I have a 2003 Ram 1500 4x4 and lately the battery has been draining to dead if i dont drive it for a week or so. I have a solar trickle charger on it putting out 24V but it still discharges.

So i tested some fuses and it seems the one that goes to the automatic transmission module is pulling a load when just sitting. So i would assume this is the problem of the drain???


I was told by a mechanic buddy that i should take it to the Dodge dealer and have them put in the new control module as they need to reconfigure the system once its installed and i can not do that myself.

Just wanted to see if this is indeed true or not?

Thank you
Stu