I was putting running boards on my 2006 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 and noticed an electrical plug under the floor board on the drivers side with several wires going to it. It seems strange to have it exposed to the weather under the truck.(slush water and salt in the winter) Should this plug have a boot or something to protect it from weather? I'm having some elect. issues (wipers speeding up and slowing down in rain and turn signals not working some times) and was wondering if this plug getting water in it could have anything to do with it.

 

Wipers & turn signal problem will the the switch stalk. They get old and start working poorly or not at all.

I can't offer any help on the plug though.

 

Picture of this plug?

 

Bales,

While exposed wires could certainly cause problems some of those vehicles had a problem with the multi-function switch that may be your turn signal, wiper issue. I know there was a TSB but I cannot find it at the moment. Not aware of any plugs that would be exposed under the floorboard of the vehicle. Where some aftermarket parts added? If you can send a picture or indicate where the wires lead I may be able to identify it for you if it is not an aftermarket add on.