Learn about Dodge Ram 4500 / 5500 Chassis Cab 2011-2017 fuse box and relay’s locations, functions, and maintenance tips for optimal vehicle electrical system.
The Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab (2011-2017) are heavy-duty trucks designed for commercial use, offering a strong and durable foundation for various upfit options like utility bodies, flatbeds, or dump trucks. These models feature two-door and four-door cab configurations, including Regular Cab and Crew Cab styles, allowing for versatility in cargo and passenger space. They are engineered to handle extreme towing and payload capacities, making them ideal for construction, towing, and other demanding industries.
The electrical system in the Ram 4500/5500 is essential for managing critical functions like the engine, lighting, and auxiliary systems. The fuse box, typically located under the hood and in the cab, houses fuses and relays that protect electrical circuits from overloading. Relays control high-power functions such as the starter motor, fuel pump, and HVAC system. Regular checks of the fuses and relays ensure that these trucks remain reliable, especially under heavy workloads where electrical systems are often stressed. Keeping these components in good condition is key to avoiding electrical failures that could impact the truck’s performance or safety.
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(2011-2017) Dodge Ram 4500 / 5500 Chassis Cab fuse box and relay with Diagram
WARNING
- Never replace a fuse with one that has a higher amperage rating.
- A fuse with a too-high amperage could damage the electrical part and cause a fire.
- On no account should fuses be repaired (e.g. patched up with tin foil or wire) as this may cause serious damage elsewhere in the electrical circuit or cause a fire.
- If a fuse blows repeatedly, do not keep replacing it. Instead, have the cause for the repeated short circuit or overload tracked and fixed.
- Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
Dodge Ram 4500 / 5500 Chassis Cab 2011-2017 fuse assignment
Year of production: from 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Location of the Fuse Box
The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover.
Fuse Box Diagrams
2011
Assignment of the fuses in the engine compartment (2011)
| № | Cartridge Fuse | Mini Fuse | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| J01 | 30A Pink | Bat – Presafe #1 / CM2200 | |
| J02 | 30A Pink | Bat – Trailer Tow Main | |
| J03 | 25A Natural | Bat – Passenger Door Node | |
| J04 | 40A Green | Bat – ABS Pump | |
| J05 | 30A Pink | Bat – ABS Valve | |
| J06 | 30A Pink | Bat – FI /Lamp Wash / MTV / CM2200 / Elec Vac Pump | |
| J07 | 25A Natural | Bat – Driver Door Node | |
| J08 | 30A Pink | Bat – DTCM / Axle Locks | |
| J09 | 30A Pink | Bat – Plg / Electric Brake | |
| J10 | 40A Green | Bat – L/Bar / Off-Road | |
| J11 | 30A Pink | Bat – Sway / Thatchum / Rear Doors | |
| J12 | 40A Green | Starter Solenoid | |
| J13 | 60A Yellow | Bat – Rad Fan #1 / #2 / SSR | |
| J14 | 40A Green | Bat – Folding Seat/ PZEV | |
| J15 | 60A Yellow | Bat – IOD Main | |
| J16 | 40A Green | Frt HVAC Motor | |
| M17 | 25A Natural | Bat – Sunroof / Skylight | |
| M18 | 25A Natural | TCM / Trans Range | |
| M19 | 5A Tan | Ign R/ACC – Sunroof / Window Sw Ilium | |
| M20 | 25A Natural | Frt Wiper | |
| M21 | 25A Natural | Door Locks | |
| M22 | 20A Yellow | Fuel Pump | |
| M23 | 20A Yellow | Bat – Trlr Light / Pre-Safe #2 | |
| M24 | 20A Yellow | Bat – Trlr Tow BUX / HGM | |
| M25 | 10A Red | Bat – J1962 Diag / Mirrors | |
| M26 | 10A Red | Bat – Ign Sw, WIN, PASS | |
| M27 | 15A Blue | Bat – CHMSL / Brake Sw | |
