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TIPM Replacement

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I took my 2014 (v6) into dealership for intermittent check engine and traction control lights coming on. Dealership wants about $2400.00 to replace TIPM. Is buying one online - programmed to VIN a viable option?
 
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I will borrow my friends scanner again. The dealership was ready to lighten my bank acount by $2400, so I replaced the unit myself. It may be possible that I did not have a solid enough connection for the positive and negative leads for the hard reset.
 
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It appears the dealership did not provide a competent diagnosis. Although the CHECK ENGINE light has not come back on, the TRACTION light does come on at irregular intervals some time after I first start the up car. It could be a 30-minute time, or even more than an hour.

The company that sold the TIPM to me is MAKS. One customer support rep sent a short video to me, which suggests I purchase a 900-dollar scanner to restore the car's system. The next day after viewing the video, I called back and another rep suggested just buying a cheap scanner to clear the codes, which doesn't resolve the issue. So that's an apparent dead end,
 
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Try this first:
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Then if you need to initialize the TIPM or re-initialize the ABS, find a competent technician with a capable scan tool. I wouldn't go out and buy a tool for this, but I would pay a $100 (?) shop fee to reset & initialize the system With a capable scan tool like a WiTech2 or equivalent.

If the TRACTION light is coming on, a fault code may be stored in the ABS module. TRACTION resides in the ABS.
Did MAKS say the TIPM was plug n' play?
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Thank you. The detailed instructions are appreciated. When I received the TIPM, I was provided a link for a video on how to replace the unit. One thing with these cars with the battery in the fender well, is that disconnecting just the positive and negative leads under the hood, and bringing them together is not the same as going directly to the battery. After raising the car and going through the fender well, I had the positive and negative leads together at least 24 hours, hoping it would provide a sufficient capacitor drain.
I'm going to take the car in for an oil change. I will also request a Restore Vehicle Reconfiguration procedure.
 
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Try this first:
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Then if you need to initialize the TIPM or re-initialize the ABS, find a competent technician with a capable scan tool. I wouldn't go out and buy a tool for this, but I would pay a $100 (?) shop fee to reset & initialize the system With a capable scan tool like a WiTech2 or equivalent.

If the TRACTION light is coming on, a fault code may be stored in the ABS module. TRACTION resides in the ABS.
Did MAKS say the TIPM was plug n' play?
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Check engine light finally came on this morning, along with traction contol light. Would it still be the right course of action to have system restored, or are there other factors to consider?
 
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The original diagnosis may have been wrong? Are they the same fault codes as before? While TIPMs can fail, everything else must be ruled out first. Except for internal errors, the TIPM is the 'last house on the block' when troubleshooting these.

I would begin by having a good (competent, trained technician with the correct tools) try to restore & verify the system. If it doesn't restore or verify due to the fault codes, then the fault codes will need addressing first.
EPILOG: I took your comment about "the last house on the block" comment to heart, and reran the scanner.

It seems TIPM may have been part of issue initially, but after looking at the remaining code; and subsequent You Tube videos, I replaced the brake petal switch. I wasn't aware my cruise control hadn't been working either.

It took about 20 miles for check engine light to clear. Cruise control is now functional. At this point I'm cautiously optimistic. I shudder to think what may have happened if I gave the dealership $2400 for TIPM replacement, and issue still wasn't resolved. Thank you
 
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