The BCM beside the fuse box not working properly?

Tiny
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  • 2002 DODGE RAM
  • 5.9L
  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 187,000 MILES
Okay, I have the truck listed above 1500 SLT model. Well, my headlight started going out and I tried a bunch of different bulbs, and it wasn't the bulb. I found out it was the module beside the fuse box that is silver. I believe it is called a BCM body control module. Anyways the pins on it are getting worn out and not making much contact. This causes my dim lights to work but my fog lights won't work neither will the high beams, turn signals, brake lights or the windshield wipers. Okay, well I bend the tab on the far upper right if you're facing the fuse box to make connection with the PIN and I get all of those lights to work for about a half hour. I will get it all put together they will work for a good half hour. I'll let it sit and then nothing this has happened to me three times in a row. I even disconnected the battery on the third time as I did it just in case there was some kind of a safety or security issue that it had to clear. I am at lost with this. I don't know if I need to get a new fuse box if that will even work or not? Please guide me in any direction if possible. I've been trying to make cheap solutions for it rather than taking it into a Dodge dealership because I know what they will charge. Thanks for your time and happy holidays.
Thursday, December 28th, 2023 AT 1:50 PM

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Tiny
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Yep, this problem happens when the IPM goes out which is common. Here is how to change it out to fix it. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Friday, December 29th, 2023 AT 11:38 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the info. I ended up going to the local junkyard and found another Integrated power module and replaced the whole fuse box. So far no problems.
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Saturday, December 30th, 2023 AT 12:23 PM
Tiny
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Glad you could get it fixed, thanks for letting us know. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Sunday, December 31st, 2023 AT 1:34 PM

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