dash lights and gauges powering up with key off

[Dieselgang5.9]

hi i have a 2000 dodge ram 3500 24v cummins. just recently all the dash lights and gauges power up on there own, like the ignition was turned on but the key was in the off position. i could tilt the steering wheel back and fourth this would make the powed turn off. i started the engine and it would not turn off until i tilted the steering wheel. the truck has higher miles so i replaced the ignition switch hoping that was the issue, but the issue came back tonight. also when you shut the passenger side door kinda hard it would make the dash and gauges power on.  i figured i would run it by you and see what you thought. thanks in advance

[Tractorman]

For sure, I think you need to call in an exorcist.  Until then, don't park the truck by  your house.

 

If that doesn't work, then try this.  There are wires that break or chafe from flexing over time in the tilt wheel area.  You can remove the lower cover and inspect these wires.  I have had to repair some of these wires over the years.

 

- John

Edited September 6, 2023 by Tractorman

[Mopar1973Man]

Common problem. People that use the tilt wheel will break the wiring where it tilts in the column. You'll have to pull all the wiring out one by one and repair the wiring in the column. More you tilt the column more it breaks the wiring.