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1997 Ram 2500 question on headlight switch

Old Jul 12, 2012 | 08:43 AM
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Hey guys on a 97 Ram 2500 is the headlight switch positive or negative? I am a volunteer firefighter and im putting in a wig-wag flasher on my headlamps and I need to know if I have a positive or negative switch for my headlights. Thank you guys
 
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 08:52 AM
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Headlamp switch supplies power to lamps. (as opposed to providing ground path.)
 
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So then its a positive switch correct
 
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I do believe so.
 
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ok I dont know if its because im tired of I cant read correct... Heres what the website says and this is ALL quoted:
"The Road Runner or Power Pulse will operate a two or four
headlight system on any vehicle with a 12 VDC negative ground
system.

*NOTE*
This Flasher will not work on any ground side switched
system. If you have any questions regarding what
type of system your vehicle has, contact SoundOff
Signal's Technical Support Department at 1-800-338-
7337."

Im lost lol
 
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 09:07 AM
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I don't think that will apply to our trucks. What they are referring to there, is a headlight switch that provides the ground path for the headlights. (lights are always powered, but, are only actually "on" when the switch gives them a ground.)

You should be golden.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 09:10 AM
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ok thank you... There should be a law on how they word stuff for people who are tired and cant read correctly lol but thank you once again
 
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