I have contacted dodge regarding this failure, are tech or safety bulletins being generated, are others reporting the failure? Ram diesel model failure mode allows starter to remain engaged and engine running with vehicle key in the off position. After diagnosing and failure analysis it is apparent that this failure mode is not only common (input from various websites) but also extremely dangerous in my opinion. While the root cause (starter failure) is acceptable and understandable with age of the vehicle, the symptom and effect is not. Internal shorting of the starter causes 12vdc feedback through the control circuit and allows the starter to remain engaged and vehicle to remain running wit the key on!. If lucky enough to react to the failure in time prior to components and wiring burning up and melting, you must get under the hood to disconnect "2" batteries, or climb under the vehicle to hit the starter to shut down engine and disengage starter, either again while the vehicle is running with the key off and start engaged in flywheel, if the vehicle were to jump in gear (std transmission) bodily injury would certainly take place. After my first failure the dealer replaced the damaged components at a cost of >$700 but failed to identify the root cause. Only after information located in the "turbodiesel website" and repeat failure was I able to identify and correct root cause!
1995 Dodge Ram electrical complaints
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1. Rough idle and slight loss of power I've replaced plugs,wires,rotor, distributor cap,cleaned injectors,but nothing seems to help 2. The cable wire on the throttle body is frayed2.
After elec. Ingnition harness replaced under recall vehicle has had numerous electrical related faliures. Headlight switch melted in dash 2x's causing smoke and or fire condition. A/c failure, no power to compressor. Bucking, missing, hesitation at idle and all speeds. Buck, miss, hesistation can not be diagnoised by numerous dealers or private mechanics. Have spent over 1700.00 replacing parts (PCM, egr selonoid, egr gasket, tps sensor, iat motor, o2 sensor, fuel pump, fuel regulator) to remedy problem. So far no help. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
40 amp fuse has blown out twice, when this happened consuemr could not start vehicle. Dealer couldn't duplicate problem.
Prior to recall notification (00v135000) consumer experienced stalling, intermittent fan motor failure and problems with the radio, which all contributed to the ignition switch being faulty and therefore was replaced, consumer is seeking reimbursement.
While driving vehicle started smoking from dashboard. Then, when driver turned off head lights smoke stopped, and vehicle was still on fire. Consumer had received manufacturer's recall # 875 that said ignition switch could cause electrical problems, but dealer would not honor recall.
Consumer had received a recall notice 875 for ignition switch. Vehicle could catch on fire in the instrument panel. Dealer did not took care of this recall.
Consumer took vehicle to local dealer for recall 00v135000/ ignition switch wiring repairs. Work was refused in regard to this recall. Please provide any additional information.
The vehicle caught fire prior to recall notice 00v‑135, they complained of a burning smell emmiting from the vehicle on 2 occasions but the dealer never investigated the source of the problem, soon after the vehicle caught fire while parked. Nlm
Tail light wires were melted and lights were burned out. Dealership was aware of problem. Vehicle isn't on recall at this time.
This continues my previous complaint. Checked circuits and found the A/C relay was arched together. Replace the relay and recheck system. Rechecked iod offdraw and the system is within specs at this time." within 3 days, the battery was drained so much that the truck would not start. I am returning it again to lancaster dodge (717‑393‑0625) today for repairs.
Since recall 875 was installed on july 27 by providence dodge in quarryville, this vehicle has been inoperable. Within tree days of the recall installation, the car would not start with out a jump. Then, if the ignition was turned off, the batteries would drain so much within a few hours that the truck would not start without another jump. Providence disconnected a wire to the "d-cellerator" exhaust brake on september 26, 2000. Within hours of my return home, the batteries were again drained. I had new batteries installed. Within hours the batteries were again drained. On october 25, 2000, lancaster dodge inspected the installation as reported "checked recall installation, all looked good at this time. Reinstalled fuse that the custormer removed and check blower motor operation. No problems found. Check for ign off draw. Found high off draw. Checl.
