After calling about a dozen dodge dealerships...I finally contacted one that would give me a part number ! All the dealerships I called said YES they could get me the switch...but costs were all close to $600 or higher! WOW ! The one dealership gave me a price of $680...and said I wouldnt be happy with the price...but the gentleman DID give me a part number ( all the other dealerships refused to supply a part number.) I was able to do a search on line AGAIN- this time using the part number....and most dealerships said part not available at this time.
So...at least I have a part number for a genuine MOPAR switch....
You know, you might be able to find one at a junk yard - I'm sure there's a few wrecked RAMs that have perfectly fine ignition switches/housings. You'll have to call around, but the part number will definitely help. Also, you should be able to use any switch from the same generation of RAMs (3rd Gen in your case) - but, you might also be able to use one from either an earlier (2nd) or later (4th Gen). Most hardware doesn't really change a lot within the same generation, and even in between different generations, most of the changes are computer/engine/drive train, and styling changes, but simple electrical switches are often the same for four or five years if not longer.