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#349 of 390 Re: no communication between data link and pcm [anotherjunker] by dinovass Aug 04, 2009 (8:43 pm)
Replying to: anotherjunker (Jul 26, 2009 1:52 pm) OK I have met my match. I can't figure this thing out   2002 Dakota SXT 2w/d No power anything or cruise.just A/C  OK Here is the problem   When the truck hits 30MPH (Exactly) the headlamp/key chime goes off and will not stop until vehicle goes under 30 MPH. Also when headlamps are on and I open the door they go off. Close the door and they go back on. The interior lamps do not work unless I turn them on at headlamp switch. I don't know if this has anything to do with it but I did notice for a few weeks before this happened that when I turned the headlamps on they would flash bright for a split second but would function properly thereafter.    Any thoughts?
#350 of 390 1996 dakota electrical glitch by mrmcpoky Aug 06, 2009 (2:38 pm)
Hey everyone I'm hoping someone can help me out. Problem is when yI turn truck off with lights on and then restart all my gauges peg out and stay.Flasher lights come on but don't blink or anything. Truck still runs fine but gauges stay pegged.Only happens when I drive with light on and stop then restart (getting gas, going to store etc.) Hope someone can help me out. Thanx Replies to this message: srs_49 (Aug 07, 2009 2:34 am) mrmcpoky (Aug 13, 2009 4:25 pm)
#351 of 390 Re: 1996 dakota electrical glitch [mrmcpoky] by srs_49 Aug 07, 2009 (2:34 am)
Replying to: mrmcpoky (Aug 06, 2009 2:38 pm) This is a WAG, but II would look for a bad connection, particularly one involving the grounds, on your instrument cluster. When you turn on the lights, because of the bad connection, a sneak path is being created through you gauges which is causing them to peg.   Though this idea is not very consistent with your "Only happens when I drive with light on and stop then restart" comment. Replies to this message: mrmcpoky (Aug 13, 2009 4:25 pm)
#352 of 390 2000 Dak Quad Cab Turn Signal Electronic Flasher by wk2hdwoman Aug 12, 2009 (4:26 pm)
My turn signals decided to quit after 2-3 blinks and could be restarted, the emergency flashers worked fine. Calling my DIY car tech he said it probably was the flasher. I bought the flasher, which for my 2000 Dak is combination flasher, $15.95. I followed the combined instructions from here only to find they were not even close to my Dak. The flasher is NOT located below the steering column, you don't have to remove the steering dash cover or anything close to this. Here's how I did it: Unhooked the negative battery cable so that the airbag capacitor can discharge. Lay on your back on the floorboard; with a flashlight looking up the underside of the dash on the drivers left side. Locate a 'squarish' plug, mine was green in color and at the top of a couple of other plug type connections; pull it out (as if disconnecting a plug) noting which way the connectors are aligned; take the new (replacement) flasher and plug it in the same way. Reconnect the negative battery cable, WA LA...everything is back to working order! I should get a badge for this!
#353 of 390 1987 Dodge Dakota by codeone Aug 13, 2009 (1:57 pm)
I'm no mechanic by any means and I need help! I have an '87 Dakota with a V6 engine. My daughter was driving it and she turned on the radio and the truck went dead. Unable to restart it. Looking at the engine, I saw an orange wire on the right side of the engine burned apart. I reconnected the wire and tried to start it up....wire burned up again and then alternator started smoking. I have tried replacing the voltage regulator and starter selenoid but it still burns up the wire. The key is only in the accessory position when it starts smoking. Replies to this message: oilcanman (Aug 24, 2009 5:57 am)
#354 of 390 Re: 1996 dakota electrical glitch [srs_49] by mrmcpoky Aug 13, 2009 (4:25 pm)
Replying to: srs_49 (Aug 07, 2009 2:34 am) Checked my grounds today and they all looked all right. Just in case I replaced the terminals and found one wire was corroded even though wire looked good on the outside. Once done my problem was gone. (hopefully for good) Thanks srs 49 for the help. I sprayed the terminal with undercoating to hopefully protect it, hope it works.
#355 of 390 2001 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Electrical by sfox22 Aug 13, 2009 (5:03 pm)
Truck has 80,000 miles. Just started today with electrical problems. Park lamps flicker on and off when the truck is off. High beam indicator is always on (even when headlights are not). Truck constantly tells me the door is open even when driving. Interior lights stay on all of the time (door ajar). Power locks do not work. Everything else functions normally. I had to start pulling fuses to keep my battery from draining. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
#356 of 390 Re: 95 Dodge Dakota head, tail, and dash lights are out [doug] by oilcanman Aug 21, 2009 (6:18 am)
Replying to: doug (Jul 05, 2009 4:22 pm) did you check the fuses. sometime they have more than one.
#357 of 390 oilcanman by oilcanman Aug 21, 2009 (6:27 am)
2007 dakota .have electrical problems .the tack,speedo jump around all dummy lights come on .took it to dealer they kept it for a month .replaced dash cluster and computer.got truck back drove it 50 miles every thing started again.does any one else have this problem Replies to this message: srs_49 (Aug 24, 2009 4:54 am) oilcanman (Aug 24, 2009 5:45 am) longknife (Aug 27, 2009 6:15 am) topsul (Aug 27, 2009 6:27 am) topsul (Sep 02, 2009 3:04 am) topsul (Sep 10, 2009 1:36 pm)
#358 of 390 Re: Electric problems from hell! [chantelle] by oilcanman Aug 21, 2009 (7:13 am)
Replying to: chantelle (Dec 17, 2007 9:32 pm) I have a 2007 dakota its been in the shop every week this month with the same problem you have.they replaced dash cluster and computer.drove it 50 miles samething again.read in another post that these trucks have problems with wiring shorts .you might have them check for that problem.                   thanks oilcanman

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