OEM brake controller not available?

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JNelson

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Picked up my 2022 Tradesman Level 2 trim with plugs and bumper hitch, off road package etc…
Delaer said I could install the OEM brake controller later if needed.
Drove 160 miles home and dropped by my local dealer. Gave him my VIN and he said nothing came up for the brake controller and the truck was not programmed for it?
can this be correct?

I did a search and found infotainment sells a complete install package and watched the video. I do have the plugs under the dash.
 

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The OEM brake controller is available. I purchased my 19 and it did not have one in it. Originally they did not sell aftermarket, but came out with a factory controller in 2020 for the 19. I ordered online from a RAM dealership (in Texas, I found to be the most reasonable). You can install the module yourself. It takes about a hour to do. Hardest part is taking off the center section of the dash. Once you get the module installed you will have to take the truck to the dealer to have the code put into the computer so it can communicate and function properly. It cost me $180 (if I remember) for the controller and $40 to have the computer flashed at the dealership. Has worked perfectly for me since I installed
 

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Or if you have access to Alpha OBD I believe you can do it yourself.
 

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I have read some other posts saying the same, that on some 22 models the wiring harness is not complete on non-factory equip'd trucks. Take it with a grain of salt tho.
 
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Wiring is complete. Going to order the Infotainment set up and install myself. Money back guarantee if it doesn’t work.
 

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I just picked up a 22 2500 and in the same situation, can you share where you purchased the controller?
 
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Purchased the controller from Infotainment out of Florida. Shipped quickly and install went smoothly. Took me about 2 hours taking my time. Works perfectly. Installed yesterday afternoon.
 

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You can buy them from the dealership parts dept or ebay or ......
Just tell them that you want it for your year
They don't need to know your VIN
The wiring is there, sometimes it is wrapped in tape with the other harnesses

After you install it, you need to program it or have it done

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