| M28 | 10A Red | Bat – Corax TPM / PEM / HVAC Htr Pump | |
| M29 | 15A Blue | Bat – Folding Mirror | |
| M30 | 25A Natural | Bat – Inverter | |
| M31 | 20A Yellow | Bat – Pwr Out #1 | |
| M32 | 20A Yellow | Fr/Rr Washer | |
| M33 | 15A Blue | Bat – NGC / EATX / PCM | |
| M34 | 15A Blue | Bat – CCN / Interior Light / SCM / Sw Bank | |
| M35 | 20A Yellow | Htd Seat / Htd Str Wheel / Rear Htd Seat | |
| M36 | 20A Yellow | Ign R – Rear Seat / Steer Wheel | |
| M37 | 10A Red | Horn #1 | |
| M38 | 20A Yellow | IOD – CCN / Interior Mods | |
| M39 | 30A Green | IOD – Amp / Radio | |
| M40 | 25A Natural | Rear Wiper | |
| M41 | 15A Blue | IOD – SDARS / VES 2-3 / DVD / HFM / UGDO / Vanity Lamp | |
| M42 | 10A Red | IOD – HVAC, U/Hood Lamp | |
| M43 | 10A Red | Horn #2 | |
| M44 | 10A Red | IGN R/S – ORC / OCM | |
| M45 | 10A Red | IGN R – ORC / Trail Tow (BUX) Sense | |
| M46 | 20A Yellow | IGN R – Trail Tow (BUX) | |
| M47 | 10A Red | IGN R – H/Lamp Wash / HVAC / Park Assist / Ir Sns | |
| M48 | 20A Yellow | IGN R/ACC – Pwr Outlet #2 | |
| M49 | 20A Yellow | IGN R/ACC/Bat – Pwr Outlet #3 | |
| M50 | 25A Natural | ASD #1, #2 | |
| M51 | 20A Yellow | ASD #3 | |
| M52 | 10A Red | IGN R / S – SWAY / TCASE / DTCM / FAD / TRLR BRAKE MOD. | |
| M53 | 15A Blue | IGN R/S – MFSW / CNN / SCM / TPM / RR View | |
| M54 | 20A Yellow | IOD – Spare |
2012
Assignment of the fuses in the engine compartment (2012)
| № | Cartridge Fuse | Mini Fuse | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| J01 | 40A Green | Trailer Tow | |
| J02 | 30A Pink | Electric Brake | |
| J03 | 30A Pink | Diesel Powertrain Control Module – If Equipped | |
| J04 | 25A Natural | Driver Door Node | |
| J05 | 25A Natural | Passenger Door Node | |
| J06 | 40A Green | Antilock Brakes Pump / Stability Control System | |
| J07 | 30A Pink | Antilock Brakes Valve / Stability Control System | |
| J08 | 40A Green | Power Seat | |
| J10 | 30A Pink | Sway Bar Module – If Equipped | |
| J11 | 30A Pink | Transfer Case Module | |
| J12 | 30A Pink | Rear Defroster | |
| J13 | 60A Yellow | Main Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Fuse | |
| J14 | 20A Blue | Trailer Tow Lamps / Park Lamps | |
| J15 | 40A Green | Front Blower | |
| J17 | 40A Green | Starter Motor Solenoid | |
| J18 | 20A Blue | Powertrain Control Module Transmission Range | |
| J19 | 60A Yellow | Rad Fan Motor HI / Rad Fan Motor Low | |
| J20 | 30A Pink | Front Wiper Ground / Low/High | |
| J21 | 20A Blue | Washer Control | |
| J22 | 25A Natural | Sunroof Module | |
| M1 | 15A Blue | Stop Switch Lamp | |
| M5 | 25A Natural | 115V AC Inverter | |
| M6 | 20A Yellow | Power Outlet (Instrument Panel or Front Console) / Rain Snsr | |
| M7 | 20A Yellow | Power Outlet (Rear Console or Center Seat) | |
| M8 | 20A Yellow | Front Heated Seat & Steering Wheel | |
| M9 | 20A Yellow | Rear Heated Seats | |
| M10 | 15A Blue | Hands Free Module / Vanity Lamp / Universal Garage Door Opener Module | |
| M11 | 10A Red | Climate Control System | |
| M12 | 30A Green | Radio / Amplifier | |
| M13 | 20A Yellow | Main #2 Instrument Cluster / Wireless Control Module / ITM / Siren / Multifunction Switch (Steering Column Module) | |
| M14 | 20A Yellow | Back Up Camera (Domestic Only) | |
| M15 | 20A Yellow | Power Seat Module(s) /Audio Telematics / Daytime Running Lights Relay / Instrument Cluster/Transfer Case Module | |
| M16 | 10A Red | Airbag Module | |
| M18 | 15A Blue | Center Stop Lamp | |
| M19 | 25A Natural | Automatic Shutdown 1 and 2 | |
| M20 | 15A Blue | Instrument Cluster Interior Lighting / Sw Steering Wheel / Sw Bank | |
| M21 | 20A Yellow | Automatic Shutdown 3 | |
| M22 | 10A Red | Horns (Low/High) – Right | |
