TIPM Plug-In Relay System LITE: Fits Most 2007-2020 Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep/VW/Ram

30 Day Return Policy

Money back guarantee (return for a full refund, less shipping, within 30 days of receipt if you're not satisfied or it does not solve your problem). We are not like your local dealer where parts that don't solve your issue can't be returned. If you find that our part doesn't solve your issue or your problem is outside the TIPM, simply send it back for a refund.

Applicable Tested Vehicles

This part will only fit the following vehicles which contain a TIPM-7 fuse box shown to the right: 

• 2008-2016 Chrysler Town and Country
• 2011-2013 Dodge Durango
• 2008-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan
• 2009-2010 Dodge Journey
• 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro
• 2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
• 2007-2012 Jeep Liberty
• 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler
• 2012-2014 Lancia Voyager
• 2011-2012 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500
• 2012-2014 Ram C/V
• 2009-2014 VW Routan
• 2011 VW Touareg

The most common vehicles include the 2011-2013 Dodge Caravan, 2011-2013 Chrysler Town & Country, 2011-2012 Dodge Ram, and 2011-2012 VW Routan.  Vehicles with the same style fuse box as shown on this page will work.  It's normal to have fuses and relays in different locations on this style TIPM, depending on your vehicle options and model.

Description

Designed around a printed circuit board with four terminals (male pins), this system plugs into any TIPM-7 fuse box to test and bypass a faulty fuel pump relay using available current from your M37 fuse slot and K4 relay.  There is no need to cut harness wires, remove the TIPM, visit your dealer, or reprogram the TIPM.  The following electrical connections to the vehicle's fuse slots are used:  Run/start signal (M37), fuel pump relay output (M25 far side), and power output to the fuel pump (M25 near side).  Installation requires no special skills and can be accomplished in 5 minutes with no vehicle downtime.  Once the system is installed, your vehicle’s fuel pump will receive power with full remote start capabilities and no limitations.

Symptoms of Faulty Fuel Pump Relays

1. Multiple attempts to start, perhaps occurring most often in the morning when the vehicle is cold. The problem gets worse over time and eventually won't start at all.  Vehicle acts like it's out of gas (ie.  crank, no start).  70% of our customers experience this failure mode.  
2. Unexplained battery drainage due to a fuel pump 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.  25% of our customers experience this failure.
3. 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.
4. The vehicle won't start and appears to be out of gas.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Your vehicle starts fine in warm months, but won't start during colder months.
8. Your vehicle tries to start, but stalls seconds or minutes after starting.

NOTE:   If you turn your key or push the start button and nothing happens (ie. your starter does not rotate the engine), you have a starting issue that is unrelated to the fuel pump circuit and our parts will not help.  

Includes

1. TIPM Plug-In Relay System Lite
2. Optional ground wire to permit onboard diagnostic LEDs to illuminate
3. Color hard copy instructions
4. Sticker
5. Support via telephone, email, or Facetime

Capabilities

• Bypass your faulty fuel pump relay to stay on the road and drive like you normally do
  • Prevents "stuck on" faulty fuel pump relays from draining your battery
  • Will provide power to your fuel pump if the faulty fuel pump relay cannot
• Test your existing faulty fuel pump relay with LED feedback to determine if it's faulty
• LED feedback indicates run/start signal and power provided to the fuel pump
• Fits a TIPM-7 style fuse box (see image above)
• Fits under your TIPM lid when closed
• 5 minute installation

Advantages

• A great long term solution for a faulty fuel pump relay
• No functional limitations
• No cold start problems
• No need to cut harness wires, remove the TIPM, or reprogram the TIPM.
• No programming or expensive dealer visits
• Reduced cost compared to other solutions such as a used TIPM, repaired TIPM, or external relay
• Full OEM remote start functionality
• No special skills required for installation

Differences between TIPM Plug-In Systems

	TIPM Plug-In Relay System (Lite)	TIPM Plug-In Relay System
Images
Price	$59	$99
Bypasses Faulty Fuel Pump Relay	Yes	Yes
Test Fuel Pump When Vehicle is Off	No	Yes
Onboard Relay	No (uses excess available current from the K4 run/start relay)	Yes, uses own onboard modern relay (MOSFET)
Onboard LEDs	3 total (run/start signal, original relay test, power to pump)	5 total (run/start signal, original relay test, power to pump, 12.0+ VDC or higher voltage, disable vehicle)
Disable Vehicle Functionality For Security Purposes	No	Yes
Ground Wire Required	No	Yes (wire is provided by us)
Installation Time	5 minutes	15 minutes
Warranty	1 year	2 years
Money back guarantee	30 days	60 days
Most Popular Part	X

Warranty

One year parts and labor warranty.  We'll also pay to ship the part both ways for any warranty claims.

Instruction Manual

A printed color copy of the instructions is included with each order.  Download the instructions for this part using the "Instructions" tab near the top of our product page at the Vertical Visions website. 

