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Dodge Ram Lighting and Electrical Problems

460 messages,  Last post on Apr 19, 2013 at 4:16 PM

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#443 of 460 Re: My ram has no power to anything electrical but the red indicator light [kcram] by jshields555

Mar 21, 2012 (8:17 am)

Replying to: kcram (Mar 20, 2012 8:32 pm)
What are the normal instructions for resetting it? is there a chance that it could be my ECU or does it sound more like the security system?

#444 of 460 Re: My ram has no power to anything electrical but the red indicator light [jshields555] by kcram HOST

Mar 21, 2012 (5:30 pm)

Replying to: jshields555 (Mar 21, 2012 8:17 am)
If you have the factory security system (Sentry), the instructions should be in your owner's manual folder. Otherwise, the dealership should be able to assist.
 
If it were an ECU failure, you'd have likely gotten Check Engine lights because the battery would still be functioning. A kill switch disconnects all battery power to prevent the vehicle from being driven.
 
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#445 of 460 Re: My ram has no power to anything electrical but the red indicator light [kcram] by jshields555

Mar 22, 2012 (12:39 pm)

Replying to: kcram (Mar 21, 2012 5:30 pm)
so would that explain the red light on the dash and the buzzing sound I got when the key was turned off and out? it was a solid red light on the lower right corner between the speedometer and oil pressure, and it was buzzing until it drained the battery overnight, it didn't blink at all like it said in all the references in the manual.

#446 of 460 Re: My ram has no power to anything electrical but the red indicator light [jshields555] by kcram HOST

Mar 23, 2012 (4:46 pm)

Replying to: jshields555 (Mar 22, 2012 12:39 pm)
Verify in your owner's manual (the dashboard section) which light it was and what the manual says it means. That will give you something to work with.
 
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#447 of 460 Re: My ram has no power to anything electrical but the red indicator light [kcram] by jshields555

Apr 03, 2012 (10:08 am)

Replying to: kcram (Mar 23, 2012 4:46 pm)
ok so now, I got my BCM to reset and restore itself, and got my truck to run and start and all electronics were functioning, I drove it around a bit last night, and started it 4 or 5 times...now this morning i tried starting it, the key turned on and everything worked fine then i went to crank it over, and it just made a clicking noise and everything shut off again.

#448 of 460 Re: My ram has no power to anything electrical but the red indicator light [jshields555] by kcram HOST

Apr 03, 2012 (6:23 pm)

Replying to: jshields555 (Apr 03, 2012 10:08 am)
That sounds like you've got a short or a bad connection somewhere... that could be tough to trace in the driveway... probably requires a trip to the dealer.
 
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#449 of 460 Re: 2002 Dodge electrical issue [dpumphrey] by djvick

Jul 22, 2012 (9:25 am)

Replying to: dpumphrey (Mar 02, 2012 12:43 pm)
the front control module is connected to the p.d.b.(fuse box). Take the fuse box off and it will be connected to the side of it with 4 screws.

#450 of 460 2003 Dodge ram ignition problem? by rawram

Jul 22, 2012 (6:19 pm)

My ram has been having an idling problem and started to shut off. I pulled the ingniton run only fuse 30amp and it idles normal and doesn't shut off. I replaced it but it still does it. Anyone know what it could be?

#451 of 460 Re: 2002 Ram 1500 4.7L 4x4 [joecamelus] by acetech2972

Sep 26, 2012 (8:19 am)

Replying to: joecamelus (Apr 28, 2007 6:36 pm)
try to locate the abs module behind the batter diconnect the nig side of battery unplug the abs module blow it out with an air hose let it dry for awhile then plug it in and hook battery up and see if it fixes the problem

#452 of 460 Re: Parking/taillight relay [kcs88jr] by adam5245

Oct 27, 2012 (6:02 pm)

Replying to: kcs88jr (Mar 03, 2009 6:37 pm)
any luck with this problem?

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