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Paul
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2002
18:30:27
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 Subject: Wierd headlight problem
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Every once in awhile I'll turn on my headlights, and only the parking lights will come on. I can diddle with the headlight switch, back and forth, over and over, and the headlights just don't come on. But then if I diddle with the high/low beam switch with the headlight switch on, all of a sudden the headlights come on and then work properly. Anyone have an idea of what's up with that?
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CW
GenIII
10/15/2002
21:12:30
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You need a new multi-function switch.
4.7 HO, CW style
2001 4.7 5sp 3.92 LSD
Ported 68mm TB, IAT adjuster, 3" flowmaster cat back, TPS @ .76V, 4" Z-tube, Roadmaster active suspention, Removed Third cat, Electric fan Convertion, HO cams, Robert shaw 180 therm, HO intake manifold.
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Ken Encinas
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2002
23:51:41
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Yeah how much does this cost and where is it located on the truck. Mine started this not to long ago.
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CW
GenIII
10/16/2002
08:55:22
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The multi funtion switch is the high low beam / wiper switch.
4.7 HO, CW style
2001 4.7 5sp 3.92 LSD
Ported 68mm TB, IAT adjuster, 3" flowmaster cat back, TPS @ .76V, 4" Z-tube, Roadmaster active suspention, Removed Third cat, Electric fan Convertion, HO cams, Robert shaw 180 therm, HO intake manifold.
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cozwaldo
Dodge Dakota
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10/16/2002
16:02:39
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Paul and Ken:
Before buying the new switch I would recommend spraying some electrical contact cleaner in the switch's base area where the mulit function switch arm enters the steering column. I tried this about 6 months ago when I had the same problems that you describe and it has been "golden" since. Thought you might want to try a cheap fix before buying the new switch. I just sprayed the cleaner in the area, messed around with the brights and dims back and forth until it swithced to highs and lows every time. It only took five minutes and is super easy. Just the remaining 2 cents I have!
COZ
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ken encinas
Dodge Dakota
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10/16/2002
19:10:40
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Thanks man.
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william55
Dodge Dakota
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10/16/2002
21:46:49
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I have a 2002 dakota. how do you get the headlights out? i can't find the screw it says you need to remove to get it out
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Kris
Dodge Dakota
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12/03/2004
09:41:19
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Thanks for the tip cozwaldo. Same problem happening on my 94 Dakota. I was just about to replace the headlight switch as soon as it warmed up outside a little but decided to do a little internet searching first. I'll definately try the contact cleaner first.
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uh
Dodge Dakota
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12/03/2004
21:19:01
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have a 2002 dakota. how do you get the headlights out? i can't find the screw it says you need to remove to get it out
the book you are looking at is wrong. to remove the headlight bulbs simply reach in behind the bulb and twist the retainer and slip it out of the way, then pull off the wires, then twist the bulb socket 45 degrees and remove.
now if you need to remove the headlight assembly, the screw that holds it in place uses a torx socket and is located deep in one of the seams in the assembly. BTW why do you need to remove it?
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Keith
Dodge Dakota
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12/06/2004
22:33:31
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My 99cc does the same thing. Thanks for the info
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Kris
Dodge Dakota
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1/05/2005
20:36:33
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More than a month since I sprayed the contact cleaner in the switch's base area and the headlights have come on every time. Thanks again for the tip, this site rocks!!
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