What is this black box found in my dash?

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TimmyB

Discussion Starter · Jun 27, 2009 (Edited)

I came across this black plastic box with a Siemens Label on it, box is around 4"x4"x1". Looks like the soundproofing has been cut above the steering column and this box wedged up in there not secured by anything. Just looks out of place to me, like installed afterwards. Anyone else have this thing? I have an 05 Laredo by the way.

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Scottina06

· #2 · Jun 27, 2009

I just looked at mine Timmy...

Mine doesnt have that box that i can see. Its not the security...I have that and it says Mopar security right on the box. Its not the uconnect module either...thats a Johsons controls box and is much larger.

Get the mopar part # off of it and enter the number at moparsupercenter or one of the parts dealers and see what comes up.

White WK Swagga

· #3 · Jun 27, 2009

Could it be the EDR (event data recorder) I read in my owners manual that my 09 wk has it. If you have an accident or something fails on the truck it records EVERYTHING... (how loud the radio was, what position the seats were in, if your windows or moon roof was open or not. If you were wearing your seat belt, If you were accelerating or braking) No joke but big brother is watching...

mjl2610

· #4 · Jun 27, 2009

Ooo a treasure chest with a million dollar bill i spect...

mjl2610

· #5 · Jun 27, 2009

Actually from what i have read online seems to be a Transmission control module i believe...

Scottina06

· #6 · Jun 27, 2009

Timmy has an 05-06...so its not the black box unless it was added

TimmyB

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jun 27, 2009

It def looks added afterwards. It has two harnesses, one on each side. Its just wedged up in there held by the sound proofing. I'll start googleing numbers off it. It says Siemens on it, isnt that like a phone company? I trace the harnesses from it and the plastic clips are not engaged in anything, like the harnesses were moved.

LTrainGC

· #8 · Jun 27, 2009

It is the transmission control module.

mzh29

· #9 · Jun 28, 2009

Siemens makes just about everything electrical from relays to breakers.

robpp

· #10 · Jun 28, 2009

LTrainGC said:
It is the transmission control module.

X2, i think thats correct.

ducks unlimited

· #11 · Jun 28, 2009

White WK Swagga said:
Could it be the EDR (event data recorder) I read in my owners manual that my 09 wk has it. If you have an accident or something fails on the truck it records EVERYTHING... (how loud the radio was, what position the seats were in, if your windows or moon roof was open or not. If you were wearing your seat belt, If you were accelerating or braking) No joke but big brother is watching...

its a edr i have one too

LTrainGC

· #12 · Jun 28, 2009

ducks unlimited said:
its a edr i have one too

According to the part number that is on it, it is a TCM.

Scottina06

· #13 · Jun 28, 2009

hmmm...I though the tcm was under the center console. i entered the numbers and didnt get anything

LTrainGC

· #14 · Jun 28, 2009

Scottina06 said:
hmmm...I though the tcm was under the center console. i entered the numbers and didnt get anything

I found some info about that part number on LXforums

TimmyB

Discussion Starter · #15 · Jun 28, 2009

Ok, so its supposed to be there then. Just looked thrown in there out of place. I didnt think Jeep would have a major componant just wedged up in there not screwed or fastened down. Unless its been replaced maybe?

robpp

· #16 · Jun 28, 2009

^^^^^^ that would be a reason why its not secure, been replaced.

could one dealer see all the vehicle service records, from the past from other dealers ???
if so, if you knew a friendly one, maybe they could look it up. see if it been swapped.
if it matters...

Raymond

· #17 · Jun 28, 2009

robpp said:
^^^^^^ that would be a reason why its not secure, been replaced.

could one dealer see all the vehicle service records, from the past from other dealers ???
if so, if you knew a friendly one, maybe they could look it up. see if it been swapped.
if it matters...

Yes Rob they can, a dealer in the United States told me what has been done to my Jeep by the local dealer here in Australia.
Ray

[email protected]

· #18 · Jun 28, 2009

Timmy,
That is your TCM and it will be a EGS52 or 53. There's a plastic tray up above your steering column the it snaps into.
Tom.

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TimmyB

Discussion Starter · #19 · Jun 28, 2009

[email protected] said:
Timmy,
That is your TCM and it will be a EGS52 or 53. There's a plastic tray up above your steering column the it snaps into.
Tom.

Awesome, thanks. That def looks like it. Im going to try and secure it in better.

NHWK05

· #20 · Jun 29, 2009

I was gonna ask if you had remote start as it could have been the module but i guess you got your answer. lol

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