ERS and tow mode not working

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Bobby712

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I recently purchased a used 2011 ram 1500 ST with 4.7 liter. I need help getting the ERS and tow mode to work. Absolutely nothing happens when either buttons are pressed. Tow mode light does not even light up on cluster when I start the truck. I'm not a professional mechanic, but I can do most things. Any help is appreciated.
 

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...is that bulb burned out?
 
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Doing the cluster diagnostic test, the bulb does work.
 

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I have zero experience with that engine, but is it possible the former owner used a tuner on it and left it programmed? I am not sure how to tell, maybe look around the engine and performance section for some ideas.
 
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Thanks I'll check that out, I'm kinda leaning towards it being a wire or connection problem...based on a few things I'm noticing. Fuse block has been changed, as has alternator and PCM. Those parts have white marker writing on them.
 
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