Table 1 shows three common exterior lighting related problems of the 2009 Dodge Ram 3500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems | |
| Fog Light Switch problems |
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at 65 to 70 mph, the engine, speedometer, rpm and seat belt, lights all illuminated simultaneously on their own. In addition, the wind shield wipers self activated. The failure recurred multiple times. There was no warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate mileage was 168,000. Bd.
When using the left turn signal, both signal lights would become active on the tail lights, but only show left turn on the dash. When using the right turn, no light would work at all. Turned out to be the turn signal multifunction switch, which after searching also can affect the head lights working or not, and windshield wipers. I have checked on the internet forums and have found this happening on many Dodges, mostly 2006 and newer.
High beam and or low beam lights quit or go off from time to time. Dealer said its a "tipm" computer. At a cost of over $800. 00 to replace or $100. 00 to flash the computer to repair? can only be flashed 3 - 4 times before it has to be replaced. All the wiring and connections are good. Dealer said it was probably because of a faulty bulb and burned out the "tipm" ? I dont know, but sounds like a problem that Dodge needs to address. If left unchecked / repaired it will slowly disable all the head lights high and low, plus the day time and fog lights. Not for sure when it started as I had just bought it from a individual, and only noticed it when switching from high to low beams. The truck has 130,000 miles. They say this can happen when trailer wires were incorrectly added? again this is suppose to be Dodges pulling truck but with no $2. 00 fuses to replace, just an $ 800. 00 fix? really Dodge??.