Notes

• If you have a 2011-2013 Dodge Durango or Jeep Grand Cherokee that had an external relay installed per the recall, this cable will be ineffective because your dealer cut wires under your TIPM.  
• This part won't solve problems that are unrelated to your fuel pump (ie. windshield wipers, starter, lights, etc.).
• If your vehicle won't turn over and the starter will not even attempt to turn the flywheel with a properly charged battery, you likely have other issues that this part cannot solve. 
• Must be used with a TIPM-7 series fuse box.  See our applicable vehicle chart above to confirm if this part will fit.  It's normal to have mini-blade and cartridge fuses in different locations on this style TIPM, depending on your vehicle options and model.
• Fuses shown in our images are not sent with the part since you will remove your existing fuses and insert into our part.

Installation Video (Customer Supplied)

TIPM Plug-In Relay System Lite

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Installation Instructions

1. Turn vehicle off and locate your TIPM.
2. Using the mini-blade/cartridge fuse removal tool located near the top of your TIPM, remove mini-blade fuses M25 and M37.  For reference, a fuse diagram is also located under your TIPM lid.  Transfer your M25 and M37 fuses to the corresponding fuse slots in the circuit board.
3. Insert the circuit board into your TIPM so the four male terminals fit into the M25 and M37 fuse slots at the same time.  If required, lift the white J13 fuse bezel approximately 1/4".  J13 is your Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse, which is normally used to prevent battery drainage when the vehicle is not driven for many weeks.  Be sure to push the J13 white bezel down after the circuit board is installed.
4. Close and then open the TIPM lid to ensure the circuit board is fully seated.  See below to view the installed circuit board.  Installation is now complete.

How To Bypass a Faulty Fuel Pump Relay

Once the installation is complete, your TIPM Plug-In Relay System Lite is ready to operate in bypass mode.  No additional setup or wiring is required.  Use this arrangement for normal driving to bypass a faulty fuel pump relay inside your TIPM that will not power the fuel pump or one that powers the fuel pump when the vehicle is off.  Bypass mode uses the vehicle's run/start +12 VDC source at the M37 fuse terminal to provide power to the fuel pump via the M25 fuse slot.  To view the onboard LEDs, proceed to the next paragraph for details on connecting the included jumper wire.

Testing Your Vehicle Using LED Feedback (Optional)

1. Connect the included jumper wire between the circuit board’s ground connection (GND-TP1) and your vehicle’s chassis ground or battery negative terminal.  Chassis ground is defined as any conductive connection on the vehicle’s metal frame. 
2. Start your vehicle and observe the LEDs in the lower right corner of the system.
3. The RUN/START green LED illuminates when a +12 VDC run/start signal is present at the M37 fuse, indicating the engine is attempting to start or running.
4. The ORIG RELAY green LED illuminates when a +12 VDC signal supplied via the original fuel pump relay inside your TIPM is detected.  If the original fuel pump relay +12 VDC signal is intermittent or not present, this is an indication that the relay is faulty.
5. The PUMP ON green LED illuminates when power is sent to the fuel pump via the M25 20 amp fuse.  If your vehicle will not start while this LED is illuminated, you may have a fuel pump or other problem. 
6. Disconnect the included jumper wire while driving.

Shipping

Our goal is to ship your parts as fast as possible.  We normally ship the same day if we receive your order by 2pm ET Monday thru Friday.  If your order arrives late in the day, we'll ship it the next business day.  We understand and will accommodate those who need these parts as fast as possible.  

Packages are delivered on the following days:  UPS (Monday through Friday) and USPS (Monday through Saturday) 

Order confirmation emails are sent minutes after each order is placed. Tracking emails are sent when the order ships. UPS can't ship to a PO Box.

Delivery Maps

NOTE:  Due to the Canadian Post strike, we cannot ship any USPS packages to Canada.  Estimated shipment durations: UPS Ground: 1-5 days, UPS Next Day: 1 day, USPS Ground Advantage: 2-5 days, USPS Priority Mail: 2-3 days, USPS Priority Express Mail: 1-2 days, USPS Priority International: 6-10 days, USPS Priority Express International: 3-5 days, USPS First Class International: 1-2 weeks.  Since most carriers have removed their delivery guarantees, we can't guarantee delivery dates. The shipping duration estimates shown below begin at the time and day the package is shipped by us.

UPS Ground Map

USPS Ground Advantage

Lost Packages

Although rare, UPS and USPS occasionally delay or lose packages.  If your shipment is delayed or lost, please contact us and we'll try to locate your package or ship another part.  If you file an Ebay claim due to a lost/delayed package, please be aware that Ebay immediately removes the funds from our account and we won't risk sending you a second part.  Communication is key, so contact us through Ebay or call us with any questions or concerns you may have.  Ebay will not be able to help you as much as we can, so contact us if you have any problems.

Filing a Claim

Some Ebayers game the system by using our parts for testing purposes, then filing a claim that the part doesn't work.  In this situation, Ebay requires us to pay for return shipping and issue a full refund.  We obviously don't like this.  If our part is indeed faulty, simply contact us and we'll send another one to you.  If you have another issue with your vehicle outside the TIPM that our part isn't intended to fix (ie.  your starter won't turn the flywheel), then please do not claim that our part is faulty.  We will require additional details from every faulty part claim before complying with a return request.

Telephone/Email Support

We're a small business (Vertical Visions LLC) located in Eldersburg, MD since 2001.  Feel free to call us with any questions you may have. We're open from 10am-5pm ET weekdays.  The owner (Jason Bell) is a mechanical engineer with 30 years of engineering experience.  Email is another great option if our phone lines are busy.  We fully support all our products.