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98 3500 No Running Lights!!

Old 12-18-2011, 01:48 PM
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98 3500 No Running Lights!!

Out of town and I lost my running lights. It started yesterday when I turned my lights on and only the headlights came on. Then, after around 2 minutes of idling, the running lights all came on. Assumed it was an isolated incident. Now (with nighttime rapidly approaching) I turned the headlights on and have ONLY headlights. No running lights, marker lights, etc. Brake lights and turn signals are fine. I can't find a fuse or relay for running lights.

Truck is a 1998 12V Ex. Cab Dually NV4500 4x4

Please help, as I need to drive at night. Thanks in advance.
Old 12-18-2011, 05:53 PM
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Headlight switch Prolly the culprit. Wiggle the **** around c it they turn on.
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Even if your truck isn't eligible for this recall get the parts and do it yourself> http://dodgeram.info/tsb/recalls/819.htm

Don't have to buy the parts from the dealer at inflated prices, several online auto parts including www.rockauto.com sell what you need.
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If it isnt the switch, check the grounds. I had the same thing happen to mine and it was the ground contacts for the back half of the truck.

Good luck.
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Switch was fried. Thanks a ton.

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