| M23 | 10A Red | Horns (Low/High) – Left | |
| M25 | 20A Yellow | Fuel Pump Motor / Diesel Lift Pump – If Equipped | |
| M26 | 10A Red | Driver’s Door Switch | |
| M27 | 10A Red | Ignition Switch | |
| M28 | 15A Blue | Powertrain Control Module | |
| M29 | 10A Red | Tire Pressure Monitor | |
| M30 | 15A Blue | J1962 Diag Connector | |
| M31 | 20A Yellow | Back-Up Lamps | |
| M32 | 10A Red | Airbag Module | |
| M33 | 10A Red | Powertrain Control Module | |
| M34 | 10A Red | Park Assist Module / Climate Control System Module / IR Sensor / Compass Module | |
| M35 | 15A Blue | Left Front & Rear Parklamps | |
| M36 | 20A Yellow | Power Outlet (Instrument Panel or Center Console) | |
| M37 | 10A Red | Antilock Brakes / Stability Control System Module / Stoplamp Switch | |
| M38 | 25A Natural | All Door Lock&Unlock |
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Assignment of the fuses in the engine compartment (2013-2017)
| № | Cartridge Fuse | Mini Fuse | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| F01 | 80A Red/Black | Rad Fan Control Module – If Equipped | |
| F03 | 60A Yellow | Rad Fan – If Equipped | |
| F05 | 40A Green | Compressor for Air Suspension – If Equipped | |
| F06 | 40A Green | Antilock Brakes / Electronic Stability Control Pump | |
| F07 | 40A Green | Starter Solenoid | |
| F08 | 30A Pink / 20A Blue | Emissions Diesel – If Equipped | |
| F09 | 40A Green | Diesel Fuel Heater – If Equipped | |
| F10 | 40A Green / 50A Red (with Stop/Start) | Body Controller / Exterior Lighting #2 | |
| F11 | 30A Pink | Integrated Trailer Brake Module – If Equipped | |
| F12 | 40A Green | 2013-2015: Body Controller #3 / Interior Lights 2016-2017: Body Controller #3 / Power Locks | |
| F13 | 40A Green | Blower Motor | |
| F14 | 40A Green | 2013-2015: Body Controller #4 / Power Locks 2016-2017: Body Controller #4 / Interior Lighting | |
| F15 | 30A Pink | 2013-2014: Electric Park Brake Right Side – If equipped | |
| F16 | 30A Pink | 2015-2017: Smart Bar – If Equipped | |
| F19 | 20A Blue (1500 LD Diesel) 30A Pink (Cummins Diesel) | SCR – If Equipped | |
| F20 | 30A Pink | Passenger Door Module | |
| F21 | 30A Pink | Drive Train Control Module | |
| F22 | 20A Yellow / 20A Blue / 30A Pink (Cummins Diesel) | Engine Control Module | |
| F23 | 30A Pink | 2013-2015: Body Controller #1 2016-2017: Body Controller #1 / Interior Lighting | |
| F24 | 30A Pink | Driver Door Module | |
| F25 | 30A Pink | Front Wiper | |
| F26 | 30A Pink | Antilock Brakes / Stability Control Module / Valves | |
| F28 | 20A Blue | Trailer Tow Backup Lights – If Equipped | |
| F29 | 20A Blue | Trailer Tow Parking Lights – If Equipped | |
| F30 | 30A Pink | Trailer Tow Receptacle | |
| F31 | 30A Pink (1500 LD Diesel) | 2015-2017: Urea Heater Control – If Equipped | |
| F32 | 30A Pink | 2013-2015: Drive Train Control Module – If equipped 2016-2017: Spare Fuse | |
| F33 | 20A Yellow / 20A Blue | 2013-2014: Diesel Fuel Heater #1 – If Equipped / Rear Blower – If equipped 2015-2017: Special Services Vehicle Only | |
| F34 | 30A Pink | Vehicle System Interface Module #2 – If Equipped | |
| F35 | 30A Pink | Sunroof – If Equipped | |
| F36 | 30A Pink | Rear Defroster – If Equipped | |
| F37 | 30A Pink | Cummins Diesel Fuel Heater #2 – If Equipped | |
| F38 | 30A Pink | Power Inverter 115V AC – If Equipped | |
| F39 | 30A Pink / 20A Blue | 2013-2015: Vehicle System Interface Module #1 – If equipped 2016-2017: Power Outlet – Special Services Only | |
| F41 | 10A Red | Active Grill Shutter – If Equipped | |
| F42 | 20A Yellow | Horn | |
| F43 | 10A Red | 2013-2014: Snow Plow (Left) – If Equipped | |
| F44 | 10A Red | Diagnostic Port | |
| F46 | 10A Red | 2013-2015: Tire Pressure Monitor 2016-2017: Upfitter – If Equipped | |
