Dashboard lights went out
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Dashboard lights went out
Today while driving home, my dashboard lights went out 3 times, almost like a computer reset.
It was -15 C here. The heater stayed on, the electric seats stayed on and the headlights stayed on. The doorlocks reset.
But all of a sudden on the dashboard all these 50 lights flashed on and off on 3 occasions.
Anyone have an issue like this, or have any idea's what might be wrong.
2005 dakota laramie, quad cab, 4x4.
It was -15 C here. The heater stayed on, the electric seats stayed on and the headlights stayed on. The doorlocks reset.
But all of a sudden on the dashboard all these 50 lights flashed on and off on 3 occasions.
Anyone have an issue like this, or have any idea's what might be wrong.
2005 dakota laramie, quad cab, 4x4.
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RE: Dashboard lights went out
Did you check the fuse? Have you done any recent electric work, installed anything, etc?
You might just have a short somewhere.. if you've recently installed anything, make sure theres no loose wires, and no open wires.. electrical tape. Then check the fuse. Far left side of your dash, rip her off and take a look. If its blown, replace it. Theres a diagram of which ones which.
Thats the only thing I can think of that would only effect the dash lights. If it was a connection somewhere, your headlights probably would have gone too.
You might just have a short somewhere.. if you've recently installed anything, make sure theres no loose wires, and no open wires.. electrical tape. Then check the fuse. Far left side of your dash, rip her off and take a look. If its blown, replace it. Theres a diagram of which ones which.
Thats the only thing I can think of that would only effect the dash lights. If it was a connection somewhere, your headlights probably would have gone too.
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RE: Dashboard lights went out
I've been doing some testing, and it appears to have something to do with the command start which was installed by the dealer.
The only time my dashboard lights go out is when I start the truck using command start.
Would you not think, once I insert the key, this would disable all power to the command start.
I'll have to take it in, just don't have the time.
The only time my dashboard lights go out is when I start the truck using command start.
Would you not think, once I insert the key, this would disable all power to the command start.
I'll have to take it in, just don't have the time.
