Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Power locks go nuts in the rain

[EMDDIESEL]

Has anybody else had this happen?. Every time it rains alot (Heavy rain for more then 1 day) my power locks will lock and unlock every few seconds, even when the truck is parked. I pulled the fuse and waited 10 seconds, then replaced it and the problem goes away. However, i discovered that if you pull the window fuse the truck wont start, pretty weird, i guess it has to do with the alarm setup. Anybody have a similar problem?

 

[Oxjockey]

I noticed with my 95 that the door seals would leak quite a bit. My speakers would sound really bad if it was humid/rainy, and the doors would drain quite a bit if opened at an angle.



Just a thought, I'd look at the seals up top.



Bryan

 

[dresslered]

I think this is related to a short in one of your doors due to water weeping into the lock cylinder switch. Try: http://dodgeram.org/tech/tsb/2000/08-041-00.htm



Also, since you have water seeping into your doors (probably via the window seal), be sure to pull the plugs out of the bottomside of each door. This will allow the water to drain and you won't develop a rust problem in the doors (another common problem).

 

[EMDDIESEL]

There are plugs in the bottom of the doors???? I never looked, but now i have a project.