Came out from store, turned on headlight switch pulled out my dodge truck to leave and noticed in glass window ahead of me i had no headlights. i pull the bright light handle toward me but it wouldn't stay on. i had to hold the bright light arm to keep it on so i have lights to drive until i got home. checked fuses and in the rubber boot near firewall where we fixed something before but wasn't that. thinking it is the switch or in the turn signal or steering column?? any suggestions.. someone stated the capacitor???

Go to your local parts store and the will show you what you need to restore the leans.

try to check your relays ,may need to replace them and check all your fuses

My personal suggestion would be to go for these repair catalogs. I know this website www.reliable-store com

that i used to buy them from, and they have pdf online it was very good manual. Go ahead, I bet.

Usually, one has to get the entire headlight assembly to replace the lens.
Is it cracked?
If it is just faded, try some anti-haze polish for headlights. This can save you some money compared to restoring the headlamp by replacing the assembly (which may be available from a salvage yard).

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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

CAUTION
Halogen bulbs contain gas which is under
pressure. Handling the bulbs incorrectly could cause it to shatter into flying
glass fragments. Do NOT leave the light switch ON. Always allow the bulb to cool
before removal. Handle the bulb only by the base; avoid touching the glass
itself. Whenever handling a halogen bulb, ALWAYS follow these precautions:

• Turn the headlight switch OFF and allow the bulb to cool before
  changing it. Leave the switch OFF until the change is complete.
  
• ALWAYS wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.
  
• Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.
  
• DO NOT drop or scratch the bulb.
  
• Keep dirt and moisture away from the bulb.
  
• Place the used bulb in the new bulb's package and dispose of it properly.
  

Cirrus, Stratus, Sebring Convertible and Breeze

1. Open the vehicle's hood and secure it in an upright position.
   
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
3. Remove the 2 screws securing the headlight module to the radiator closure
   panel.
   
4. Pull out the headlight module from the vehicle.
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. 1: Using a Torxhead screwdriver, remove the 2 headlight
   module retaining screws
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. 2: Pull the headlight module straight out of the front of
   the vehicle to remove the bulbs
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. 3: Disconnect the wiring harness for the headlight bulb
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. 4: Turn the light bulb retaining ring counterclockwise,
   and remove it from the back of the module
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. 5: Pull the light bulb out from behind the module. Never
   touch the glass of the light bulb
   
   
   
   
   
5. Detach the headlight electrical connector.
   
6. Remove the retaining ring holding the bulb to the back of the headlight
   module.
   
7. Pull the bulb from the back of the headlight module. Hold the bulb by its
   base only; try not to touch the glass itself.
   To install:
   
   
8. Holding the bulb by the base, place it in the headlight module, then secure
   with the retaining ring.
   
9. Attach the electrical connector to the bulb.
   
10. Install the headlight module into the vehicle and tighten the 2 retaining
    screws.
    
11. Connect the negative battery cable and check the headlight operation.
    

Sebring Coupe and Avenger

1. Open the vehicle's hood and secure it in an upright position.
   
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
3. Remove the sealing cover by rotating it counterclockwise.
   
4. Remove the bulb attaching spring and pull out the light bulb.
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. 6: Remove the headlight sealing cover(s)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. 7: Remove the attaching spring and pull out the bulb
   
   
   To install:
   
   
5. Install the bulb into the headlight module.
   
6. Install the bulb attaching spring.
   
7. Install the sealing cover.
   
8. Connect the negative battery cable and check the headlight operation.
   

First you have to turn the headlight switch all the way to the right. This will turn on your headlights. Then pull the switch outward towards you. Your driving lights should be on now. They only work with the headlights on.

Park the Dodge Caliber on a flat paved or concrete surface. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the side opposite the headlight you are replacing. In other words, if you are replacing the left headlight, turn the wheel all the way to the right. Apply the parking brake and release the hood latch.

Step 2 Place a wheel chock behind one of the rear tires.

Step 3 Open the hood. This is to allow some light to reach down into the engine compartment.

Step 4 Raise the front quarter panel of the side you need to replace the headlight on with the floor jack and place the jack stand under the front frame rail on that side.

Step 5 Remove the fender well plugs using the plastic plug puller tool. You do not have to remove the entire fender well cover, but the more plugs you remove, the more access it will give you to the headlight assembly.

Step 6 Unplug the headlight switch. Make sure you are unplugging the headlight which will be the inboard plug.

Step 7 Turn the headlight bezel a quarter turn counterclockwise and extract the bulb and bezel.

Step 8 Insert the new headlight into the bezel, being careful not to touch the glass bulb.

Step 9 Insert the bezel and headlight into the headlight assembly and turn a quarter turn clockwise to lock it into place.

Step 10 Plug the wire connector into the headlight. This would be a good time to get up and go test the light to make sure it's working.

Step 11

Pull your vehicle up to a wall, pprox, 10 to 15 feet. turn on the headlights and lift the hood. There will be some adjusting screws on the top of the headlamp assembly. Adjust the lights accordingle.

I believe it's very common for the headlight switch to go bad on these. also check to see if there is a headlamp relay that may also be bad. unless both bulbs have the normal lamp filament burnt out and only the highbeams are working.

1) open the hood.
2) Carefully remove the three screws holding the headlight assembly in place.
3) Carefully slide the headlight assembly out. At this point you can replace the headlight bulb, turn signal bulb, or the entire headlight assembly. To replace the headlight bulb turn the collar holding the bulb in counter clockwise. Pull the bulb out of the headlight assembly. Replace the bulb. Insert the bulb into the headlight assembly insert the collar and turn clockwise until it locks. (Do not touchglass with your fingers or it will cause the bulbs to catastrophically fail - clean with alcohol pad if you touch the glass)
4) Carefully insert the headlight assembly back into place.
5) Replace the three screws removed in step 2 being careful not to over tighten.

Is the focus of the headlight incorrect and should be adjusted?
Have you checked the reflective surfaces to ensure they are clean and the headlight glass is clean?
And finally - maybe the other bulb is of higher quality/light output. I notice a significant difference between different brands of bulbs sometimes.