1997 Dodge Dakota door locks - interior lights

1997 DODGE DAKOTA
125,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SOREL03
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when i use my keyless entry the locks are sluggish and the interior lights are very dim sometimes they dont even come on till i start my truck.
May 3, 2010 at 4:14 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Do the lights work normal when you open it with a key?
May 10, 2010 at 12:38 AM
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SOREL03
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no its the same thing
May 10, 2010 at 2:45 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Honestly, I think you have a weak ground. Check body grounds for rust, lose ones, or broken ones. If the battery is strong enough to start the vehicle and the interior lights are dim, that is where I would start.
May 10, 2010 at 11:26 PM
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