| F47 | 10A Red | 2013-2014: Snow Plow (Right) – If Equipped | |
| F49 | 10A Red | Instrument Panel Cluster (Except Fleet Vehicles) | |
| F50 | 20A Yellow | Air Suspension Control Module – If Equipped | |
| F51 | 10A Red | 2013-2015: Ignition Node Module / Keyless Ignition 2016-2017: Ignition Node Module / Keyless Ignition (Instrument Panel Cluster – Fleet Vehicles Only) | |
| F52 | 5A Tan | Battery Sensor | |
| F53 | 20A Yellow | Trailer Tow – Left Turn/Stop Lights | |
| F54 | 20A Yellow | Adjustable Pedals | |
| F55 | 20A Yellow | 2013-2014: E38 Radio – If equipped | |
| F56 | 15A Blue | Additional Diesel Content – If Equipped | |
| F57 | 20A Yellow | Transmission | |
| F58 | 20A Yellow (Gas Engine) / 25A Natural (Diesel Engine) | 2013-2014: Engine Cooling Pump 2015-2017: Spare Fuse | |
| F59 | 10A Red | 2015-2017: SCR Relay – If Equipped | |
| F60 | 15A Blue | Underhood Lamp | |
| F61 | 20A Yellow / 10A Red (1500 LD Diesel & Cummins Diesel) | 2013-2014: Power Take-off Unit – If Equipped 2015-2017: PM Sensor – If Equipped | |
| F62 | 10A Red | Air Conditioning Clutch | |
| F63 | 20A Yellow | Ignition Coils (Gas), Urea Heater (Cummins Diesel) | |
| F64 | 25A Clear | Fuel Injectors / Powertrain | |
| F65 | 10A Red | 2013-2015: USB interface 2016-2017: Spare Fuse | |
| F66 | 10A Red | Sunroof / Passenger Window Switches / Rain Sensor | |
| F67 | 10A Red | CD / DVD / Bluetooth Hands-free Module -If Equipped | |
| F69 | 15A Blue | Mod SCR 12V (Cummins Diesel) – If Equipped | |
| F70 | 30A Green | Fuel Pump Motor | |
| F71 | 25A Clear | Amplifier | |
| F72 | 10A Red | 2013-2015: Voltage Stabilizer Modules – If equipped 2016-2017: PCM – If Equipped | |
| F73 | 20A Yellow | 2015-2017: Fuel Transfer Pump (HD Only) – If Equipped | |
| F74 | 20A Yellow / 10A Red | Brake Vacuum Pump Gas/Diesel – If Equipped | |
| F75 | 10A Red | Coolant Temperature Valve Actuator | |
| F76 | 10A Red | Antilock Brakes / Electronic Stability Control | |
| F77 | 10A Red | Drivetrain Control Module / Front Axle Disconnect Module | |
| F78 | 10A Red | Engine Control Module / Electric Power Steering | |
| F79 | 15A Blue | Clearance Lights | |
| F80 | 10A Red | Universal Garage Door Opener / Compass | |
| F81 | 20A Yellow | Trailer Tow Right Turn/Stop Lights | |
| F82 | 10A Red | Steering Column Control Module / Cruise Control | |
| F84 | 15A Blue | Switch Bank / Instrument Cluster | |
| F85 | 10A Red | Airbag Module | |
| F86 | 10A Red | Airbag Module | |
| F87 | 10A Red | Air Suspension – If Equipped / Trailer Tow / Steering Column Control Module | |
| F88 | 15A Blue | Instrument Panel Cluster | |
| F90 / F91 | 20A Yellow | Power Outlet (Rear Seats) Customer Selectable | |
| F93 | 20A Yellow | Cigar Lighter | |
| F94 | 10A Red | Shifter / Transfer Case Module | |
| F95 | 10A Red | Rear Camera / Park Assist | |
| F96 | 10A Red | Rear Seat Heater Switch | |
| F97 | 25A Clear | Rear Heated Seats & Heated Steering Wheel – If Equipped | |
| F98 | 25A Clear | Front Heated Seats – If Equipped | |
| F99 | 10A Red | Climate Control | |
| F100 | 10A Red | 2015-2017: Upfitters – If Equipped | |
| F101 | 15A Blue | Electrochromatic Mirror / Smart High Beams – If Equipped | |
| F104 | 20A Yellow | Power Outlets (Instrument Panel / Center Console) |
Conclusion
For owners and enthusiasts of classic Dodge Ram 4500 / 5500 Chassis Cab 2011-2017, understanding the fuse box and relay systems is essential for vehicle maintenance. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helped ensure the vehicle’s longevity and reliability, preserving its status as a symbol of Dodge’s craftsmanship and innovation in the automotive industry during that era.
