:help: Ok I just got my van running today. IT'S A 1990 Dodhe Ram Van 4 on the side it says Ram 250. It's a conversion van, 6 cyl. Well it have these lights on the ceiling I guess you would say of the van, They WILL NOT shut off. I have flicked every switch. IS there a switch? Please help.
RAM MAN
07-27-2007, 06:38 AM
first off = WELCOME to the site
I'm moving this into the VAN section of the forum, for better exposure
Dodgevanman
07-27-2007, 06:42 AM
Has this always been like that? When did it start happening?
annabelle713
07-27-2007, 04:48 PM
Odd thing is the lights on the ceiling never worked before...our freind next door figured it out, turn the headlight switch. I did that but I guess it didn't want to shut off. I just LOVE my van. It does not look 17 years old. The int is mint and it has the tv,cb and we are installing a dvd and vcr for the kids ( 5 of them, 10,8,6, and 2 yr old twins, that's why we bought the van.) I'll be posting here a lot with lots of questions because I want to bring this wonderful van back to mint, it also has NO body rust but I do need to replace one of my brake lines and the emergency brake cable. Is that costly?
Nice to find this site, I look forward to talking with everyone! Talk to you all soon.
Anna ( annabelle713)
RAM MAN
07-27-2007, 04:50 PM
just curious - if you rotate the dimmer switch - does that affect these lights ?
bigjak
07-27-2007, 07:13 PM
Check the switches in the doorjams.
annabelle713
07-27-2007, 08:49 PM
It was in fact the dimmer switch. Silly me. ;)
RAM MAN
07-27-2007, 10:10 PM
easy fix
good deal
hey, don't be a stranger here !
gower3544
07-29-2007, 12:07 AM
post some pics of the van
stev
07-29-2007, 08:41 PM
Anna,
We love our Dodge Ram Van too! We have seven children in an upgrade interior 12-passenger version. It has the cloth seats and carpet vs. the cheaper vinyl seats and rubber floor. The windows are tinted and the van has rear HVAC as well.
YES, please post some pictures in this forum of the van. It's always good to see another one. The best place to post is at the very top of this fourm under the Dodge Ram Van. The top thread to post at is this one http://www.dodgetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32796
Enjoy the family! We are truely blessed.
B-300
07-30-2007, 06:37 PM
If I recall correctly you will need a certian number of posts before you can upload pictures... Not sure of the number.
The brake lines (steel tubes) are 3/16" inverted flare and you should be able to find these at many auto parts stores along with couplers if you need to replace a long one. The emergency brake cable might need adjusting so try that first... I haven't tried to purchase a new one so I don't know about availablity or if they are a "dealer item" only.
