Electrical, front turn signal?

Tiny
CHRIS SANDERS2
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  • 2007 DODGE CALIBER
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 195,096 MILES
I have changed the light bulb and connector plug to the front passenger turn signal. I have no power to the connector itself. However, I my rear passenger turn signal is working just fine. I'm stumped because I see no corrosion or broken or weathered wires anywhere and I'm just at a loss. All fuses are working just fine as well.
Friday, May 30th, 2025 AT 6:05 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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That light is driven directly from the TIPM (aka smart fuse box) As such, if you have checked for power on pin 3 with the turn signal on and found nothing there then it's likely that the TIPM failed. It's unfortunately a common thing for them to fail and it's usually a single circuit that is the problem. You can check the wire for continuity by unplugging the C4 connector from the TIPM and testing from pin 2 out to pin 3 on the turn signal. Hopefully it's broken as that's easier to deal with the replacing the TIPM.
However, if it tests good then you will need a TIPM. It is plug and play but has a chunk of the harness attached that gets replaced with it. There is likely a video out there showing the replacement process. The process is basically, release the clips, lift it up, unplug the connectors remove the harness and reverse that with the replacement. Verify that it is the correct one and swap over the fuses and relays from the old unit. Test everything.
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Saturday, May 31st, 2025 AT 12:39 AM
Tiny
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Okay, thank you for the quick response. My cooling fan is also controlled by this module, correct? Because that has also been out of commission unfortunately as well.
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Saturday, May 31st, 2025 AT 10:52 AM
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STEVE W.
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Yes, pretty much all the electronic items in the vehicle are controlled and powered by that unit.
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Saturday, May 31st, 2025 AT 12:24 PM

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