did'nt know about canada's head lite law thanks for the info

 

Update on the prob....wasn't the headlight bulb, and wasnt the headlight switch. Turned out it was indeed the multifunction switch. Interesting thing is, is that on the main wiring harness where the switch connects into, there was evidence of it being what looked like melting or burning on the harness itself. The guys at dealership said this was a common prob with the Durangos and Dakotas for this year, and they fixed harness without replacing the whole harness itself. Anyone else had this happen? and if so was there any probs afterward with it?. I'm a little concerned that with the melting on the harness it might happen again. Heck of a place to get into and put out a fire if need be!

 

Hi,

Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the Daytime Running Lights module?

I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500, just imported it into Canada, I have ordered a Hamsar DRL module but I have no idea which one is for sure the ignition wire. I mean... I know that it should be a dark blue wire, but I'm not sure if the one I think it is is really the ignition wire. This one (I've removed the trim panel under the steering wheel) looks thicker than the other wires. Can anyone tell me if I've identified the right wire? [&:]

thanks

 

Yes, same exact thing happend to my 96. I could smell something burning a week or 2 before I knew what the problem was. The switch stopped working one night and I had to drive for an hour with fog lights only.

 

I have the same problem w/98 Durango lights mentioned in this topic, but the multi-switch did not fix the issue...

Please offer any more information on possible resolution.

Thanks in advance!

 

I've got the same "non-working headlights" problem. Switching the high beams on and then off worked for a while but then the low beams wouldn't cooperate any more. I replaced the headlight switch in the dash and the problem didn't go away. The multi-function switch that some of you have replaced - is this the switch assembly that has the turn signal and high/low beam switch on the steering column that you're talking about? Should I try replacing this next??

 

Anyone??

 

I see no one mentioned about a relay that may be at fault? I am sure the switch itself cannot be the primary power switching for the headlights as those headlights draw alot of amperage. Check for a power relay control under the hood or possibly near the fuseblock. If you changed the switch and got no results, I would bet my money on a possible bad power switching relay. Once you found it, maybe a good tapping on the relay may get it unstuck?

 

Im am also in canada and i have a 98 i first noticed my low beams didnt work jus the day time and the hi beams when i pulled the harness plug out of the swith the main red supply wire was melted i since bought a new harness and switch bothe damaged form the melt have yet to change it yet but the daytime runners have a flicker they almost seem to have a bad ground if u tap the truck the flicker lol it fustrating i am hoping when i change the switch it may fix that but i dont think it will any suggestions