Theory Of Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 3500 HD and 2014 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The Body Control Module (BCM) will attempt to reset certain faulty outputs during each ignition cycle. If after a significant number of ignition cycles the output is still not functioning, the BCM will disable the output forever.