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#176 of 227 Dodge Dakota headlights not working by kc8wjg Mar 13, 2008 (2:10 pm)
I have a 1994 Dodge Dakota with 160000 miles. One evening, the headlights failed as I was driving home, and I had to use the high beams, though I had to pull back on the dimmer switch manually (for over 10 miles.) As soon as I let go of the switch, the highbeams went off, and they would not stay on by themselves The parking lights and all others are fine. My mechanic said it was likely the turn signal/dimmer switch assembly on the steering column was bad. I replaced it myself, but it did no good. The headlight switch was replaced several months ago when I had an earlier problem so it is ruled out for the time being. I'm convinced that it's a fuse or relay problem under the hood. All of the fuses in the cab are fine. The fuse box or PDC (?) on the drivers side next to the battery contains several large square fuses, but I have no way of testing them, and don't know what all of them are as I have no owner's manual.   Please email me at KC8WJGaol.com with any help or relevant comments. Replies to this message: kcram (Mar 13, 2008 3:09 pm)
#177 of 227 Re: Dodge Dakota headlights not working [kc8wjg] by kcram HOST Mar 13, 2008 (3:09 pm)
Replying to: kc8wjg (Mar 13, 2008 2:10 pm) As noted in the post box instructions, we have no way of preventing malicious use of your email - please do not put your email address in your posts.   kcram - Pickups Host
#178 of 227 Re: 2001 Dodge Dakota ignition won't turn [jac11] by kdulaff Mar 14, 2008 (2:21 pm)
Replying to: jac11 (Jan 13, 2008 2:44 pm) I had same prob with my 2006 Dakota this am. Key does not turn (like it's the wrong key!) I hope the "mallet" suggestion works. This truck is new (only 10,000 mi)   I saw another post where a guy had a locksmith fix it...twice! Replies to this message: jac11 (Mar 15, 2008 3:27 pm) kdulaff (Mar 15, 2008 11:18 pm)
#179 of 227 Re: 2001 Dodge Dakota ignition won't turn [kdulaff] by jac11 Mar 15, 2008 (3:27 pm)
Replying to: kdulaff (Mar 14, 2008 2:21 pm) I ended up taking the ignition lock out, cleaning it and lubing it up, but it began doing the same thing in a few days. Finally broke down and bought a new ignition lock cylinder from carlocksandkeys.com for around $40, very quick turn around with 2 day shipping. Easy replacement on my '01 Dakota, now I have 2 different keys, one for door and one for ignition, not big deal with door remotes. Replies to this message: kdulaff (Mar 15, 2008 11:18 pm)
#180 of 227 Re: 2001 Dodge Dakota ignition won't turn [jac11] by kdulaff Mar 15, 2008 (11:18 pm)
Replying to: jac11 (Mar 15, 2008 3:27 pm) After reading the "mallet solution", I just pushed the key with a little more force into the lock and turned it normally. It turned. Subsequently the lock works fine.   But I'll make a note of carlocksandkeys.com just in case.
#181 of 227 Interior lights stay on by lostcity Mar 16, 2008 (9:07 am)
I have a 97 conventional cab Dakota with a V-6 Engine. This past winter I have noted that the interior lights stay on even when the engine is started. They have started staying on longer and longer now and I have had to take the bulbs out. I suspect it may be a door jam switch. Has anyone else had this problem?   Thanks in advance Replies to this message: lostcity (Mar 22, 2008 5:30 pm)
#182 of 227 instrument cluster lights by johnlevass Mar 17, 2008 (4:03 pm)
I have a 1990 dakota. Only one of the instrument lights work. The turn signal indicators, and all the "idiot" lights on the bottom of cluster do not work. Also the high beam indicator does not work.   Where do I look? The fuses are all good....
#183 of 227 Re: 2001 quad cab sport horn, window, airbag elec prob [gmcguan] by mtrialsm Mar 18, 2008 (4:55 pm)
Replying to: gmcguan (Nov 14, 2007 8:53 am) Today I noticed that my horn also didn't work. 2001 Quad cab. I also love my truck, with 91k miles. I haven't noticed anyother electical problems, the horn beeps with the remote lock. When I touch the horn/aibag pad it seems like the center pad is not as hard to press, seems like something is missing? It presses in very easy where before, it took fire presure to blow the horn? Could be me,,,,,,,,,, Strange, I also just got my truck back from dealer to have the water pump replaced. Mick Replies to this message: dustyk (Mar 22, 2008 4:29 pm)
#184 of 227 Re: 2001 quad cab sport horn, window, airbag elec prob [mtrialsm] by dustyk Mar 22, 2008 (4:29 pm)
Replying to: mtrialsm (Mar 18, 2008 4:55 pm) Well, the fact that you're getting an Air Bag lamp illumination AND the horn doesn't work, my first suspect is the clockspring. Could be a faulty horn relay. Your dealer should be able to quickly determine the problem.   Good luck, Dusty
#185 of 227 Re: Interior lights stay on [lostcity] by lostcity Mar 22, 2008 (5:30 pm)
Replying to: lostcity (Mar 16, 2008 9:07 am) Well swapped out the door switch and no joy. Still doing the same thing. Any ideas?

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