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#38 of 460 Need help with '95 Ram Radio/domelight/fuse problem by brunod

Jan 05, 2007 (9:00 pm)

I have a 1995 dodge ram 1500 pickup that I can't keep the radio working in. The first time it stopped working, I replaced several fuses and it started working again.... for a few days. It would work one day on the way to work, but would be off again on the way home. Then it just stopped working at all. I found another blown fuse (the one for dome light) and replaced it, thus the radio worked again. Few days later... same thing. I checked the fuses again and none were bad. What could be the problem??
 
Thank's in advance for your help!

#39 of 460 Wipers Stoping by 89ram1500

Jan 25, 2007 (9:10 pm)

Have a 99 1500 When I turn on the windshield wipers to the intermediate speed the wipers go straight to the middle of the stoke and stop there and act as if there are all the way down, which is right at eye sight. Some one told me there is a pulse board that controls that. Any help would be great.

#40 of 460 Re: need help with my brake lights and my turn signals [dodge4me2] by krstyna

Feb 06, 2007 (10:58 pm)

Replying to: dodge4me2 (Jun 26, 2006 10:08 pm)
I have a 97 dodge Ram. My truck has done the same thing. No brake lights, no turn signals. I DO have tail lights??? I have replaced all the breakers, all the bulbs, flasher relay. Nothing. I ran a scematics through chilton web site and I found where both items are fed by "a black" ground wire. According to thier trouble shooting guide, it said either to check the relays or the ground wires. Problem is, according to the schematics the black wire originates,???? it just starts. I don't know if its under the dash or in outer space. What did you do to fix your problems???

#41 of 460 is there a general electric problem with 2000 ram's? by 70ss454_man

Feb 09, 2007 (4:42 pm)

i am looking into buying a 2000 ram, and i was wondering if anyone knew of a general electrical problem that may exist in this year truck.
thanks
~tom

#42 of 460 High Beams not working by davidlx

Feb 09, 2007 (9:38 pm)

I have a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup. The low beams work fine. The high beam work OK as long as I hold the lever on the dimmer switch close to the steering wheel. As soon as I let go of the lever the high beams go out. If I click the level again the low beams come back on. Do I need to replace the dimmer switch or is something else wrong? Thanks.
 
David

#43 of 460 06 Ram 2500 with alternator problem by dhayes125

Feb 21, 2007 (6:33 pm)

#44 of 460 06 Ram 2500 with alternator problem by dhayes125

Feb 21, 2007 (6:33 pm)

I have a o6 Ram 2500 that I use to plow. When lifting the plow the alternator gauge drops causing the "check gauge" light to come on. Dealer told ME to buy a gel battery ($180). Anyone else have this problem?

#45 of 460 1999 Turn Signals by jander

Feb 25, 2007 (8:54 pm)

1999 Dodge 1/2 ton reg. cab, short box, gas 5.9L, 112,000 miles.
Brake, Park, and Hazard Lights work. No turn signals.
Fuse block under hood looked OK.
Fuse block by Drivers Door looked OK.
Original Bosch flasher unit ( 0-332-209-150) under dash by steering column replaced with car Quest Flasher unit (FSH 7127)
Turn Signals still not working. What is the minimum voltage these flasher units will operate at ? Or do I have, two bad flasher units now ? Thanks - jander

#46 of 460 High Beam Indicator Stays On by ramhead1

Apr 16, 2007 (10:32 am)

Hi... I have a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 5.2 liter. My High beam indicator is staying on at all times...After I unplugged the daytime running light module years ago, the high beam indicator never came on...I have kept the connector dry by wrapping in plastic, and it is still dry...Also sometimes my speedometer does not work and the check engine light comes on...This all just started today. Has anyone else had this problem? And where would I start to look? Any info would be appreciated...Thanks

#47 of 460 Re: High Beam Indicator Stays On [ramhead1] by dustyk

Apr 17, 2007 (6:15 pm)

Replying to: ramhead1 (Apr 16, 2007 10:32 am)
The speedometer not working is typical of a failed rear differential speed sensor on RAMs.
 
I haven't a theory about the high beam indicator. May I assume that the high beams are NOT on?
 
Regards,
Dusty

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