Headlights malfunctioning...

[mattd860]

The low beam headlights on my 99 durango will not turn on. I have checked the fuses and the bulbs and they are all good. The high beams will turn on but only when I pull back on the switch. They will NOT stay on like they do during normal operation. Also, the parking and fog lights still work normally.

Tomorrow I am going to take a meter to see if the low beams are getting power when the switch is on but can somebody offer any suggestions as to what the problem can be? Is there a relay somewhere associated with the headlights? The manual and fuse box covers do not label any relays as associated with the headlights. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[huntfish8989]

I have this same problem with a 2000 durango? What was the problem ?
Thanks Richard

[mattd860]

Originally Posted by huntfish8989

I have this same problem with a 2000 durango? What was the problem ?
Thanks Richard

The problem was the blinker/high beam/windsheild wiper switch. In easily unscrews and I replaced it with a $35 Autozone one.

There are two tamper resistent torx screws holding the switch in place. All this means is that there is a tiny bit of metal in the middle of the torx head which prohibits a regular torx bit from entering the screw head. Just get a nail punch or somethings similar and bang the tab side to side and it will pop off. You will see what I mean and easily understand once you take the steering column sheild off and examine the switch. Good luck.

[huntfish8989]

Originally Posted by mattd860

The problem was the blinker/high beam/windsheild wiper switch. In easily unscrews and I replaced it with a $35 Autozone one.

There are two tamper resistent torx screws holding the switch in place. All this means is that there is a tiny bit of metal in the middle of the torx head which prohibits a regular torx bit from entering the screw head. Just get a nail punch or somethings similar and bang the tab side to side and it will pop off. You will see what I mean and easily understand once you take the steering column sheild off and examine the switch. Good luck.

Thanks for the information,I will try a switch tomorrow and let you know what happens. Thanks again Richard

[huntfish8989]

Originally Posted by huntfish8989

Thanks for the information,I will try a switch tomorrow and let you know what happens. Thanks again Richard

Today 8-25-06 I tried the new headlight dimmer switch and it works!!! Thanks for the information, If I had to go to the dealer who knows what would happen to my pocket$$$$$$$$$. Thanks Richard