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2000/ Lights go out with High Beams

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Old 01-25-2009, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Mean Green
The fogs do turn off with the high beams and there should be no reason for the high beam indicator dimming when the switch is pulled out for the fog lights. It should be the normal brightness no matter what.

The way I read your post before was that when you switch on the high beams all lights except for your parkijng lights go out. Is that correct?

I would have to look at a wiring diagram to see what is going on with your lights if that is the case...

Correct, no highbeams. and normally if I just ran the fogs and regular low beams , the highbeam indicator would not show at all.

will check bulbs today. thanks
 
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Sounds good. When I get home tonight or more likely tomorrow (I work 14 hour shifts on the weekends so I'm tired when I get home) I will take a look at the wiring diagram I have to see what the circuit for the high beams and low beams goes through and I'll let you know what I see.
 
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I would like to rework the wiring so the low beams remain on when using high beams!
 
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I would imagine the bulb would get too hot doing that but it would be nice if the heat wasn't an issue.

I'm starting to think it may be either the multifunction switch or a relay.
 
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I would say to swich out the relays.

Also a gounding on the fog lights somewhere would do this.
 
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Originally Posted by Mean Green
I would imagine the bulb would get too hot doing that but it would be nice if the heat wasn't an issue.

I'm starting to think it may be either the multifunction switch or a relay.
This appeers to be a simple jump of the multi-function by way the relay plug. Now I run my fogs everywhere and have never had a problem with overheating of the lens.

I'm still looking into the years on the schematics because they are different. Looks like the 1998 is different then the 1999-2000 models.
 
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It's not a picture of mine, I just found it for quick reference. I wanna say, because of his mods, it may be for his Viper fan.
What year/model is this picture??????
 
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Originally Posted by hydrashocker
What year/model is this picture??????



I want to say an '03/'04 Dakota.
 
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Yea, the more I looked into it there were many different variations on the lighting schematics which would indicate that this would only really work on this vehical or at least one of the same year and model.

I would love to find this my truck tho.......

EVERYONE.......Be careful when trying this application as it may cause the multifunction switch or CTM to short out! Each person should check their schematics before trying this!
 
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Originally Posted by hydrashocker
This appeers to be a simple jump of the multi-function by way the relay plug. Now I run my fogs everywhere and have never had a problem with overheating of the lens.

I'm still looking into the years on the schematics because they are different. Looks like the 1998 is different then the 1999-2000 models.
Ken was referring to to high beam and low beam filaments being powered at the same time. Not the fogs. By all means check the wiring schematics and make sure that the fogs are fuse/circuit breaker protected elsewhere in the circuit before using a jumper wire. No need to start a fire if something happens.
 


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