data can be obtained from Dealer CONNECT

1. Position the TIPM into the engine compartment.
2. Connect each of the seven TIPM wire harness connectors.
3. Position the TIPM onto the mounting bracket and push down until the mounting clips are fully seated.
4. Position the TIPM positive cable onto the mounting stud and install the retaining nut. Tighten the nut to 9 - 11 Nm (80 - 100 in. lbs.).
5. Open the TIPM cover and fully seat the airbag fuse holder (two fuses in one yellow carrier) and the Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse.
6. Connect the battery negative cable.
7. Close the hood.
8. Insert the ignition key and turn it to the RUN position and wait twelve seconds. The TIPM will collect the necessary vehicle configuration and VIN data from the CCN and PCM at this time. After twelve seconds turn the ignition key to the OFF position and then back to the ON position and verify proper vehicle systems operation.

To confirm the failure, you can do a CAN scan which is easy, you can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) from Amazon for about $36.00.

Here is a video to show you how:

https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

and

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

Amazon CAN scanner link for about $35.00:

https://amzn.to/3R9lJ60

Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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