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Dodge WIN module not working, how to clean dodge win module interior contact terminals
If your dodge win module isn’t working (vehicle doesn’t start) chances are the contacts are making good connectivity. Remove it from the vehicle and take it apart to clean the terminals inside. Pretty easy DIY fix if you can do some basic soldering
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Dodge Ram WIN module cheap fix (won’t start)
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Instead of replacing WIN module just bypass the start function of it by using a push button switch wired into the start relay

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  • @awesomenessman9918
    @awesomenessman9918 15 днів тому

    Mine will turn over but won’t start

  • @davejbueckert1577
    @davejbueckert1577 Місяць тому

    Where did you hook up the original wire harness? Or did you just leave it hooked up ?

  • @TekentetakeKamaraia
    @TekentetakeKamaraia 2 місяці тому

    Hi my name s TK and I saw your video bypass the wind control module so I have the same problem for my Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7 l so can you please show me how to bypass it thank you so much if you can help me out 🙏

  • @jacr6521
    @jacr6521 2 місяці тому

    would this be the same on a 2012 grand caravan

  • @kentwaddell1545
    @kentwaddell1545 2 місяці тому

    Hey I tried this and the starter goes but the truck won't fire am I missing something?

  • @jp040759
    @jp040759 4 місяці тому

    No No No. Do Not use sand paper to clean the contacts. these are not industrial connections. If you need to, use a simple pink pencil eraser to clean the contacts as a last resort. Just use alcohol on a Q-tip to clean the contacts. 91% alcohol if you have it.

  • @shashaballz3521
    @shashaballz3521 6 місяців тому

    What’s the process of adding the button ? Best video I seen yet.

  • @mikimiki195
    @mikimiki195 6 місяців тому

    In my 2012 ram I can’t even get dash lights to come on ? Any idea what I should do look for

    • @rickchristensen3530
      @rickchristensen3530 6 місяців тому

      Good chance the WIN module isn’t making any contact inside on the terminals.

    • @mikimiki195
      @mikimiki195 6 місяців тому

      @@rickchristensen3530 thank you I will be ordering new one or opening old one to repair it 👍🏻 thanks for input and great video 👍🏻

  • @SATORI0320
    @SATORI0320 9 місяців тому

    Sandpaper 👋 Scotchbright👍

  • @user-rd5uv4nq2d
    @user-rd5uv4nq2d 9 місяців тому

    I just tried this on my 2011 ram it don't work

  • @xxlxpman
    @xxlxpman 10 місяців тому

    I just took the end off the black box on my 11 3500 Ram and hosed it down with aerosol electric contact cleaner without the desolder. In the short term its seems to be working.

  • @nathanielryan8865
    @nathanielryan8865 11 місяців тому

    1:44 would this work on a 2013 Ram 1500

  • @THEODINOFFICIAL
    @THEODINOFFICIAL Рік тому

    Will this work if the security light is on and flashing I can’t get the stupid thing to shut off

    • @THEODINOFFICIAL
      @THEODINOFFICIAL Рік тому

      Also the key doesn’t even ding with mine… I’m trying to bypass the security system as well for some dumb ass reason it’s tripped and fobs stopped working

  • @kevinbatistta491
    @kevinbatistta491 Рік тому

    Good morning everyone! So I'm having an issue with my 2012 Dodge caravan where it's stalled out on me the other day! Intermittently stalls out and then I noticed the security light blinking on the dash board along with the gear display saying that it's in reverse and I cannot pull the car out of park and I get no crank no start... I also noticed when the symptom occurs I also noticed that I do not hear the clicking noise that enables me to step on the brake and release the car from Park... Does anyone have any ideas? I'm not sure how to test if it is in fact the win module, or just the key fob... Any help is greatly appreciated... Have a great day

  • @Jelsick
    @Jelsick Рік тому

    I have a 2009 challenger srt8 that will not start with the button. Everything else works. I push the button and I can hear a clicking noise behind the radio,, then it will say damaged key. Got a new fob, no fix. Win module could be the issue. Looks to be buried in the dash somewhere. How difficult is it to get out?

  • @JamesDoylesGarage
    @JamesDoylesGarage Рік тому

    Wow, this was a great find. Thank you Rick.

  • @wadeyoung8974
    @wadeyoung8974 Рік тому

    Can you do this same process on a 2019 ram classic? My truck is doing the same thing your is in the vid

  • @JamesWestborn
    @JamesWestborn Рік тому

    Brilliant

  • @redneckracing8895
    @redneckracing8895 Рік тому

    Easy to fix but the wrong way to do it spend the money and buy the right parts That's just being half ass

  • @raymondfuentes2412
    @raymondfuentes2412 Рік тому

    How do you do this on a 2016 Dodge Ram 1500

    • @rickchristensen3530
      @rickchristensen3530 Рік тому

      I’m not sure but it might be very similar if not exactly the same relay. But either way just find your start relay and go from there

  • @gnp1117
    @gnp1117 Рік тому

    Will this work for a 2010 challenger SE?

