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Old May 7, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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95 dak 3.9,been having intermittent issues with the radio cutting out when the turn signals are used and also the voltmeter has periods where it doesnt work either and also it has issues with a no start/no engine turnover as well.yesterday it pulled the no start and i pounded the top of the dash and it started,got it home and no start since.i pulled the cluster and checked/cleaned the cluster wiring connectors and no love.when i turn the key i get no key on functions at all,no blower,no radio and no turn signals.could there be an issue where the wiring goes into the lock cylinder assy?all help is appreciated
 
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Old May 7, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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update,i have 12.55 volts at the battery and 10.38 at the big fat red wire on the lock cylinder cluster key off,where could i be losing 2 volts?
 
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Old May 7, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Thousands of possibilities. One is bad/dirty or lose battery connection. Bad/dirty wires anywhere, or lose connections anywhere, including ground wires.

I will move this to the 1st Generation Dakota Sub-Forum.
 
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Old May 7, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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update 2,it appears to have been a bad ignition starter switch,only issue i have now is the radio doesnt work,does anyone know which fuse it is in the box?
 
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Old May 7, 2011 | 07:06 PM
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Check the FAQ in this section there is a diagram. There are 2 radio fuses 1 under the hood and 1 under the dash.
 
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