Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

Table 1 shows two common exterior lighting related problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the headlight switch (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light (one problem).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Dodge Ram 1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Headlight Switch problems
11
Brake Light problems
1

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

The Headlight Switch problem

Takata recall the wiring for headlight switch burnt up and switch melted I saw a lot of the same problems on the internet but no recall on the 1500 just the 3500 for the same problem   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

Dissimlar metal contacts re. Tailight sockets and type 3157 bulbs. Brake/turn/emergency flasher signal lights fail to light intermittently (both sides). (dashboard flasher lights indicate normal operation.   Read details...


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