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Todd
Dodge Dakota
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6/10/2010
07:45:29
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 Subject: 1994 Major Elec. Issue
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I have a 1994 Dakota 4x4 with 220,xxx miles, which we use as a third vehicle and rarely gets driven. The other morning I was driving it in to work (pre-dawn) and half way to work my headlights and dash lights just shut off and the brake & abs indicator lights turned on. It had a light electrical short scent but I managed to get it back home and checked all fuses (inside & out) but all were good. I noticed the main wire connector from the engine compartment to inner cab looked corroded so I took it apart and cleaned out contacts but still no headlights. Started a checklist of working/non-working electronic components and the list seems very odd to me. Especially since the truck drives perfectly normal. If anyone could give me a hint of where my short might be I would greatly appreciate it. I have the dash dismantled but have yet to find the smoking gun.
Working
Power Windows
Dome Lights
Glove Box Light
Flashers
Overdrive Indicator Light
Cigar Lighter
Windshield Wipers
Brake/ABS Indicator Lights
Power Mirrors
Turn Signals
Non-Working
Headlights
Running Lights
Brake Lights
Horn
Heater/AC Blower
Radio
Dash Lights
4x4 Indicator Light
Power Door Locks
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Hey
Dodge Dakota
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6/10/2010
10:11:21
| RE: 1994 Major Elec. Issue
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Certain year daks had issues with the dash ground
wire. (sorry can't remember what yrs. exactly)
It ran near the steering column to the drivers side
kick panel. (drivers side foot area)
It's worth a shot checking over.
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Todd
Dodge Dakota
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6/10/2010
21:45:08
| RE: 1994 Major Elec. Issue
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I replaced the light switch and still no lights...
After several hours of taking crap apart I finally found my problem.
It seems the connector between the engine compartment and cab was not only corroded but after I pulled back the rubber boot on the engine side I discovered one of the hot wires was disconnected from the metal tab and the connector little melted.
If I call the dealer tomorrow what is that connector called? I'm assuming a OEM part?
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Bob Lincoln
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6/11/2010
10:30:28
| RE: 1994 Major Elec. Issue
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It should be called the 'bulkhead connector'.
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