2012 dodge ram 1500 when you turn off the ignition switch and remove the key the power stays on.

Asked by dodram1500 Oct 14, 2013 at 04:25 PM about the Dodge RAM 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

with key off and removed wipers, windows,radio are still powered up

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had the same problem with wipers and radio not going off. cranked vehicle turned both on. pulled the horn relay and for a few minutes solved the problem .

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My son has a 2005 Dodge 1500. His wipers will turn on sporadically, and his air stays on when his truck stops is parked and key out-and also he can crank his truck then take out the key and still drive off! Wacky stuff?! What's up????

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The problem is the Ignitions Switch burned up in the steering wheel, 30$ replacement and about 10 mins of work, YouTube it, :) -Wicked

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