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Old Oct 18, 2019 | 10:53 AM
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My hi beams only work if I hold the turn signal lever back, when I let go they go back to lo beam. I have tried two different multi function switches and that is not what's wrong with it. What do I look for? Thanks
 
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Old Oct 18, 2019 | 01:57 PM
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My hi beams only work if I hold the turn signal lever back, when I let go they go back to lo beam. I have tried two different multi function switches and that is not what's wrong with it. What do I look for? Thanks

Was one of the ones you tried a new one? If not, you probably have two bad ones.
 
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Originally Posted by ol' grouch
Was one of the ones you tried a new one? If not, you probably have two bad ones.
Both new, one from parts store the other from Dodge
 
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Old Oct 18, 2019 | 07:48 PM
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I don't have a 98 manual, but i believe those are direct wired instead of through a module.

Odd that flash-to-pass is working but not the high beams. I'd check the relays first.
 
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I'll check them. Thanks
 
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Old Oct 19, 2019 | 03:00 PM
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They are direct wired. The headlamps should always be hot with the ground side switched.
 
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