Three problems related to turn signal have been reported for the 2002 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The "security light" on dash was flashing and when it is on the headlights go off and dash lights goes dark and turn signals/brake lights comes on. When security light is off the headlights goes on the dash lights are on and turn/brakes lights goes off. This security light ( on dash) will flash on and off every second or will go on solid - if on solid headlights, dash lights will be off - dome light on and turn/brake lights on. This will happen until vehicle is warmed up to 20 degrees ambient temp. The problem is with the "tcm module" on this vehicle. It does not effect the engine or drive train only the lights ! you can be driving when this happens ! people will thing you are an emergency vehicle or crazy ! this vehicle does not have a "chip" in the keys only a remote keyless entry that is separate from the ignition key. . . Updated 02-28-14 . The consumer stated the security came on and the headlights went off. The vehicle did not die, or misfire. Updated 04/01/14.
Traveling through town at 20:30pm at approximately 35 mph when all of a sudden the headlights shut off completely. I was able to pull over to the side of the road, but then the headlights began flashing for 1 to 3 seconds but then would shut off for a few seconds and do it again. Then the interior dome light starts flashing and flickering. The turn signals, and brake lights work.
While attempting to make a left hand turn with the directional signal activated, several vehicles attempted to pass on my left. To my dismay I discovered that the directional indicator was signaling a right turn while in the left activated position. This has happened several times. Dealer cannot reproduce problem, so no action is taken. The problem has progressed to now I can change the directional from left to right by raising or lowering the tilt steering wheel when the signal indicator is activated. Some times it just does not go on at all.