1998 Dodge Dakota Dash lights out

106,215 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CASS D
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My dash/console lights are out, including where the knobs for the heater are. A couple of times I had hit a bump or closed the door just right and they came back on and stayed on until I shut the lights off. All the exterior lights work except for the exterior upper brake light on the cab, which is blocked by the truck cap. I replaced the fuses that had anything to do with lights, even if they looked ok, just in case. I would check the ground, but I don't have a clue as far as wires; what I have been able to get to appear to be intact. No work has been done; stereo installation etc. that could cause it. I want to try to solve it first, shop charges are not really in the budget right now. Your help is ver much appreciated!
Apr 22, 2010 at 11:09 AM
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CH112063
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I would try and localize what is turning them on, by tapping, moving, and pulling the cluster, it's wiring under the column area and the grounds are on both sides of the cab. On each inner kivk panel. each has a screw. ok
Apr 22, 2010 at 2:05 PM
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