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Old Jun 15, 2022 | 12:10 AM
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My truck runs but non of the dash lights work doors don’t unlock but windows rolls down the red light is on and I’ve tried everything to reset it but it won’t go off I replaced my starter switch and everything worked again but the next day I went to start it and the same thing happened so I replaced it again and it wouldn’t work no lights no gauges lights outside stay on doors won’t unlock windo wipers don’t work yet I can run and drive the truck
 
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Old Jun 15, 2022 | 05:20 AM
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My truck runs but non of the dash lights work doors don’t unlock but windows rolls down the red light is on and I’ve tried everything to reset it but it won’t go off I replaced my starter switch and everything worked again but the next day I went to start it and the same thing happened so I replaced it again and it wouldn’t work no lights no gauges lights outside stay on doors won’t unlock windo wipers don’t work yet I can run and drive the truck

What do you have? Year, options and such. Did you replace the switch or the lock cylinder?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2022 | 06:27 AM
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I rec starting with the basics for electrical problems.
Do you have a multimeter/DVOM/probe tester? You will need a good tester and some awareness on how to use it.
I'd first check battery voltage at the battery terminals, then check for that same voltage at the grounding points.
Battery voltage should be at least 12.5v, with 12.7 even better.
Check battery cables are flexible. I would check the cables for resistance, or replace them if they looked bad. Point is to know that your basic power supply is good before troubleshooting systems.
Any mods to the truck like external lighting, winch, stereo, tow connectors/brakes?
 
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