Turn Signal Switch Problems of Dodge Dakota

Turn signal activates the wrong indicator. When the turn signal is set to a left turn, the right turn indicators flash, both on the dashboard and on the exterior signal lamps. From a web search, this is a relatively common problem stemming from a faulty switch in the steering column. This situation is far more dangerous than a situation where the exterior lamps are not working. Because the wrong indicator flashes, other driver can make erroneous decisions about the driver's intent, leading to a significantly higher probability of a crash. The symptoms are intermittent, but not linked to steering wheel position or the motion of the vehicle. There might be a correlation between relative humidity and the error - it has not occurred in the last 3 months of drought after it began on 8/31 until we had experienced a week of rain. Because of the location of the switch, the defect is quite costly to repair, requiring the steering column to be breached. I am asking that this be a very high priority due to the danger posed by signalling the entirely opposite intention from that of the driver. This is not cosmetic, it is a failure of a safety system on the vehicle that is used more frequently than an airbag or crumple zone. It also puts innocent drivers outside the vehicle at significantly greater risk through no fault of their own.

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The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Dakota. While driving at various speeds, the left turn signal was turned on and the signal switched to the right turn signal without being prompted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

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The windshield wipers and turn signals have been malfunctioning for a few weeks. When I attempt to signal left, the signal turns on to the right and vice versa. The windshield wipers are not reliable when using the switch. Both turn signals and windshield wipers stopped working completely.

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Turn signals and wipers intermittent. Push lever down and right signal may blink, or no signal, or left signal. Push lever up and right signal may blink or nothing at all. If signals do work properly as they switch off (either manually or when the turn is completed) opposite signal may blink 1-3 times. While switching from high beam to low beam and vice versa windshield washer and wipers will turn on for 3-4 swipes.

Multifunction switch had a internal fault the dealer replaced it on 12/30/09 the switch had to be replaced 2 weeks later because the switch replacement switch was bad. In 2010 after the truck out of warranty I had to replace it again. Now on 01/25/2012 the switch failed again which causes the turn signal to function incorrect ( left will turn on right, right will not work all or right will turn on left).

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Movement of tilt steering wheel in lower half of range will cause short-circuit of turn signal operation. Left and right turn signal will be inoperative. Radio circuit also affected. Movement back into upper half of range will correct problem. As of date no repair has been attempted.

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