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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Battery Keeps Dying

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Old May 13, 2013 | 03:07 PM
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Default 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Battery Keeps Dying

My truck's battery keeps dying every time I leave it overnight. It won't start at all without being boosted off after I leave it, and I just bought a new battery because I thought that was the only problem. If I get it to start after boosting it off, it will still be able to start for a while until the battery dies. Also, while the battery is charged, the lights on the buttons in the door stay on all the time now and the power windows will work even when it is turned off. Any suggestions?
 
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Old May 13, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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Sounds like the ignition switch has failed.
 
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Old May 13, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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Yes, either the ignition switch has failed or the ignition or accessory relay has failed and is stuck on. Check the relays first, swap them with a known good one and see if the windows behave.
 
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Old May 16, 2013 | 02:07 AM
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It turned out to be just the ignition switch. It wasn't completely turning the truck off. I got it fixed fairly easily! Thanks!
 
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