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Old Jun 27, 2017 | 07:51 PM
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I need help. My abs light and brake are on and the ignition doesn't work. I have to turn the key and frenit up by push button. Fixed it once by fixing the ground wire but went out again. What can it be ?? Also the windows won't work either
 
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Old Jun 27, 2017 | 08:16 PM
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Might be two separate problems, or, might be a bad ignition switch. Do you hear a relay click under the hood when you turn the key to start?
 
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Old Jun 28, 2017 | 03:36 PM
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The relay does click. Still cranks up fine by push start.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2017 | 04:44 PM
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I know this tsb is for 94-96 trucks, bud I'd look i to it for yours as well.
What gives it away is that your windows don't work and ABS light is on.
http://dodgeram.info/tsb/recalls/875.htm

If this appears to be your issue, you can take it to the dealer and they might fix it since it is for a recall.
 

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Old Jun 28, 2017 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by CJSuhr
I know this tsb is for 94-96 trucks, bud I'd look i to it for yours as well.
What gives it away is that your windows don't work and ABS light is on.
http://dodgeram.info/tsb/recalls/875.htm

If this appears to be your issue, you can take it to the dealer and they might fix it since it is for a recall.
Nice find!
 
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