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#19 of 25 turn signal problem? by mtrialsm

Aug 29, 2003 (6:30 am)

I've had that happen several times on my 2001 Quad. The turn signal and the radio didn't work.
I banged on the steering wheel and they worked again. I've been told it might be the "clock spring" that make various electrical contacts in the steering assembly? The problem hadn't happened
again in the past 6 months.
Latest intermittent problem is my gas gauge.
At the 1/4 full area, gauge goes to empty and the warning beep and empty indicator comes on. Turn the key off/on, it might read correctly. Probably faulty sending unit in tank? I'm making notes for
when I decide to take it to dealer.
I've got 7/75 extended warr. Just don't have time to leave truck for repairs.
Yes, front end pops!
Other than that, we love our Quad Dakota!!!!!
4.7V8,auto,2wd,lim-slip,advance bed cover.
MM

#20 of 25 Stereo speakers by brettski1

Aug 29, 2003 (10:59 am)

Just picked up '03 Dak 2 door club cab SLT. It came with base 4 door speakers. I intend to add a pair of Neodymium satellite tweeters. I saw a '02 Dak 2 door club SLT that had the Infinity stereo upgrade; the satellite tweeters were right where I wanna put mine; upper door panel on the "A" pillar side. MY QUESTION: are the wires there waiting (pre-wired)? or, am I gonna tap into the door speaker? Has anyone popped the door panel?

#21 of 25 Brettski1.................. by dustyk

Aug 29, 2003 (1:17 pm)

Just a guess, but I would bet that there is no wiring to support the addition of the high door panel tweeters. Wiring the tweeter in parellel to the woofer should be fairly easy, though, since everything is on the door panel.
 
If this is helpful, those speakers are 2.75 inch diameter (6.9cm) and rated for 160 watts -- with, of course, the factory Infinity amplifier.
 
Good luck,
Dusty

#22 of 25 Thanks for the input, Dusty.... by brettski1

Sep 08, 2003 (10:45 am)

when I get into it, I'll letcha know what is (or isn't) hiding behind door #1 and door #2

#23 of 25 turn signal problems, continued by mk39

Oct 21, 2003 (7:48 am)

Took our Dakota in for the intermittant turn-signal problem at 35,990 miles. They couldn't duplicate the problem (neither can I - it just happens) and couldn't find any clues as to what the cause was. Told me to bring it back when I can make it happen.
 
Read in the newspaper about a recall on 01-03 Dakota's with manual transmissions (ours is) where the clutch rubs the wires that control the turn signals, horn, and headlights and can cause them to fail. Sounded suspiciously like it could be related to our problem. According to the dealer, our VIN is not on a recall list and I need to just wait to see if a recall notice shows up in my mailbox. Also got an "I'm sure they did" answer when I asked if they had checked that particular wire. Let's just say I wasn't convinced. They say there are only 150 trucks nationwide on that particular recall list. Does anyone know of a phone number for more information on this recall?

#24 of 25 Try the NHTSA............. by dustyk

Oct 21, 2003 (3:30 pm)

Try:
 
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/tsbsearch.cfm
 
OR
 
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/
 
Good luck,
Dusty

#25 of 25 Thanks, Dusty by mk39

Oct 22, 2003 (4:55 am)

Thanks for the info. I found the recall - 50,082 trucks affected. Could be mine is one of them. I'll call today -

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