I have 1998 Dodge Stratus. I had the ignition switch replaced because the ignition would stay on even though the car was turned off and key was removed. I would wake up in morning with battery drained. Now when I drive the car my x22Air Bagx22 light comes on, then the power windows will not work, then the heater and turn signals stop working. If I stop, turn off the car and turn back on, sometimes these features will work and sometimes they do not. Also, the prior owner told me (after my car battery was drained) that sometimes he would turn off the headlights and come back later to find that the headlights were actually turned back on and thus the battery was drained by the time he got in car to drive. Are these problems indicative of a bad alternator? What do you think the problem is?
I cant tell u the exact circuit but it sounds like u have an electrical short in the ignition system wiring harness.
SOURCE: 1998 dodge dakota v8 magnum headlight problem
headlight switch is overheating ... replace it be sure to check the plug on the harness making sure it did not melt. the design is poor too many wires going thru one switch. It will go bad again and again especially if you do alot of night driving or use your high beams alot.and by no means use any other headlights other then factory issue.
SOURCE: 99 intrepid electrical problems
i have seen an ignition switch cause exact same problems you are having on 1 of these vehicles..needs to be replaced
SOURCE: 2005 Dodge Caravan headlight stay dim when turned on
I belive there is a seperate module for the DRL controll. that may have gone out.
SOURCE: 2001 dodge stratus want crank
It could be But my guess is it is the safety netural switch could even be a starter you can test it but you need jumper wires with aligator clips, you can try turning on the lights and turn the key switch over and if the lights dim slightly then it means it is making contact and pulling volatage but not starting, if the lights don't dim slightly then it could be the safety netural switch. If you can work with jumper wires and a couple safety stands I can help you test it.
Testimonial: "thank you, only problem is what is safety netural switch and where located?"
SOURCE: 1997 dodge caravan se 6cyl 3.3
I think you need to replace the Body Control Module (BCM), My newly replaced BCM (used) fixed my wiper problem but created a new problem which the left turn signal is not working now. Time to sell the van.
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