Electrical problems
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Electrical problems
my brake lights work fine until i turn the headlights on and when the headlights are on and i hit the brake the driver side goes dim and the passenger side lights up brite and the reverse lights come on...when i turn the signal lights on they work fine until i turn the headlights on and then the driver side goes dim and the reverse lights come on but the passenger side is bright
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Lol, I know Dodge is notorious for some interesting electrical problems, but that one is kinda funny.
Unfortunately, electrical problems are near impossible to diagnose over the internet, so all I can really do is point you toward this section's faq page for FSM and wiring digram links. But I will say that you probably have a bad ground somewhere.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...ce-manual.html
Unfortunately, electrical problems are near impossible to diagnose over the internet, so all I can really do is point you toward this section's faq page for FSM and wiring digram links. But I will say that you probably have a bad ground somewhere.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...ce-manual.html
Service manuals
You can get Haynes. It is similar to Chilton's in price and material, it will run you $15 at most parts stores. For $19.00 you can get a full service manual on-line at https://www.alldatadiy.com/index.html http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm
OR get the paper Full book at any dealership parts stores for $80. I got 1, I love it. Or http://www.helminc.com/helm/homepage.asp?r
OR here are a few sites that have some good manual stuff.
http://search.ebscohost.com/ 2 accounts to try
#1 User name: library
#1 Password: library
#2 User name: greatfalls
#2 Password: publiclibrary
http://www.oplin.org/databases/proxy...%2fframerq.asp
http://www.oplin.org/databases/?tab=2
For library card number enter 123456789 submit, chose the Cincinnati/Hamilton Library submit, scroll down to AUTO REPAIR REFERENCE CENTER, pick year, make and model. It even has manuals for atvs and other small engines
http://www.eserviceinfo.com/
http://www.autozone.com/shopping/rep...D8AA13F88ED58C
NP231 Rebuid http://rapidshare.com/files/32878584...Case_NP231.pdf
46rh (A500) / 42rh (A518) Auto Transmission Service Manual.
http://rapidshare.com/files/205488149/46rh.pdf (Rebuild tranny)
1995 Dodge Dakota Factory Service Manual PDF
http://rapidshare.com/files/31723895...ICE_Manual.ZIP
1996 Dodge Dakota Facory Service Manual PDF
http://rapidshare.com/files/20546066...AN_SERVICE.ZIP
1996 Dodge Dakota Powertrain Dianostic Chart
http://rapidshare.com/files/20554250...iagnostics.pdf
Wiring Diagrams:
1990 Dodge Dakota(PDF, 5.6MB) http://rapidshare.com/files/20549398...ota_wiring.pdf
1994 wiring diagrams (non-Chrysler made), PDF, 1.4MB http://rapidshare.com/files/15954448...omplete_1_.pdf
1995 wiring diagrams, PDF, 6.8MB http://rapidshare.com/files/205477308/1995_AN_WIRE.pdf
1996 wiring diagrams, PDF, 6MB http://rapidshare.com/files/205480159/1996_AN_WIRE.pdf
http://www.the12volt.com/ (Radio wires)
http://www.bulldogsecurity.com/ (Car alarm/ remote starter wires)
Not what your looking for? Keep in mind that if your truck is close to that year, it's wiring is probably similar. You can also try this Auto Zone web-page.
You can get Haynes. It is similar to Chilton's in price and material, it will run you $15 at most parts stores. For $19.00 you can get a full service manual on-line at https://www.alldatadiy.com/index.html http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm
OR get the paper Full book at any dealership parts stores for $80. I got 1, I love it. Or http://www.helminc.com/helm/homepage.asp?r
OR here are a few sites that have some good manual stuff.
http://search.ebscohost.com/ 2 accounts to try
#1 User name: library
#1 Password: library
#2 User name: greatfalls
#2 Password: publiclibrary
http://www.oplin.org/databases/proxy...%2fframerq.asp
http://www.oplin.org/databases/?tab=2
For library card number enter 123456789 submit, chose the Cincinnati/Hamilton Library submit, scroll down to AUTO REPAIR REFERENCE CENTER, pick year, make and model. It even has manuals for atvs and other small engines
http://www.eserviceinfo.com/
http://www.autozone.com/shopping/rep...D8AA13F88ED58C
NP231 Rebuid http://rapidshare.com/files/32878584...Case_NP231.pdf
46rh (A500) / 42rh (A518) Auto Transmission Service Manual.
http://rapidshare.com/files/205488149/46rh.pdf (Rebuild tranny)
1995 Dodge Dakota Factory Service Manual PDF
http://rapidshare.com/files/31723895...ICE_Manual.ZIP
1996 Dodge Dakota Facory Service Manual PDF
http://rapidshare.com/files/20546066...AN_SERVICE.ZIP
1996 Dodge Dakota Powertrain Dianostic Chart
http://rapidshare.com/files/20554250...iagnostics.pdf
Wiring Diagrams:
1990 Dodge Dakota(PDF, 5.6MB) http://rapidshare.com/files/20549398...ota_wiring.pdf
1994 wiring diagrams (non-Chrysler made), PDF, 1.4MB http://rapidshare.com/files/15954448...omplete_1_.pdf
1995 wiring diagrams, PDF, 6.8MB http://rapidshare.com/files/205477308/1995_AN_WIRE.pdf
1996 wiring diagrams, PDF, 6MB http://rapidshare.com/files/205480159/1996_AN_WIRE.pdf
http://www.the12volt.com/ (Radio wires)
http://www.bulldogsecurity.com/ (Car alarm/ remote starter wires)
Not what your looking for? Keep in mind that if your truck is close to that year, it's wiring is probably similar. You can also try this Auto Zone web-page.
check the switches too...i had a truck i just rewired cuz the license lamps were going with the turn signals. turned out the turn signals had a bad ground and were grounding out through the license plate lamps because the terminals on the switch were worn out
the turn signal switch is what i was referring to(i think some one referred to it as a control stalk? not entirely sure on the name though). but it sounds you have a bad ground for the brake lights and reverse lights. my dad told me that the electricity on running these applications will always look for the easiest route, even if it means grounding out through another set of lights to complete the current.
