Headlight Switch Problems of Dodge RAM

- the contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram pickup. While driving at 55 mph the lights turned off. The contact was forced to stop the vehicle while it cooled off, and after approximately 15 minutes, the vehicles lights illuminated. Also, the failure caused the wiring harness to melt. The contact stated that this failure occurred too frequently . It began to occur 1 year after purchasing the vehicle, and he replaced the headlight switches over 12 times. Daimler/Chrysler stated that the vehicle had too many miles on it and that it was not related to recall #99v024000 due to the VIN. The contact was aware of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 9,900 and the current mileage was 177,000.

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: the contact stated while driving at night, the headlights failed intermittently without warning. The vehicle was driven to the dealer on four occasions and the ignition switch was replaced each time. However, the problem recurred. There was a NHTSA recall, # 99v024000, regarding the headlight switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

While driving the headlight switch assembly has caught on fire without warning.

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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.

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While driving at night, the headlights went out. Dealer determined the headlight switch burned out.

Headlights failed at night. Cycled switch several times before lights came back on. Repaired at dealer on 06/08/01. Dealer found some burnt wires from headlight switch, thru plastic multipin connector, to firewall. 1st report to Dodge via internet on 06/05/01, ref # 8723405; ticket # 369336. Dodge response on 06/06/01, take it to the dealer for evaluation. On 06/08/01 dealer had to replace headlight switch and some of the wiring harness because of burnt wires, going thru connector to the dash. On 06/11/01, re-notified Dodge via internet of this potential safety/fire issue since no fuse "opened" to prevent the burnt wires under the dash. And the fact that dealer personnel (mechanic) said they've seen this before but have had no problems with replacement switches. No response from Dodge. Called 1-800 number 06/26/01 and was told there was only one message in file, customer service rep (derek) would not acknowledge 2nd msg inspite of fact I have automated response confirmation of receipt on 6/11/01. Derek? said if its part of a recall, I am contacting the wrong department and if its not part of recall, "its a five year old truck, its customer responsibility". There is a recall (#819) on Dodge Ram 3500 for exactly the failure I experienced (eg overheat headlamp switch can cause fire and or cause sudden loss of headlights. . . ). Cust omer service rep (derek) refused to discuss further. . . Its a customer responsibility. . Help.

Fuse to dash lights/tail lights blew when headlight switch failed.

Headlight switch failed 4 times without warning. Consumer was not able to use the headlights while driving at night.

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The push/pull headlight switch sparked when pulled on and the lowbeam headlights did not function.

Headlight switch/ dashboard gets extremely hot when headlights are on. Dealer/manufacturer contacted and are aware of the problem. Relacement has been made and problem still exists. Provide further information.

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.

Headlight switch and connector failed causing overheating.

When switching from high beam to low beam headlights go out completely. After wiggling switch lights come back on. Problem has been mentioned to the dealership. Headlight switch was replaced 6 months ago under recall. The problem reoccured recently. The customer thinks the dimmer switch failure is the cause not off-on switch.

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.

The headlight switch gets very hot. You can smell that something is overheating and when the area between the headlight switch and the instrument panel illumination adjustment wheel is touched it is extremely hot, to the point that you can not hold your finger there very long.

While driving headlights went out. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further details.