I do not have this feature as my Dak is a 98. My first assumption was that
the overhead and cargo light came on at all times at a single switch
position. Let me get the operation of the switch correct.
There are 2 positions on the switch regarding the overhead light and cargo
lamp.
Position 1 - overhead light on only.
Position 2 - overhead and cargo light on.
Correct me if this is wrong.
If this is correct, is it possible that when the cargo lamp is turned on,
the overhead light is turned on as a reminder?
The switch turns on the overhead light by completing the circuit to ground.
I examined this circuit when I installed my OEM overhead console.
There can be 2 possible ways that the overhead light is being switched on
when the cargo light is on:
Method 1 - by the contacts in the switch.
Method 2 - by the wiring from the cargo light above the headliner.
If by method 1, it would be difficult to separate the 2 lights.
If by method 2, the overhead light may be disabled by disconnecting the
overhead light from the cargo light. Check the wiring diagram in the FSM to
determine if the two lights are wired together.
-----Original Message-----
From: andy levy [mailto:andylevy@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 2:50 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: RE: DML: Re: A thought on tailgate open switches (ATTN: Don M)
There's gotta be a second set of contacts in the switch though to
trigger the cargo lamp. If I were to wire a switch in parallel with
those contacts, I'd have a switch just for the cargo lamp, yes? Maybe
if we have some time tonight when we're done setting up for the BBQ we
can pull my dash apart and have a peek.
--- Kenneth Eng <keng@novadigm.com> wrote:
> This was probably done as a cost saving measure. They just tied the
> bed
> lights to the overhead interior lights since they are both very close
> to
> each other. No modifications was done to the switch. The bed light
> can
> easily be rewired to a separate switch if desired.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MALDBNSF@aol.com [mailto:MALDBNSF@aol.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2001 10:31 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: A thought on tailgate open switches (ATTN: Don
> M)
>
>
>
> In a message dated 7/3/01 6:26:42 PM, a0004096@airmail.net writes:
>
> >I was meaning the way Dodge set up the factory switch. You have to
> turn
> >on the interior lights just to get the bed light on. Just one of
> the
> things
> >that I probably would have done differently.
>
> >> What switch is annoying to you?
>
> I see now says the blind man;}
>
> Don M
>
> http://www.geocities.com/maldbnsf
>
>
> '00 QC Bronze, 4.7L, Rest listed at
>
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/QwkvWz@DAJFf6/profile.htm
>
>
> P.S. Did I mention I love my DAK!!!!!!!!!
=====
-andy
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