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Starsky
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12/01/2006
23:54:06

Subject: HEADLIGHT SWITCH!
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So let me start off by saying it's a 94 regular cab 4X4 v8 dakota. Here's my problem, ever since I bought the truck three years ago I go through one headlight switch a year. The lights stop working and I replace the switch, and then some months later the same stuff happens. What's the problem here?
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Josh
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12/02/2006
00:58:26

RE: HEADLIGHT SWITCH!
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My guess is that your headlamps are drawing more current than the switch can handle.
Are the headlamps stock, or have you put in higher wattage units?



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12/02/2006
01:05:42

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See http://www.dodgedakota.net/boards/v8/10307.html



Starsky
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12/02/2006
17:42:07

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Well, the units themselves are stock, but all of the wiring from the headlights to the firewall looks newer. But the wiring looks very professional. Is there any way I can change from the stock switch to just a on/off flip switch?



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12/02/2006
21:05:56

RE: HEADLIGHT SWITCH!
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Consider having your headlight switch just activate a relay that then applies power to the bulbs.
Read this and you'll see. Excellent article that includes wiring diagrams.
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/relays/relays.html



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12/03/2006
08:37:03

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Isn't that what the stock switch does ? Maybe whover rewired it eliminated the relay ? Sounds like it might not be so professional after all...

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Starsky
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12/03/2006
11:44:14

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So, sounds like I should just carry around a extra headlight switch in the truck then...



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12/03/2006
15:58:06

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No, you should see that it is wired correctly with a relay.

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Starsky
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12/03/2006
23:29:16

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Do you know where this relay would be located? It's not one of the relays in the knee panel on the drivers side is it?



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12/04/2006
08:34:26

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Loose wire or bad connection on switch will also cause switch to burn up.Check connectors for burned or discolored places. If discolored, replace connectors when you replace switch.



Starsky
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12/04/2006
16:50:31

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Yeah as a matter of fact the green wire is real burnt. The guy that owned the truck before me had fog lights sliced into the connector. Where would I get a connector?



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