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skoorb
Dodge Dakota
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4/11/2004
21:02:13
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I am having a problem with my 2001 quad cab. The taillights, dash lights and the electric locks(unlock only) are out. Took it to the dealer and they replaced some headlight switch for 170 bucks. The car was fine for about 10 minutes until once again the lights etc went out.
Any idea what this might be. I am afraid the dealer is just gonna replace the whole damn electrical system if I take it back there for more work.
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spt
Dodge Dakota
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4/11/2004
23:40:21
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Electrical problems are the worst to try to fiqure out. Sounds like you have a wire that is grounding out to the truck. What I suggest is inpsect your wiring starting from the taillights and work back to the firewall. I have found the most problem areas are under the truck where the wiring has go around a bend because the wiring is exposed to the elements and cracks then grounds to the frame. Under the dash is not so much a problem. On my truck I had a problem with reverse lights and signal lights going out, turns out I had a cracked wire by where the trialer lights pluged which shorting out to the frame. Hope this helps.
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ludakris
Dodge Dakota
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4/12/2004
09:53:16
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is the truck a Stick shift? i know those had problems with the clutch pedal grounding out a wire. i have a 2002 QC and one time i got in my truck the dash lights didnt come on, i wiggled the switch and they came on, i assume someday i will run into the same sort of problem..
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skoorb
Dodge Dakota
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4/16/2004
01:33:29
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Its an auto.
I took a look at the trailer wiring and it looks to be fine. I don't know where to start for the rest of the truck.
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jim
Dodge Dakota
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4/16/2004
16:32:02
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have u put anything after market in it?if u have then start by checking that wiring.also check and screws or holes uve drilled in the body or anything
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another mark
Dodge Dakota
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4/16/2004
18:35:21
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I highly recommend getting a factory manual or even an aftermarket manual with a good wiring diagram in it if you don't want to take it back to the dealer. When multiple systems are affected simultaneously I suspect a bad ground.
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tom
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2004
23:10:58
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I got a recall notice for my 2001 Quad with a manual transmission. The clutch pedal may be rubbing on the wiring harness. It's listed as a fire hazard.
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Kalikota
Dodge Dakota
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5/13/2016
14:42:46
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After trying to correct non working signal lights, my 97 dakota 3.9l ,automatic 2wd loss power to all dash meters,no signal to OBD2 plug,horn honks instead of interior chimes.crazy.same rythm. Checked fuses,any ideas appreciated.
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robert
Dodge Dakota
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7/13/2016
21:16:39
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i have a no bus coming on in my odom. iv been told
it was eltrical. i noticed that the person that
owned the truck be for me instailed after market
lights and i found a wire running from the fues
box in the cab up the door but can not find what
its hooked up to and its just pushed in the fues
slot with the 10 amp fuse for the turn sygnals.
could this couse a short that will bring up the no
bus
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Chris Watts
Dodge Dakota
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7/24/2016
13:30:38
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I have a 99 Dodge Dakota 4×4. The previous
owner installed those led lights under the
dash and apparently didn't know what he
was doing. First, I want the lights gone.
But most importantly, The odometer,
speedometer, temperature and oil pressure
gauges just stopped working. The
abs,airbag,od off and fuel lights are all
on. I'm guessing this kid spliced into
something he shouldn't have. Any advice??
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