Electrical System Related Problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 3500

Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 3500. The number one most common problem is related to the fuses and circuit breaker (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the underhood wiring (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Dodge Ram 3500


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 3500

The Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem

Headlights switched from hi to low at night while driving when the brakes were applied. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.   Read details...

The Underhood Wiring problem

Dash started to brake on my 1997 Dodge 3500 truck leaving sharp edges, I have lost approx 50% of the top of dash exposing electrical wiring at present unable to use a/c as small pieces of plastic fly up occasionally I have a dash mat at the present time and still cannot use a/c something needs to   Read details...

The Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem

Was driving and headlights unexpectedly went out. Turned switch off and back on and lights would come back on each time, but would immediately go back off. Did so three consecutive times. Turned on emergency flashers to get home. They went off a total of 6 times in a 3 mile trip.   Read details...


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