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Old 07-26-2018, 04:27 AM
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Hello just bought a 96 dakota and the head lights worked last night but when I drove it the next night the lights didnt work neither low or high beams. I have checked the fuses under the dash and under the hood. All other lights work and I know it's on a different circuit. Just need to figure out what my options are to fix it. Thanks for the help.
 
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0: Download the factory service manual from the link in the stickied FAQ. It'll have diagrams and instructions on how to troubleshoot it.

1: Check the connector at the headlight switch, and check the switch also.

2: If the headlight switch is working properly, check the wiring into the dimmer switch.

3: Replace the headlight switch and its connector.

4: To help keep this from reoccuring, add a relay harness to the front to keep the current through the headlight switch as low as possible.

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