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al
Dodge Dakota
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1/29/2003
12:22:18
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i have a 98 v8 dakota. with a wonderful problem.when driving at night the head lights, gauge light will shut them self off. the truck has been to the dealer, the head light switch was changed(had a bad contact). thought problem was fixed, nope lights go out at random again. makes for fun when driving in the mountains. has anybody had this problem and if so what is the fix?
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desmond
Dodge Dakota
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7/02/2003
16:44:21
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I kinda got the same problem. I'll be driving at night with my head lights on and after 20-25 minutes, my gauge lights and head lights begin to flash.
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ben
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12/26/2003
20:54:18
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yeah ho wierd i am having the same problem i have talked to dealer ships about that problem and they seem to have no answer i do wish some body woul have a cure for that cause it is kinda embarassing when driving at night ad your all flashing some people and they think your being a "a hole"hope fully some body has a fix for this my truck is 97 dakota club cab
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desmond
Dodge Dakota
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12/27/2003
12:09:15
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Hey, I found a temporary fix. I changed out the head light switch ($15 at O'reilly) but it lasted about 2 months then started doing it again. Now I bought another and it stopped for the time being.
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Twix
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12/27/2003
14:53:33
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Check the relay box. I don't know if there is a relay for the headlights, but my elecric fan was doing the same thing. Look for a relay and replace it
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RedTruck
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3/04/2004
13:11:44
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Same problem here with the flashing lights after the truck runs for a little while. Did anyone get a definate answer on this? I pulled the switch and a relay, and they still flashed. They continued to flash after the truck was shut off. After it cools down they are fine until it heats up.
Any other ideas???
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kotadude21
Dodge Dakota
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3/04/2004
13:30:34
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I had the same problem about 6 months ago. the headlights would just shut off going down the interstate. I pulled the switch one night and it was really really hot. So, I replaced it for about $37 @ Advance Auto and it solved the problem. Maybe try a better switch, other than the $15 one.
brent
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desmond
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3/04/2004
15:40:10
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What brand was the switch you bought?
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kotadude21
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3/05/2004
00:10:56
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i'll check today
brent
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RedTruck
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3/09/2004
08:56:14
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So I went out and bought a new headlight switch for my 2001 v8 club cab. I drove it for about 20 minutes, and like clockwork, all the lights started flashing again (headlights, dash lights, dome lights). I continued driving around for about 15 more minutes and it just got worse. They would flash so fast after a half hour that it was almost like the lights were not even on. Good thing they were old country roads and not many people travel them. This is getting rather frustrating. I can't even return the switch because of no electrical parts returns. Any other ideas. Now that I'm out the money for the switch I didn't need, I really don't want to take the truck in. Please Help...
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RedTruck
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3/31/2004
13:04:01
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Final verdict on mine --$290 for a central timer module installed. Three years old, I love it.
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EddieB
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7/29/2004
16:44:40
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I know it has been awhile since this posting but did you eventually get the problem fixed?
My 01 DAK started the same lighting problems ;ast week.
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daddio
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7/29/2004
17:08:16
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eddie, check out RedTruck's answer right above your post. change the CTM(central timing module).
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Tom
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2004
00:55:36
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Had the same problem with the flickering lights.
Problem kept getting worse. Then the keyless entry wouldn't work. One dealer said it was the light switch, but there were to many things happening to be just the light switch. Second dealer said the Central Timer Module.($280.00). I was 7 days past warranty but 3000 miles under so they offered to give me the part if I would pay for installation. Problem solved.
The CTM is located behind the drivers side kick panel.
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