I just recently bought a 2006 ram 1500 Slt with the hemi. Couple days ago I shut the truck off and the parking lights didn't shut off (indicator lights, tail lights and gauge light). I unhooked the battery and the turned off and didnt do it again for a few days. The today I turned my head light switch fully to the right and my radio started turning on and off rapidly, Iturned the headlights off and the radio would start towork properly. Now I just went to shut the truck off pulled the key out of the ignition got out and rerealized the truck was still running with no key ! If some one could guide me to something that might be causing all these issue that would be great

 

Most likely your TIPM module has failed. Do a search for it, you'll find lots of posts. Quite common for 06. This module controls all your electrical for the truck!

 

Is the TIPM just a fancy word for the fuse panel ? Do u know what causes them to fail so when I fix it it won't happen again

 

TIPM stands for Totally Integrated Power Module. Yes it contains fuses, but it is mostly a computer that controls all the electrical for the truck. 2006 was the first year for it. They are prone to failure, and I don't know what causes them to fail. I know aftermarket accessories such as lights, amps, etc. are a no no unless they are hooked directly to the battery. The unit is located directly next to the battery. I just had mine replaced last summer, at a dealer for $750. I was under the impression that it had to be programmed by a dealer. Apparently, you can buy one from NAPA, and install it yourself. I would have it diagnosed by a dealer, then do the work yourself. Just make sure about warranty and returns. The dealer gave me a 1yr 12k warranty.

 

As far as future failure, I think the new ones are programmed for a slightly higher amperage on some circuits that were prone for overloading. But I'm not sure.