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I have a 97 Ram Van conversion and I just replaced the right headlight. I works on low beam, but not on high beam.... I went to check fuses in the glove box and I don't see any indication of what goes to what..... My Haynes book has zip, zero, nada on the fuses... Anyone out there have a fuse diagram?

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Go to the schematic for Front lighting,trace out and discover that except for 60 amp fuse under the hood feeding more than just headlamps,there is no fuse strictly for headlamps. Got a DVM (digital volt/ohm meter) ? Radio Shack is your next stop. Don't get the cheapest one. This is an ideal troubleshooting opportunity in that youv'e got an identiical circuit to make comparisons to.Good Luck
 
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Thanks for that info. Sounds like it could be a bad bulb or the connector is the problem.... Time to trace it out.

I still would like to find the fuse box diagram for general purposes.
 
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You're welcome. There are a couple of gentlemen at this forum who are really knowledgeable with these issues. They may be otherwise occupied just now because of the holidays. Factory manuals are pretty cheap at ebaymotors and well worth it when in addition to a meter you can save a lot of money.
 
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There is only one fuse for both headlights (high and low beams.) So if any of them are working, it's not a fuse issue. Does both high and low work on the left headlight?
 
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Yes the left headlight works on low and high beam. I don't feel it is a fuse issue at this point. We're going to start tracing wires and maybe swap bulbs to see if it is the bulb. A fuse diagram would be helpful for the future.



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There is only one fuse for both headlights (high and low beams.) So if any of them are working, it's not a fuse issue. Does both high and low work on the left headlight?
 
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Are you wanting a picture of the inside of the Power Distribution Box lid? If so I can take a pic and post it for you.

Or are you needing the list for the fuse box beside the glove box?

Or are you needing the wiring diagram for the headlamps?

I will try to post the one you need tomorrow evening.
 
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Default That's what I'm talking about!!

MAR,
Thank you, I need the list of fuses in the fuse box in the glove box.

And on a side note, the right headlight high beam works. It just started working before I started troulbeshooting... Go figure. Most likely a connector issue. I will keep an eye on it.....

Thanks All!!


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Or are you needing the list for the fuse box beside the glove box?
 
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Here is the list of glove box fuses.
1) Airbag, Red 10 amp.
2) Speaker Choke Relay, Yellow 20 amp.
3) Radio-Licence Lights-Parking Lights, Yellow 30 amp.
4) Horn, Yellow 30 amp.
5) ABS, Red 10 amp.
6) Backup Lights-Rear Window Heater Switch-Automatic Transmission Switch, Red 10 amp.
7) AC and Heater Blower Motor-Auxiliary Heater & AC Relay, Natural 25 amp.
8) Power Windows, Natural 25 amp.
9) Cigar Lighter, Yellow 20 amp.
10) Windshield Wiper & Washer Pump, Yellow 20 amp.
11) Radio, Red 10 amp.
12) RWAL Module-Van Conversion Relay-Turn Signal Flasher, Yellow 20 amp.
13) OPEN, not used.
14) Auxiliary Blower Motor-Chime/Buzzer, Yellow 20 amp.
15) Stop Lights-RWAL Module, Yellow 20 amp.
16) Power Seat-Door Locks, Circuit Breaker 25 amp.
17) Insturment Cluster-Overdrive Switch-Seat Belt Buzzer, Gauges, Warning Lights, Red 10 amp.
18) Insturment Cluster-Airbag Module, Red 10 amp.
19) Fuel Pump Relay-Engine Controller-DRL Module-Automatic Shutdown Relay-AC Relay, Red 10 amp.
20) Insturment Cluster-Radio & Interior Switches Illumination, Violet 3 amp.

This information is from the 1997 Dodge Ram Van & Wagon Owner's Manual, page 166.
 
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MAR,
Thanks for the fuse list. It is going to come in real handy today, as I couldn't pass inspection. The guy said the OBDII port wouldn't work and he couldn't test. He said a fuse is to blame.
As far as I know, everything works, so I don't know what is up. Time to test all the fuses...

Any ideas?
 

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