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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 11:53 AM
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I have a 2002 Dakota. when the truck is off(not running) a have headlights but when the truck is running I have no headlights. Can anyone help with this issue?
 

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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 12:23 PM
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What have you checked so far? Did this just start? Done any electrical work to it lately? Did you just acquire the truck? The more info you can provide, the easier it is to answer your questions instead of responding with more questions....
 

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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 12:37 PM
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We bought the truck new in 2002, only 24,000 miles. No electrical work done. Was OK in May when inspected nether used headlights until the time change. Wife only drives it during the day. Also, the headlights will come on when the truck is running when I pull the wiper fuse but then no wipers.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 12:40 PM
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I check the CTM, headlight switch, ignition switch, dimmer switch.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2021 | 11:47 PM
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I have a 2002 Dakota 3.9L. The Headlights don't work - high beams and low beams on both sides don't work.
I had posted this issue, but did not get suggestions which could help me. Please share your experience with this particular issue and please make recommendations/suggestions that would help me resolve the problem. Thank you!
 
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Old Sep 4, 2021 | 10:40 AM
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Headlamp switch sends power to the multifunction switch, that switch tells the Central Timer module whether it wants high beams, or low beams, and the CTM sends power to the headlamps.... Find out where you are losing power.
 
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