While driving to work smoke started coming from dashboard. Dealer said not same part as recall.
1994 Dodge Ram electrical complaints
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Vehicle was parked with key in off position, vehicle suddenly started up and engine compartment caught fire. Dealer has been contacted.
Received notice 00v135000. Contacted dealer. Was informed by dealer that mechanic will not be repairing ignition switch. Chrysler's attorney indicated that vehicle was not to be repaired under recall.
The intake/outake exhaust valves were replaced and the throttle body was replaced.
Recall 00v135000. After repairs of the recall were done when brakes were applied, vehicle stalld out and died. Dealer has inspeceted the vehicle.
Consumer took vehicle to ernhurst dodge in 1301 north arizona ,glibert az, 85233; telephone 602-4975995 for recall 00v135000/ dealer's recall 835, to get it fixed. At the time, consumer asked question if the battery could have been affected by recall, and dealer stated could not afford to pay for cables . Apparently, dealer charged consumer for the work. Also, did not fix recall to satisfaction of consumer. Please provide further information.
While driving blower motor stopped and sparks started flying all over cab, then truck stopped and consumer could not restart, consumer had just paid to have it fixed on the 23rd.
Consumer had received a recall notice for ignition switch failure, after recall repair the speed control failed.
Recall 00v135 000/ignition switch/wiring: electrical short in the ignition switch caused a meltdowm on the plastic casing around the steering column. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under recall due to VIN.
Notice fire coming from the hood, yanked the battery cable off, then got inside and notice the wires burning, smothered the wires, separated and replace wires, then they burned again, dealer would not cover us under the recall
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v‑135) prior to recall notification which resulted in extensive engine repairs and replacement.
Recall00v135000/ignition switch/wiring: after contacting the dealer, he replied by asking consumer to take the vehicle to where he bought it. Asking the federal safety agency to share some light on this matter.
Defective warning brake light switch overheated and causes a fire on that wiring harness. Dealer said it was not part of the ignition /wiring harness recall. Please provide further information.
While travling noticed smoke coming from ignition . Dealer replaced ignition switch and problem returned.
Recall # 00v135000 daimlerchrysler/ignition switch/ wiring. Dealer has no parts to correct recall campaign, and has no idea when part(s) will be available. Owner concerned because defect could lead to a fire. Owner was told to keep calling. Please provide any further information.
Recall # 00v135000 daimlerchrysler/igntion switch; after keeping schedule appointment, owner was told that there was no way that campaign could be completed in one hour, as stated in recall letter. Owner was told that it could take as long as a day and a half. It was also suggested that he take his truck to dealership were purchased to correct campaign.
On four occasions consumer called dealer to get a appointment to get a manufacturer's recall honored concerning ignition switch. Every time dealer was informed that they would return the calls. But consumer still has not received a call.
While pulling into a gas station windows would not go down. Also, ABS light/ check engine light came on. Doors would not unlock. Then, consumer could not turn car off. Consumer had to shake steering wheel to get the key out.
Car was parked inside the garage. No evidence of an actual fire, but there was a terrific amount of heat coming from the ignition switch. *ak
Battery exploded under hood. Damage to his vehicle.
The ignition switch wiring melted and almost caused a fire! Apparently the ignition wiring harness incorporates the blower motor main wire feed and overloads the cuircut causing the connection to melt. It melted a hole in the steering column back cover. I have found out since that dodge must be aware of this because they now have an upgrade with a new wiring harness that has a seperate cuircut & relay for the blower motor, instead of running it through the ignition switch.I found this out on the web through aol newsgroup(alt.autos.dodge.trucks) dated 10/30/99 by [email protected]. He writes the same problem and dodges' part number#4874996 sw pkg ig 8050083 and instruction sheet # k6855214 dated 2/26/1996 revised 3/13/1996. I also found others on your website with the same complaint. The federal safety agency # pe99031 & # ea99027. I feel this is a safety hazard and you should investigate it . There is a real fire potential here. Obvisouly dodge is aware of this problem, but I think it should be a safety recall and not up to the consumer to pay for it or their vehicle to catch fire.
Smoke was coming from ignition switch/ replaced ignition switch and wiring. Also transmission intermittently shifts out of overdrive.
Intermittently the headlights become inoperable, obstructing the view of the driver. Dealer has been notified.
While driving at 55mph smoke came from ignition switch area and melted steering colume cover.
While driving at 40 MPH smoke filled up the entire cab due to front wiring harness catching on fire.
While driving smoke was coming from steering column shroud, vehicle was on fire. Upon pulling over, pulled battery cables from the battery. Took shroud off. Problem has not reoccurred. Dealer not aware of the problem. Problem may still exist. Provide further information.
Ignition module burned up, resulting in a fire due to faulty wiring in the steering column. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
Ignition module burned up due to faultly wiring in steering column. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost is to consumer.
While driving with the headlights on, the headlights would turn off and not turn back on. Had to put the high beam manually in order to see. Dealer said the wire that had tape around it burned out.
Ignition switch system shorted out and caused engine failure.
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