Dome light and cargo lights stay on when my vehicle is off and doors are shut

2001 DODGE RAM
114,000 MILES
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BRENTS1986
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When hooking up off-road lights i popped the IOD fuse. I replaced the fuse and that is when the problem started. I cannot figure out for the life of me why they stay on. The only way to get them off is to pull the fuse.
May 20, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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CADIEMAN
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the headlight switch controls these lights also there are switches on the lock assemblies in the doors.
May 20, 2013 at 7:31 PM
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BRENTS1986
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My headlights and locks all work though.
May 21, 2013 at 4:00 AM
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CADIEMAN
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if you see the door jamb switch on when you open the door remove both of them does a light go out?
May 21, 2013 at 9:34 PM
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KASEKENNY
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These two lamps are part of the courtesy lamp circuit so we need to start with checking the door jam switches. However, I would suggest we also go around and check the other lamps on this circuit to see if they are on as well. If they are not on then the door jam switch is not the issue. I included a wiring diagram that has the other lamps that we need to check.

If these are not on then we need to find out how you hooked up the off road lamps. What circuit did you tie into and are they functioning properly?

Let me know this info and we can go from there.

I attached the testing and replacement of the door ajar switches in the event you find other lamps on as well. Thanks
Apr 25, 2020 at 12:45 PM
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