Headlights don't turn on

Asked by daleyoder Aug 02, 2020 at 02:21 PM about the 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 ST Club Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The headlights on my 97 dodge ram 250 truck will
not turn on. No burnt fuses and bulbs ok. Will turn
on if i use high beams, but i have to hold the lever.
any suggestions?

3 Answers
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Robert answered 3 years ago

Is your headlight switch to turn them on, a separate toggle? Dodge is known for faulty and cheap headlights switches. Check that out.

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Robert answered 3 years ago

I agree Dodge is really cheaply made I wish I would have done my research before getting mine honestly Dodge has given me really good luck with the motors but everything else is trash about them Chevrolet is kind of the same way did you figure out your issue yet?

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