2002 dodge ram 1500: ignition switch positions

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spuz

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My odometer and gear selection light up in first position. wipers etc dont work.
left key in this first position for couple days and battery dead. I also left the hood lamp on for a few hours. battery ok after driving and boost. is the hood lamp high amp? i know a dome light left on 8 hrs will kill battery. i was out in woods so it is a major betrayal of battery.
 

SilverStreak88

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What are you asking, if the battery will die with hood lamp on or key in ON position? Your hood lamp uses very little power, but if you leave the key key in the ON position then you can expect your battery to be dead as everything is on. Running your battery completely dead is not advised as it shortens the life of the battery.
 
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