Four problems related to headlight switch have been reported for the 1997 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving, the headlight switch shorted out which caused all the lighting on the dash board to go out. The headlight switch also melted all the wiring and upon turning the vehicle off the headlights automatically came on by themselves. The switch was on recall, but not on this model.
The push/pull headlight switch sparked when pulled on and the lowbeam headlights did not function.
On/off switch for headlights is located in cab of vehicle. There is a box in dashboard that switch feeds into, it has been replaced several times, which regulates operation of headlights. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
While driving at 65 mph consumer smelled something burning. Then, headlights went out. There was recall 99v024000 concerning headlights; however, this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.
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