* Powertrain Control Module (PCM): This is the primary control module and handles ignition timing, fuel injection timing, and various other engine-related timing functions.
* Body Control Module (BCM): This module manages timing for things like lighting (headlights, taillights, interior lights), door locks, and other body electrical systems. It might have internal timers for functions like courtesy light delays.
Therefore, to troubleshoot a specific timing issue in your 2001 Dodge Dakota, you need to identify what isn't working correctly. Then, you'd focus on the module responsible for that function (PCM, BCM, etc.) rather than searching for a non-existent "central timer module."