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Since August of 2009, I have had problems with my turn signals not working correctly at all times. Issue: When I turn the right turn signal on the left signal comes on. When I turn the right signal on the left comes on. Occasionally, they do not work at all.
Dodge has a bad tipm, when a headlight goes out the tipm gets an over voltage signal and shuts the light down so if you replace the light it still wont work, you have to take it to the dealer and get it reprogrammed and you can only do that twice and have to get a new one that cost $1000.
While towing trailer back left blinker and back left brake lights failed to work. Then back left blinker on truck stopped working.. problem is in the vehicles computer, dealer only item that cost $712. Some thing called "tipm". just type in blinker problem for Dodge Ram on google and watch and see how many other people are having this hudge saftey problem. Please look into this problem, peoples lives are at on the line!!! thank you
- Clinton, CT, USA
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Turn signals do not work properly. When you put on your left turn signal it will light up as a right turn signal often and same when you put on your right turn signal the left will light up. Most of the time however my turn signals will not even come on. This has almost caused several accidents its really bad when I am pulling trailers. In rain storms and snow storms my windshield wipers will occasionally just stop and only have 1 speed which is slow.... I have had to pull over alot and just wait for my windshield wipers to work again.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated the turn signals did not function properly. When he activated the left signal, the right signal illuminated and when he activated the right signal, the left signal illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. The dealer advised the contact that there were no recalls and the failure was not covered under the warranty. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was 63,000 and the failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The turn signal switch the opposite of what has been selected on the steering column. If the left turn is selected the right turn lights come on and indicate you are making a right turn. The high beam switch does not always work. The wipers are not reliable either.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge 2500 mega cab. The contact stated the front left and right turn signals failed to illuminate on the outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired, and the VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages was 109,300.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that when the left directional signal was engaged, the right turn signal activated instead. In addition, the windshield wipers also failed. The contact stated that the failure was contributed to the multi-function switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 112,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 quad. The contact stated that the turn signal lights were faulty. She attempted to activate the left turn signal; however, the right one would engage instead and the failure also occurred when she attempted to activate the right turn signal. The dealer advised the contact to have the signal switch replaced. The manufacturer was not notified nor was the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was 206,000. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.
I have a 2006 Dodge mega cab that I have had since new. I had to have the multifunction switch replaced at 40,000 miles almost two years ago, now after driving it almost another 20,000 miles it is doing the same thing. Is there a recall on this part or do I have any recourse to get this replaced again? this is very dangerous as you never know when it is going to happen. The blinkers will flash the wrong way and the wipers might work or they might not or they may come on when the blinkers are on. This is very distracting when you are in a lot of traffic. Please help. Thank you.
While pulling a trailer the left side brake and signal does not work. This is due to a faulty tipm. The trailer lights work on all our other vehicles. We were actually pulled over by the state highway patrol because of it. This is a severe safety issue and from the research I've done it is a common compliant with the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 models. We were told by our local Dodge dealership that every time this happens you have to take the truck in and have it "reflashed" but it can only be done 5 times. After that you have to replace the tipm but then you start all over again with it happening again. The tipm is not equipped to handle the tow package.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the turn signals, windshield wipers, and the headlights were all inoperable. The dealer replaced the stalk in August 2010 to remedy the failure; however, the failure had recurred. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The current mileage was 76,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Wipers fail to turn on or get stuck on intermediate, turn signals work on the opposite side that you place them, when you put the right turn signal on the left works. Sometime you can't switch the headlight from bright to dim or vice versa.
Turn signal malfunction, activate the left signal and the right turns on. Activate the right signal and nothing happens. Sometimes when the left is activated both signals work like hazard flashers.
During the first year of ownership an intermittent malfunction of hazard flashers and turn signals began. On occasion, the hazard flashers and the turn signals will not flash. At times, the turn signals will not cancel. At times, left and right will flash when only one direction is selected. Finally, on occasion, the right or left will flash when the opposite is selected. This creates a hazardous situation when I'm executing a turn as other drivers do not know my intentions and I've angered some and had two near miss accidents. I've not had need for my 4-way flashers, but when I test them at the time of the signal malfunction, they do not function. This can be extremely hazardous in an emergency road side event. When the problem first occurred under warranty, I took the truck to the dealer and they re-programmed the ECM. This eliminated the problem for the remainder of the warranty. Subsequently, it has gradually returned. I am not alone with this issue. Please visit the following link: vlane.com/discuss-topic/1336/2006-Dodge-Ram-turn-signal-problem.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that whenever a turn signal was engaged, the opposite signal would illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 45,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the turn signals would provide erroneous warning indications. The air conditioner was also inoperable. The contact inspected the vehicle himself and located the failure at the power control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage 150,000.
2006 Dodge Ram turn signal/wiper multifunction switch malfunctioning. If left turn signals are activated, the right turn lights flash. If rights are activated, no lights flash at all. Have found many other owners of same truck with same problem and no recall by Chrysler.
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- Montauk, NY, USA