I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The radio and turn signals stopped working. If I wiggle the key in the cylinder they will start working as long as I keep pressure on the key. When the weather warms up they start working again. I was thinking of replacing the ignition lock cylinder. Am I on the right track?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thankyou Steven

 

Firstly check your fuses and grounds. The fuse box should be right near the drivers side door. Also look for any wires that are open or hanging.

 

Welcome to the forum...

Sounds like the key cylinder is worn out. I think the Haynes book gives directions on how to remove it and check its operation. Or maybe a locksmith could check it for you too.

Dakota's have 3 ignition power circuits on the igntion switch, and it sounds like the accessory power feed on yours is losing power due to a bad connection in the key cylinder. I have heard and read about other Dakota's having the same problem. My own ignition key is pretty sensitive like that too.

Jimmy

 

Thanks Silver, I was going to replace the cylinder. The radio and signal do work when i turn the key backwards to aux power.