2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Help sometimes my headlights go out....

[hammersley]

Ok - not all the time but say every 5th time when I switch to high beams and then switch back to low - NO HEADLIGHTS. I have to switch back and forth to get them working. Is this the switch in the steering assembly? If so, is it hard to change and what may I expect for $$$$.

 

[DEZLPWR]

I have the same problem & was wondering the same thing...

 

[Thomas]

P/N 5269377 SWITCH, Multifunction List price $63.

 

[LandShark]

I took the load off the headlight switch by using a headlight wire harness kit from Suvlights.com . The kit uses two relays, taking power direct from the battery and bypassing the switch (except for power to activate the relays). Kit takes a few minutes to install.



Also switched to Sylvania SilverStar bulbs at the same time. I'm pleased with the increase in light.

 

[hammersley]

Landshark

Which kit did you buy - was it hard to install?

 

[LandShark]

hammersley: Go to the suvlights.com site and look under Headlight wire harness. I bought the dual relay single battery kit for the 9004 headlamps. They also have a kit for dual batterys, but I didn't think it necessary for running stock wattage bulbs.



Takes about 5 minutes to install. maybe a little more if you've never changed the headlight bulb or have big hands.

 

[DEZLPWR]

Originally posted by Thomas

P/N 5269377 SWITCH, Multifunction List price $63.

Are you sure that is the right part number? The Dave Smith Motors parts website says there is no such part by that number... I have never had problems finding parts on the in the past.

 

[Thomas]

"Are you sure that is the right part number?"



No.



However, my model year 2000 Dodge Ram Quad Cab parts catalog shows the part number I posted.



The Koller Dodge Parts Department shows the number and list price I posted (Leave the account code blank and enter the part number).



Let me know if you think it's the right number.

 

[hammersley]

If you purchase the headlight wiring kit

don't you still have to replace the switch on the turn signal arm - or does this bypass it?