Intermittent popping through speakers when radio is off, when headlight switch is pulled on/off, brake pedal depressed, turn signals activated. Replaced 4 way and signal flashers with no improvement. Concerened of possible electrical fire.
While driving 30mph & started to smell an odor inside vehicle. Smoke was coming through the vents. Pulled to side of road & retrieved the fire extinguisher. After leaving vehicle, it was engulfed in flames. Fire department called & put out flames. Was extensive damage done to vehicle. Fire department suspected fire was caused by a short in electrical wirings, but not definite due to damage.
Temperature ouside was about 100 degrees on I-80 east of salt lake city climbing toward parley's summit. Engine was running a little bit warm as usual when climbing long steep grades, but was not overheating. Suddenly, I smelled smoke and the engine started to run roughly. I pulled over and opened the hood where the wiring harness at the base of the windshield was in flame. I had a fire extinguisher with which I put out the fire. Truck is still being repaired, $5000 and counting.
When starting up vehicle battery exploded, causing damage to the hood of the vehicle.
Gas gauge has malfunctioned, moving up and down, going from a full tank of fuel to half a tank of fuel, which prevented driver to identify the correct fuel reading. Also, having other problems. Consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak this vehicle had problem with ignition switch. Radio and the fan motor speeding up and down, the vehicle to lose power occasionaly. The air bag light comes on and off irregularly.
Recall 00v135000/ignition switch/wiring: after contacting dealer concerning recall notice, dealer urged consumer to take vehicle back to where he bought it. Again asking the federal safety agency's help in this matter.
Recall 00v135000/ignition switch/wiring: after recall repairs were performed; steering column was unable to lock in the bottom position, and caused plastic cover to crack. Dealer was notified, and refused to correct the failure of the repairs. Please feel free to provide further details.
Recall 00v135000/ignition switch/wiring: before recall repairs vehicle was running good. After recall repairs, vehicle commenced to run badly/roughly. Returned vehicle back to dealer. Dealer informed consumer that vehicle needs a rebuild engine. Please feel free to provide any further details.
95v056ooo/hood assembly:latches; 97v084000/transmission cooling line; 97v199 000/fuel tank rollover valve, and 00v135000/ignition swtich wiring. Consumer received recall notices since mar 1995, and still was unable to get dealer to honor the recalls because of no parts being available. Dealer would call and tell consumer to bring vehicle in for a part that was available. However, when consumer arrived the part was already given to someone else. Asking help from the federal safety agency in this matter. Feel free to provide any further details.
Received two recall notices: 00v135000/ignition switch/ wiring, and 99v214000/ suspension. Still was unable to get dealer to honor recalls. On two occasions, dealer had informed consumer that parts were available , and an appointment was set. When consumer arrived they informed him that parts were not available. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter. Feel free to provide further details.
Consumer changed fuses for tail and dash lights. Drove twenty five miles and noticed a smell. Consumer was driving through a grass fire. So the smell was normal. The driving twenty more miles down the road, consumer noticted that smoke coming from the the dashboard. Consumer pulled over, and flames started coming out fast. Entire dashboard and wires melted. The headlight switch started the fire.
Vehicle was parked when it cranked up by itself, and within minutes caught on fire near the dashboard. Consumer pulled battery out and poured water, but fire restarted about 2-3 times. Vehicle was a total loss. There was no damage to the engine.
Plastic cover to the wire harness melted, and underhood dashboard caught on fire.
Wire melted in steering column. I was lucky there wasn't a fire. When replacement was purchased a completely redesigned unit was given requiring extensive labor and appears to have been a design problem to start with. I want re-embursement for parts and labor.
Pe 99 031, ignition switch; vehicle experiencing problem with ignition switch causing smoke from steering column; also when condition gets too hot it melts the bottom of steering column cover, and unable to remove from ignition switch. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter .
A fire broke out in the cab of the vehicle which melted the steering column. The dealer and manufacturr have been notified.
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 99v024000. Dealer refused to correct recal., dealer stated that this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.
Pe99031, the wiring harness to the ignition switch melted together and burned causing the vehicle to be inoperative. Please provide further information and VIN#.
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