2001 Dodge Dakota No power to radio and Turn Signals

2001 DODGE DAKOTA
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DAD OF 4
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2001 Dodge Dakota V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

The truck will start with no problems and idle just fine. what is going on is if you want to listen to the radio or operate the turn signals you have to turn the key, in the cylinder lock almost all the way to the start position. I have replaced the cylinder lock and this did not fix the problem
Sep 17, 2010 at 7:57 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have the ignition switch (not the tumbler) checked.
Sep 17, 2010 at 8:08 AM
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How do you go about checking the ignition switch? do you meter it?????? if so what are the readings on should be seeing
Sep 17, 2010 at 8:35 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The switch is on the lower end of the steering column. IT will need removed. Then you need to check for continunity.
Sep 17, 2010 at 8:38 AM
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Thanks for the assistance!
Sep 17, 2010 at 8:50 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Glad to heko. Let me know if you have questions.
Sep 17, 2010 at 10:27 AM
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