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Old 01-04-2008 | 06:38 PM
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I was just in the truck, and i put the headlights on, one was out so i tapped it and it came back on..after going to the bank i start the truck back up to come home, put the lights on and they come on for a split second then shut off, both are dead..anybody know what i should check first, relay, bulbs, wiring? i hate elctrical problems, i dont understand electrical very much but good thing for the fog lights i installed otherwise i wouldnt have been able to see..thanks for your help guys.
 
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Old 01-04-2008 | 08:37 PM
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What about the high beams? Did you try them?
 
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Old 01-04-2008 | 08:39 PM
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Check fueses and check the wires at the bulbs maybe you have a short or a bad ground. In the FAQ there is a wireing diagram to help you.
 
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Old 01-04-2008 | 08:42 PM
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high beams work
 
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Old 01-04-2008 | 11:38 PM
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take out the switch and check the wires, there cause this happend to me, there could be a lose conection in there or wires were fried.
 
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Old 01-05-2008 | 01:07 AM
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Thanks everybody, ill take a look when i can and get back to you guys
 
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Old 01-05-2008 | 05:54 PM
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yea the wire block melts on those. I had to do mine. You can get a kit from Dodge for the 3500ram recall. I think the package with the Switch and the connector is aroun $100. But you can buy the same stuff from autozone for cheaper. Around 60bux. I can't remember the part numbers right now. If you need them PM me and I will get them next time i work there (tomorrow)
 
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Old 01-06-2008 | 01:22 PM
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Yea, the headlight switches can go bad.
OEM part number is either 4565320 or 56007334.
But I'd see if that is actually the problem before replacing it, money can be spent better if that's not the problem.
 
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Old 01-07-2008 | 04:46 PM
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Wires all look good, i took the ground off and sanded it to make sure it was good...hen i check the fuse box, is it the black box behind the battery or under the dash?

Thanks guys
 
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Old 01-07-2008 | 05:37 PM
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there is one under the hood and under tha dash. the under the dash ones are more like mega fuses
 



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