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1996 dodge Ram 1500 4x4 headlights dont work.All other lights work. Headlight lamps are all good. Could it be the switch or the multifunction switch? High beam works when I pull on the directional le

My tuck head light don't work. All other light work. Headlamps bulbs are all good,Could it be the switch or the multifunction switch.

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The headlight switch gets power for the headlights from a 50amp fuse.
The fuse powers the headlight switch then the dimmer switch breaks for high and low beams. So if the high beams work, the problem may be with the dimmer switch.
The dimmer switch is made into the turn signal switch on the column. You would need to check the low and high beam circuits at the switch for power.

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Anonymous

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Posted on Dec 20, 2008

SOURCE: all interior and exterior lights work except headlights...

BAD HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH,REPLACE IT BEFORE IT MELTS YOUR DASH,THEY GET VERY HOT WHEN THEY FAIL

Anonymous

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Posted on Feb 07, 2009

SOURCE: 95 pathfinder only 1 headlight comes on both bulbs good

im a mechanic who owns a1995 pathfinder, had the same problem.your trouble is in your daytime running light module. try giving it a tap, bet they will come back on

Robert Debison

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Posted on May 22, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 dodge ram deisel change fcm no change.still

sounds like fuseblock underhood is faulty..front control module is on fuseblock

Robert Debison

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Posted on May 31, 2009

SOURCE: 02 dodge caravan headlights

SOUNDS LIKE INTEGRATED POWER MODULE(UNDERHOOD FUSEBLOCK)IS DEFECTIVE..ALSO CHECK FOR CORRODED TERMINALS IN CONNECTORS ON FUSEBLOCK..HAVE SEEN THIS BEFORE AND NEW FUSEBLOCK WAS NEEDED AND REPAIRED PROBLEM

Anonymous

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Posted on Jun 05, 2009

SOURCE: chevy cavalier 1996 headlight not working,day

Did you replace the relay for the day time running lights which for some dumb reason is mounted under the front bumper? Climb under and look straight up and you should see it...mine was mounted in about the center (on the frame in front of the radiator. Sounds similar to an issue I had and it cleared up once I replaced the part...had to get from dealer still.

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