Ignition Module Problems of Dodge Dakota

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.

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As of 10/22/00 until 01/14/01 I have had 18 problems with vehicle. Wont start at different times, but will restart after several minutes. Transmission stays in 3rd gear or slips in & out of gear. Brakes make growling noise & shutter. Truck will die with no warning. Has spark knock with 87 or 89 octane fuel. Many problems.

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Engine repeatedly breaks #2 spark plug. Dealer has no solution.

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Transmission went out at 3000 miles. Also, engine was missing spark plugs.

Car stall due to computer failure. Yh.

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Due to a malfunction in the electronic system of the ignition control unit, the vehicle surges/bucks/a noise in the driveline and shifts too hard, which may cause loss of control. There is a TSB on the surging. Please provide further information and VIN#.

Engine computer moduleerratic, causing the vehicle tomiss accelerate, through gears and while passing, engine lags and misses during acceleration through all fears also hile passing, engine runs smooth during steady cruise, engine analyzer shows no malfunctioning after road testing with dealer.

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When pulling off after approaching a stop the truck stalls, this incident almost caused several crashes, the truck has been to dealer (15) times in the last year and a half, dealer states that there is a problem with computer. No solution has been found. Consumer stated when he pulls into traffic tht vehicle hesitates to the point where it seems vehicle may stall.

Power transmission control failed. Yh.

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Spark plug has cracked twice. The dealer has been notified.