| Issue ID | 1255491 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10821514 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 08/04/15 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. When placing the key into the ignition, the vehicle started without turning the key in the ignition. In order for the vehicle to be turned off, the key had to be completely removed from the ignition. Warning indicators for the starter key and ignition were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition node failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to be repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 41000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CANTON, NC |
| VIN pattern | 3D6WU6EL1BGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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