  • @Alexandrdj
    @Alexandrdj Рік тому

    Thank You for this video Rick. It helped my to fix my problem. My VW Routan has this Wireless Ignition Nod (WIN). In order to start up my car I had to push the key forward after turning it right every time. So I toke the WIN, I did not clean anything, I just little bit bended lags to make a contact tighter. It has worked!

  • @nateb411
    @nateb411 Рік тому

    Great tip on this, im having an issue where my fobik won't turn all the way off, running my battery dead, I wonder if this would fix my issue. Such a poor design from Dodge.

    • @SATORI0320
      @SATORI0320 9 місяців тому

      Having the same issue, but with a standard key.... Fucker won't let me have the key back lol

  • @patricio2688
    @patricio2688 Рік тому

    It works really well but I can't get it to start, it will turn over but won't start. The anti theft light is blinkingand and I can't get it to reset,what do I do?

    • @pokstradomus9321
      @pokstradomus9321 Рік тому

      Same issue 2012 dodge 1500. Keys in ignition on position. Doesn’t turn over. Only engages

  • @carlcarson9403
    @carlcarson9403 2 роки тому

    Is it the same for gas engine too

    • @rickchristensen3530
      @rickchristensen3530 2 роки тому

      I don’t know, but I would assume it would be very similar. Look for the starter relay and go from there

  • @randallalford3196
    @randallalford3196 2 роки тому

    Hi. I did to my 2011 ram 1500 with 4.7 , I followed your instructions, and the new button will turn motor over but it won't crank that way. Did I do something wrong? Any help would be appreciated thanx

  • @danielpickett8560
    @danielpickett8560 2 роки тому

    Will this work on a 2014 dodge caravan?

  • @danielpickett8560
    @danielpickett8560 2 роки тому

    What amp switch?

  • @buiLderbob845
    @buiLderbob845 2 роки тому

    but does you fuel turn on wen u turn the key on aLso does your red security light ever turn on and does it stay on wen ur driving

    • @CM-qq3eg
      @CM-qq3eg 5 місяців тому

      You ever find a fix my win module went out but i have anti theft stuck on ignition doesnt react to key at all.

  • @davelowe7729
    @davelowe7729 2 роки тому

    The plastic hole where the key goes wears out and doesnt hold key tight enough to make terminals contact on the circuit board so i put 2 strips of masking tape over the end of the fob from front to back not side to side . Then put key fob in hole and push in all the way . This holds the key tight againt the plunger . Did this 3 years ago still working like a hot damn . Just replace your tape every 2 months Simple 5 second fix .

    • @jimmywarden6320
      @jimmywarden6320 Рік тому

      I have a 12 ram and its starting this problem how wide was the strips of tape are they wide enough for it to be stuck or just wide enough to keep it tight

    • @TURKO2424
      @TURKO2424 6 місяців тому

      ​@@jimmywarden6320did you do this ? My 2012 doing the same thing

    • @TURKO2424
      @TURKO2424 6 місяців тому

      ​@@jimmywarden6320 just taped mine 3 time from front to back now its tight snug in there hope it fixes my issue

    • @jimmywarden6320
      @jimmywarden6320 6 місяців тому

      @@TURKO2424 mine quit doing it

    • @TURKO2424
      @TURKO2424 6 місяців тому

      @@jimmywarden6320 was your truck stalling while driving ?

  • @carlovincetti4538
    @carlovincetti4538 2 роки тому

    Those contacts look misaligned.

  • @brianwarner6121
    @brianwarner6121 2 роки тому

    So does the truck still charge then?

  • @kelli3201
    @kelli3201 2 роки тому

    Will this work if it's a 2010 dodge charger

    • @andrewbaird08
      @andrewbaird08 6 місяців тому

      Did you ever fix your charger? I have the same car anti theft flashing

  • @ottoandrade4967
    @ottoandrade4967 2 роки тому

    My 2009 vw routan wont start it says bad key on inst panel, module is 1st gen. Had a techician clean it but didnt help. Module is diff. from the one in video

  • @5starpavingindy849
    @5starpavingindy849 2 роки тому

    Worked great ! Thanks

  • @motorsportwarehouse5109
    @motorsportwarehouse5109 3 роки тому

    so the Red hot wire is going to One side of the switch under the dash, and the other side of the switch is the black wire, going to that spot where the relay plugged in, correct ? Do all your lights and gauges work still on the dash ? You may want to mention that you used whats called a Momentary push button switch, for the starter button. Nice video, good work. Im working on fixing a No start on my 08 Magnum.

