Dodge Ram 2002-2008: How to Replace Combination Blinker Switch

Are the hazard lights in your Dodge Ram acting a bit crazy? Your flasher relay must be damaged, but it is actually easy to replace. Read this article to find out how.

By Neftali Medina - July 13, 2015
Contributors: LifeBuzzN

This article applies to the Dodge Ram 1500 3rd Generation (2002-2008).

The blinker combination switch is what separates you from all of the signalling lights on your Dodge Ram. When the switch is damaged, your hazard and blinker lights may not work, might blink fast, or just stay on. Sometimes, you won't even notice it happening, resulting in an unfortunate citation or angry yell from the driver you unknowingly cut off. The good news is you can easily access and replace the combination blinker switch in your truck by using the following instructions listed below.

Materials Needed

10mm socket
Phillips screwdriver
Screwdriver
Torx screwdriver
1/2" socket

Step 1 – Disconnect the battery

You will be unhooking the airbag from the steering wheel, so make sure you pop the hood open and disconnect the negative battery cable (black). Allow for some time to remove any power left in the airbag.

Figure 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Step 2 – Remove the steering wheel panels

Use the Torx driver and remove the three screws on the lower steering panel.
Pull off the tilt wheel handle by using your two fingers to slide it off the lever.
Remove the steering wheel panels.

Figure 2. Locations of the first two Torx screws.
Figure 3. Location of third Torx screw.
Figure 4. Remove the tilt wheel level cover.
Figure 5. Remove the steering wheel panels.

Step 3 – Remove the airbag

Complete this step with caution since the airbag can sometimes have a sensitive trigger.

Disconnect the wire plugs from the back of the steering wheel.
Remove the two 10mm bolts that mount the airbag to the steering wheel.
Remove the airbag and place it upright on a flat surface.

Figure 6. Disconnect the airbag wire clips.

Step 4 – Remove the steering wheel

Use the 1/2" socket to remove the steering wheel mounting bolt.
Shimmy the steering wheel off of its shaft.

Figure 7. Remove the steering wheel bolt.

Step 5 – Remove the old combination switch

There are six Phillips screws that mount on the combination switch. Four are located on the the face of the switch, while the remaining two are found on the top and bottom.