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Old 03-08-2011, 10:49 AM
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Headlight switch swap?

I have a 98 that has the old style pull **** for the headlights. Does anyone know if the 99+ and the 98 have the same plugs?

I'd like to pick this up and swap it for what I have in my truck: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge...#ht_501wt_1079
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The 2nd gen 2nd interior dash differs and I have read it won't fit the openning.
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I have the 99-02 interior, which is what that switch comes out of. Only the 98 has the pull switch, the rest have the turn. But the dash is the same.
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I'd like to do the same.

Just to clarify; the '98 does have the same dash as the 99-01 but just has the older push-pull switch.
Also, if you get a rotary switch from a rig that had the driving lights you'll also have the additional switch control for the driving lights.

Just curious if this is a direct swap?
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The 94-98 dash differed from the 98.5-02 Quad cab era dash.

I have never seen a 98.5 up dash with a pull switch for headlights, and I have been in a lot of 94 and up Dodges.

However, this may have occured in the '98 12 valve Quad cab trucks in the change over period. I have never heard it discussed here, though.
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Mine is a 98 12v quad.
Definitely has the newer dash with the push-pull switch.
Other differences are the that the driving light switch is to the right of the radio where I think there is a cubby hole in the 99-01's.

Before I bought my 98 I had an 01 gasser.
Not the end of the world but like the rotary switch better.
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Just found this thread while looking for an answer to the same question. I actually have a 98.5 24v with the old push pull switch in it also! Guess Dodge was still using up old parts lol. Find out if it's a direct replacement with the rotory switch?? Be nice to have oem fog light switch
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