    • @bradfavel4084
      @bradfavel4084 2 роки тому

      Where's does the red wire. I did this to my 2012 Ram and ya it just turns the starter. Could any show me explain to me where the red wires go.

  • @dustinb797
    @dustinb797 3 роки тому

    Did this work? Currently debating weather to do this or buy another module

    • @rickchristensen3530
      @rickchristensen3530 3 роки тому

      It did work. I haven’t had any more issues since I did it

  • @PaulSmith-oy8xp
    @PaulSmith-oy8xp 3 роки тому

    Wow; another great tip, beyond the push button...'good on you for the creativity.

  • @PaulSmith-oy8xp
    @PaulSmith-oy8xp 3 роки тому

    Great hack, Rick; I think that I am likely facing that soon... Much obliged.

  • @mario-7223
    @mario-7223 3 роки тому

    We need more videos like this one nice work 👍

  • @grenier1100
    @grenier1100 3 роки тому

    You can get them from ROCKAUTO.COM for alot cheaper than dealer just to let you know!

  • @labcoattheater6161
    @labcoattheater6161 3 роки тому

    Great idea thanks. My ignition works but I may just install a switch and run some wire (without landing)as a backup plan. Things like this always seem to break when you're deep in the woods somewhere.

    • @puresoulg
      @puresoulg 7 місяців тому

      I know Right! Always 😅

  • @jwoyshnar
    @jwoyshnar 3 роки тому

    Sandpaper? That's horrible advice. Us rubbing alcohol on a qtip people

    • @PaulSmith-oy8xp
      @PaulSmith-oy8xp 3 роки тому

      super fine 1600 hurts nothing for burnishing; that's been used on small motor commutators for years

    • @stus4083
      @stus4083 2 роки тому

      I used 3200 and it polished it back and got rid of a good bunch of corrosion.

    • @seabirdsolar
      @seabirdsolar Рік тому

      Someone like me might use 30 grit and wreck it. Someone more reasonable would use 3200 and have it work.

  • @sidhucer00789
    @sidhucer00789 3 роки тому

    Is it a momentary switch? Just feeds the starter?

    • @rickchristensen3530
      @rickchristensen3530 3 роки тому

      Make It Go yes it is, I made another video on how to pop open the module and clean the contacts so this isn’t necessarily the easiest way I’ve found

    • @michaelcasillas7775
      @michaelcasillas7775 Рік тому

      @@rickchristensen3530 where’s the other video

    • @rickchristensen3530
      @rickchristensen3530 Рік тому

      @@michaelcasillas7775 ua-cam.com/video/xOz0kzDyv6c/v-deo.html

  • @mattsmith6828
    @mattsmith6828 4 роки тому

    ladies and gentlemen, dodge...... LOL

  • @larrymitch6633
    @larrymitch6633 4 роки тому

    Did cleaning the contacts/ cotections with sandpaper make the module work better ??

  • @stevenhughes1110
    @stevenhughes1110 4 роки тому

    Can I use .14 AWG wire?

  • @benpankiewicz8466
    @benpankiewicz8466 4 роки тому

    What do you do when you have no power to anything when you turn your key?? How did you power your ignition I don't think this will work for me only power I have is to turn lights on doorbell dosnt even ring when door is open saying key in ignition

  • @Succstrat
    @Succstrat 4 роки тому

    This does work, the key switch goes out, cost several hundred dollars and has to be reprogrammed for about $300. More new junk BS. You can not climb under the truck and jump the starter like the old days because the solenoid post is protected. This is the quick fix and yes it works, I have done it. Periodically the key does nothing then goes out like it did when I turn the truck off to place an order. I pulled and replaced the relay several times and once with the key on I pulled it and when I plugged it back in, the started ignited and started the truck. Drove another 80 miles home, turned it off and would not start so tomorrow, I will install one in the dash. the first time I just attached it under the hood to test the starter solenoid and the switch worked for several months and started the crap again. Install this so you will not be stuck on the side of the road or pay a tow truck and mechanic $1500.

    • @rickchristensen3530
      @rickchristensen3530 4 роки тому

      Succstrat check out my other video on the subject. It’s not too hard to take the win module apart and clean the contacts and then bend them to make more firm contact

  • @chrislafon8926
    @chrislafon8926 4 роки тому

    I have a 2010 Dodge Ram doing this. I turn the key several times before it ever starts. If I open up the win module and clean those contacts would that help? Or if I replace the win module should that fix it, and does it require reprogramming at a dealer since it's a new module and new keys?

    • @rickchristensen3530
      @rickchristensen3530 4 роки тому

      I made another video of me taking it apart and cleaning the terminals and bending them a bit to make better contact

    • @rickchristensen3530
      @rickchristensen3530 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/xOz0kzDyv6c/v-deo.html

    • @chrislafon8926
      @chrislafon8926 4 роки тому

      Thank you!