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Scott P.
Dodge Dakota
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6/06/2005
02:46:20
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 Subject: All lights blink intermittently
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I have a 2003 Dakota 4x2 w/4.7L and auto trans. and am having problems with an intermittent flashing of all lights at once, where all lights, interior and exterior, to include headlamps, tail lights, marker and fog lights, blink off for a split second then come back on. If I am parked and I turn on the lights with the key out of the ignition, all the lights flash at a regular 5 second interval, and I can hear the parking lamp relay kick out whenever the lights flash. However, if the motor is running, the flashing is more intermittent, anywere from 2 to 30 seconds between flashes. Bumps, weather conditions, etc. make no difference.
I checked every fuse and relay in both fuse boxes, and even took apart the dash to check out the headlamp and dimmer switch module, disconnecting and reseating every connector I could find, to no avail. Has anybody else had similar problems, and is it covered by warranty or a recall notice? Thanks...
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Robert
Dodge Dakota
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6/28/2005
04:32:46
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Have a '01 QCAB 4X4, has the same problem. Not at any particular time or weather, just when it feels left out I gess.
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Tim
Dodge Dakota
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8/04/2005
00:36:47
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My truck just started this tonight. 2001 4.7L 4x4 with 117000 miles.
Seems to be coupled to the intermittent wiper control. All lights flash and when they do, the wiper action is triggered. Wipers on a steady speed do not cause the flashing.
Wierd!!
Any one have a clue?
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Scott P.
Dodge Dakota
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10/12/2005
01:18:52
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I found out what it was... It's the Central Timer Module, which is under the dash on the driver's side (behind the kick panel). The module controls things like how long the lights stay on after you turn the key off, and how long the interior lights stay on after you close the door. It is also responsible for the door chime (the speaker is mounted inside). In trucks with alarms, door locks, etc., it controls these functions too. The module went bad, and the dealer replaced it. My truck was still under warranty, so it didn't cost me nothin'. Now everything works fine.
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