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Originally Posted by jeepgirl1980
ok, so let me start by saying that i am NOT a mechanic by any stretch of the imagination, but i'd really like to try to fix this problem by myself if it's just a simple fuse problem. my 1998 jeep wrangler is having problems with the lights going out intermittently as i'm driving. it started with my dash going out and back on every so often, and now it has turned into my lights going out somtimes. sometimes it happens when i put my blinker on- then my headlights will go out, but the lights in my dash are still working. if i put my brights on they will usually stay on though. i've taken my glove box out and located the fuse box. ok...so what exactly am i looking for? do i pull them out and look at them? how do i know if they're shot or not? what do i look at if it's not a fuse? (please speak english!)
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This is not a fuse problem. With the experience I have with Chrysler products and going by your information given, I would say that your dash lights and headlight problems are not related.
The headlights working on bright only after they go out more than likely is a headlight switch. Ive had them go out before.
The dash light issue sounds like the instrument cluster (gauge cluster unit). Does your gauges act erratic when this happens? When they go out, simply "smack" on the dash directly over the cluster to check for a lose connection.
Sometimes they lose connection on the back plug.
THESE ARE VERY EXPENSIVE ITEMS SO YOU REALLY SHOULD GET SOMEONE EXPERIENCED TO CHECK THEM OUT!!!!!!I prefer a Dodge Dealer
, but you make the choice.