2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Park, marker lights quit

[Lnwing]

I just got home from a fast trip to Boston and realized that my parking and marker lights were not working. Headlights, dash and signals still work. Fuses are all good, so I pulled the switch. One of the terminals has some melted plastic from the connector block, so I'm thinking that the switch is the problem.

Is this common? Does replacing the switch normally take care of it, or should the connector block be replaced also?



Lynn

 

[bmoeller]

There was a recall on it.



http://dodgeram.info/tsb/recalls/819.htm



Mine came with a new connector w/pigtails to splice the new one in.

 

[Lnwing]

Thanks for the info, bmoeller. I'll head for the dealer in the morning.



Lynn

 

[Jack in Alaska]

lights quit.

Mine did something similar... ... ... the signals and brake lights only worked, everything else was Kapoot.

New switch and harness did the trick.

 

[Lnwing]

I got a switch and new connector with wires attached, soldered them in, and have lights again! However, the recall for this only covers the 3500 series trucks, so I paid the $82, even though the problem clearly exists on 2500's also.

Oh well, glad it's done. Thanks for the help!

 

[bmoeller]

Glad to hear you got it fixed. So far I have been lucky. I did have to replace mine, but it was worn out, not cooked.