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Old May 13, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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Hi All I have an 04 3500 with the cummins and the rear drivers side door has lost all control and signals. No power lock from any where, no speaker, and no window operation from anywhere. I took of the door panel and had a look and it all looks good. has this happened to anyone else and any advice where I could look? Some one tell me that it is just a fuse

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Old May 13, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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Thats kinda odd. I dont think its a fuse since the fuses that control those operations control all the doors at the same time. Plus, you have three separate issues all located in the same area. Best bet is to trace out the wiring harness from that door and make sure nothing got kinked or cut on the way towards the dash. Or you can have a dealer run a diagnostic on the Integrated Power Module (IPM) and make sure that it's still functioning correctly. That still wouldnt explain why your speaker won't work unless its coincidence. May need to bust out the ol multimeter and do some troubleshooting. Let us know if you figure it out.
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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the wires have probably broken in the rubber tube from the door pillar into the door panel.... been there done that.
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 11:43 PM
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Thanks Guys, I will have a look at the "wire tube" if they are broken there whats the best plan of attack. start connectors and tape or ???????
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 08:22 AM
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How do you disconnect the B-pillar connector?

Smokey, what was broken? what did you do to fix?

02 Ram 1500 QC, I appear to have the same problem, no pwr lock, no speaker, but pwr window works. Had the latch out, no pwr to it but the latch works when connected it to the battery. .

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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by SmokeySportRam
the wires have probably broken in the rubber tube from the door pillar into the door panel.... been there done that.
This is my suggestion also.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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Any info on how to disconnect the plug at the B pillar? I want to continuity test the door harness and don't want to munge up the connector getting it off.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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If im not mistaken there are clips holding it in place.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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Found the problem. 3 broken wires in the door harness inside the rubber boot at the very sharp bend. Connector removal - press each short side of the connector with a screwdriver to release the snap. The whole cable comes out of the pillar, then pull the plugs apart. Probably don't have to pull the boot off to remove the connector but would have to find the breaks. This problem was with left/rear door. I also have a flaky front/right door too. Probably the same thing. I love this truck but come on Dodge! You can do better.

Proud owner of a 02 RAM QC 4WD 4.7L w/Crumbling Dash Option
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 09:56 AM
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Thats great new you found the problem and got the molex connector apart. take some pics if you can.
 
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