I've got an 01 dakota sport, V6, 2wd ext cab. When I start my truck the windshield wipers go once and then stop; my head lights come on as soon at the truck is started; the dome light stays on; the brake, gate and door ajar lights stay on; and the brights won't come on. If I pull the key a little all of the dummy lights turn off and the windshield wipers start going in med speed. I looked at the ignition and made sure all the contacts were clean and making good contact. I haven't taken it to the dealer yet and there are no codes. I looked at the haynes electrical diagrams and can't find a common link. Thank in advance for any help.

 

Wow! That does sound like quite a problem. Have you had any luck with this yet?

 

Bring it to the dealer. Something is definatly screwed up in the column.

 

I think it's the column as well, possible short circuiting connectiogn and such. Altered Lock cylinder would be a possiblilty

 

well it sounds like some vibrations have taken their toll, and now some wire have rubed through, and now you have a short. that is a logical guess for me. I see it all the time on the big truck on the dealer ship I work on. execpt the class 8 trucks I work on put out a little more vibration then dakotas.