2001 Dodge Dakota speedometer lights

Tiny
SUFFOLK
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  • 2001 DODGE DAKOTA
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 11,400 MILES
I just got back from towing a trailer and the next night I noticed right away that my lights for the speedometer/gas tank/coolant ect, are all off including the lights for the air conditioning controls. Also when I used to hit lock on the key remote the car's headlights and tail lights would flash once and unlock would flash twice. The reason I mention the trailer is because the trailer is hooked up to the electrical system but I dont know if that matters. I checked all the fuses just to be sure it wasnt a fuse and they are all perfect. Any ideas?
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 AT 2:34 PM

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Tiny
MATHIASO
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Hello suffolk

One thing all electronic instrumentation shares in common regardless of make or model is the need for proper voltage and grounding.

check fuse #9 , 5 amp in the junction block for the instrument cluster.
if fuse is good check ground G113 (black/light green wire from the instrument cluster connector c1(see diagram #1)


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/46384_cluster_1.jpg



The trailer brake lights share the same connector C1 and the ground G113.( see diagram #2)


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/46384_brake_lamp_switch_2.jpg



(check your email for the diagrams)
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 AT 9:58 PM

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