I have a 1998 dodge dakota 3.9 engion. All of my gages as well as the seat belt warning light kick on and off I can 't get an accurate reading on any thing. Do you have any idea?

This warning indicator is controlled by the BCM - body control module . You cant turn it off , you need to fix the faulty input switch that signals the BCM that the door is open .
Body Control Module
The various body control module (BCM) input and output circuits are described in the corresponding functional areas indicated on the BCM electrical schematics. The BCM functions include the following:
• Battery rundown protection--Inadvertent power--Refer to Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems.
• BTSI/automatic transmission shift lock control--Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
• Bulb check--Refer to Instrument Cluster Description and Operation in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
• Chimes--Refer to Audible Warnings Description and Operation in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Check gages
- Content theft deterrent
- Door ajar warning
- Headlamps ON
- Key-in-ignition
- Oil reset
- Park brake warning
- Seat belt not fastened
- Turn signal ON
- Vehicle theft deterrent
• Door lock interface--Refer to Power Door Locks Description and Operation in Doors.
• Exterior and interior lighting control--Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems.
- Automatic lighting control
- Backup lamps
- Daytime running lights (DRL)
- Fog lamps
- High/low beam head lamps
- Park brake lights
- Turn hazard lamps
• Gage control--Refer to Instrument Cluster Description and Operation in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
• Heated seats--Refer to Heated Seats Description and Operation in Seats.
• Horn interface--Refer to Horns System Description and Operation in Horns.
• Instrument cluster indicator control--Refer to Instrument Cluster Description and Operation in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
• Interior lighting--Refer to Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems.
• Key-in-ignition sensing--Refer to Audible Warnings Description and Operation in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
• Parking brake state sensing--Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brakes.
• Retained accessory power (RAP)--Refer to Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Description and Operation in Retained Accessory Power.
• Rear compartment interface--Refer to Power Door Locks Description and Operation in Doors.
• Rear defogger--Refer to Rear Window Defogger Description and Operation in Stationary Windows.
• Remote function control--Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry.
• RFA communication link--Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry.
• Seat belt use sensing--Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation in Seat Belts.
• Theft deterrent vehicle/content--Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent.
• Washer solvent level sensing--Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation in Wipers/Washer Systems.
• Wiper/washer--Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation in Wipers/Washer Systems.

As far as the sliding doors , pull the fuse's

Gages wont cause your truck to jerk back and forth. You have a mechanical problem.

Just a systems check. If it stays on after the truck starts, take it to the dealer or a repair shop.

You know, you could always read the owner\'s manual.

Try using a cheap mechanical oil gauge to make sure you do have oil pressure. If you do, something is preventing the senders from making ground to the engine. Are you using tape or sealer on sender threads? DON"T. the threads are the ground for the sender.

Check all your seat belt attachments! This seem to be a leading oroblem with all vehicles that has a few miles on them. All it takes is wasting coffie or soda's into one of those locking mechanisms and it thinks the seat belt is not locked. All these vehicles have seat sensors too! If you sat anything more than 3 to 5 lbs on the seat, it thinks someone is sitting on the seat and the chime will continually go off and drive you nuts. Hope this helps you with your problem Sir

have someone listen down next to the gas tank to see if its kicking on when you turn the key on.

Usually a sensor in the seat that recognizes a body in it. Check under the seat for any plug that may have disconnected. maybe someone kicked it with their foot.

There are 3 cables under the driver's seat.
1) 1 (single wire) goes to the illumination light of the transfer case position plastic lense panel (underside) 2) 1 (single wire) goes to the seat belt harness for the seat belt warning light 3) 1 (multi-wire) goes to air bag sensor located directly under the seat.
Your welcome :-)
Steve

The fuse number is

#16 - 5 Amp (Tan)

Gauges & Indicator Lights: Low Oil Light, Low Washer Light, Service Reminder Light, Transmission Oil Light, Brake Warning Light, Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light, Fuel Pacer Light, 4WD Indicator Light, Malfunction Indicator Light, Warning Buzzer, Overdrive Switch (1992-93); Transmission Oil Temperature Lamp, 4WD Lamp, Overdrive Module Seat Belt Warning Buzzer
(1994-95).

take wire harness apart underseat that connects to seatbelt on drivers side. then take a piece of aluminum foil and stuff it into male part so it makes contact with both prongs and plucg connection back together..problem solved!!!!!!