A very dangerous problem with my 2005 dodge ram 1500 pick-up is occurring on a daily basis when I use the turn signal - windshield wiper - high beam " multi-switch". When trying to signal a left turn by pushing down on the "multi-switch" lever(left turn signal flashes two or three times then right turn signal activates uncommanded) if I try to engage the right turn signal some times it won't signal / flash at all. My truck only has 46,000 miles on it, not a good testimate for dodge. I read in a dodge repair website / forum that a lot of the same problems are occurring with the dodge ram pick-ups and mini vans. (all years) is there a recall or will a recall be considered in the near future?
2005 Dodge RAM 1500 lights complaints
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Intermittent windshield wiper function, also intermittent blinker and lighting function.
The turn signal/wiper/lights assembly appears to have failed. When attempting to make a right turn signal, nothing happens. When making a left turn signal, the right signal happens instead. Now, everything has failed. No brights, no turn signals, no wipers. Researching on the internet, especially on the dodge truck forums, it seems to e quite a common problem. In fact that is where I got the link to this form to fill out.
When applying left turn signal, often the vehicles right signal activates, very dangerous as other drivers may make adjustments based upon your signaled direction. Often applying the right signal, will not produce any activation at all.
When I turn on my left turn signal my right turn signal blinks. Some times my wipers won't come on or stop running. I am told that the multifunction switch needs to be replaced. This is definitely a safety issue.
My 2005 dodge ram 1500 slt truck has around 52,000 miles on it as of now. I am starting to experience turn signal problems. When I turn my turn signal on for the left the right comes on and when I turn my signal on for the right nothing comes on. This has happen to me twice so far. I believe this is a safety issue that needs to be fixed by the dealer.
2005 dodge ram 1500 quad cab. The blinkers don't operate properly, they blink on both sides whenever they want and now the wiper blades work inconsistently. This has been going on since september, 2010, approximately 4 months. Need to replace the blinker handle on steering column.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated the right turn signal failed. In addition, the windshield wipers would also fail intermittently and when operating the wipers, the hazard lights would not engage. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed either the multifunction switch had failed or the wiring within the steering column was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 36,500.
2005 dodge ram 1500 pickup slt turn signals malfunction intermittently. Right signal will blink when left signal is activated and vice versa. Have had problem for approximately (1) month. Dealer indicates no recall or service bulletins issued. I ordered used replacement multifunction switch from e-bay. Still deciding if it is something I want to attempt on my own. Others on internet have had similar problems and found that replacing this part resolves the problem.
Lights go off while driving and the only way to fix it while driving is to flip it back to parking mode, this only works until the lights go off again than just flip it back to regular headlights. This can be dangerous while driving at night with all the deer that runs around my neck of the woods, not to mention the 50' to 100' drop offs to the left and right sides of the main road.
Turn signals!!!!!!, turn on left the right one flashes!! Bright lights stick on, and sometimes my wipers work when turning brights off. The turn signal ordeal while trying to turn in downtown colorado springs, was not a good deal.... I got many middle fingers.
Dt*: the contact stated there was a warning light on the dashboard stating "lamp out" which illuminated intermittently. This was always accompanied by one or both of the headlights ceasing to function. The headlight switch was shut off, then turned back on. This temporarily fixed the problem. The vehicle was not seen by a service dealer.
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