After getting fed up with my ignition problems, I clipped all the ignition switch wires and put in a racecar engineering switch panel with Ign. Acc. and a starter button.

The wire colors for the ignition switch are:

Red
Yellow
Blue
Solid Black
Black/red
Pink/black: Main power.
Gray/black.

I got the Red, Blue, hooked up to the Pink/black through the Ign. switch and the Yellow wire hooked up for the Starter. which leaves the gray/black and the solid black.

The Black wire isn't grounded, tried it with a test light hooked up to power and touching it to a hot wire, Tried grounding it out, doesn't do nothin. The thinner gray/black wire, seems to be a power wire. but anytime I run power through it or ground it with a switch it doesn't do anything. which confuses me.

so my question is, What is the solid Black and gray/black wires purposes? I've looked at schematics and diagrams and none of them say what they are for.

Keep in mind the truck runs at it is, everything except the radio comes on. Gauges and whatnot. so I have no clue what they do. any help very much appreciated!

 

Quick 30 second look at the wiring diagram shows the black powers the fuse #9-12 for the cigarette lighter, radio, turns, wipers in the RUN and ACC position.

Since this is the perfect time to do what I did is to isolate the cigarette lighter circuit and splice into an all time power to keep it powered at all times if you want to charge your phone ect without leaving the key in the ignition.

Grey and black powers the Rear Wheel ABS module in the START position only.

 

What diagram did you look at? I even looked at my haynes manual and couldn't figure it out....

thanks though.

 

I looked in the factory service manual we have in the FAQ that is free to download. Also I edited my previous post to include more details.

 

Really? I looked in there and couldn't find it. I guess being up for almost 40 hours didn't help. 'preciate the info! I'll be sure to look with a full nights sleep next time, lol.

 

I need to know if the wires for the power and starter are brown and red.
Trying to prove a point to my husband.

 

Could somebody tell me how I find this manual in facts I tried and looked and I couldn't find any such thing I'm not sure if I'm looking in the right place thank you

 

If you are looking for the manuals in the FAQ (frequently asked questions) section they are, using FF open to full screen, the scroll bar is halfway down and there is a big red title PDF Downloadable Service Manuals. There is a 1995 and 1996 and a couple of others. Justin Case since you call it facts :-) https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-dakota-tech-66/ the top section of the 1st gen main page is titled "sticky threads". there are two FAQ sections in there. The first one is the one you want. Probably a good idea to sit down and read through s much as you can of both of them some day.
If you want one for your year https://www.autobooksbishko.com/repair-manual.html You want to select Dodgetruck and Shop Manual there is a reprint paper version for 89 for $80 + and a CD for $40 down the page further.

 

Thank you. I will read them!