2002 Dodge Ram relay

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2002 DODGE RAM
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
40,000 MILES

My truck battery died, I attempted to recharge it and eventually replaced the battery. Now, when the truck is started the headlights automatically come on, the brake lights stay on, the fog lights and turn signals are inoperative. Is there a common relay for this/

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 AT 1:13 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi:

there isn't a common relay for the problem. Make sure the ground is clean and tight on the battery, the engine block, and body. Also, you can try to disconnect the battery for 5+ minutes and reconnect to see if that helps.

Let me know what you find.

Joe

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Thursday, January 15th, 2009 AT 3:38 PM

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I did more research and the consensus is that either the Front Control or Body Control Module may be at fault. What is the difference between the two?

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Thursday, January 15th, 2009 AT 6:53 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Both are computers that maintain different items. If it's the BCM, try disconnecting the battery for 5+ miniutes. That should reset it.

Let me know if it works.

Joe

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Thursday, January 15th, 2009 AT 7:12 PM