Trout26 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 So a couple weeks ago my high and low beams quit working on the drivers side then started working again then quit working again. I had to take my truck into the dealer today to get a recall done so I had them look at the headlight. 3 hours later they still didnt have it figured out. They want me to bring it back for the day said it might be the TIPM its about a $850 part. Anyone heard of this or have any suggestions for me to try out before i end up haveing to bring it back. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy airjer W Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 TIPMs are fairly common. (Totally integrated power module) think of it as a fuse box with a computer. For whatever reason when it detects a fault in a circuit it shuts the circuit down (like fuses weren't good enough). Occasionally once the circuit is repaired the TIPM needs to be told everything is ok with a factory scan tool before it "turns" the circuit back on. If there is no fault in the circuit than I would also assume that the TIPM is the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LwnmwnMan2 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Did you buy this truck used?Typically the TIPM can be "reset" 2-3 times before it needs to be replaced.Also, if it IS the TIPM, you can find them used for cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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