Headlight Problem 1991 Dodge Caravan, Relay?

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1991 Dodge Caravan, When I turn on the headlight switch, the running lights come on but not the headlights, until I pull the turn indicator up, and the high beams come on, but only if you hold it, and the lows never come on. I described the problem to the auto parts store tech and

he recommended that I get a headlight relay, looks like a 1 1/2-2 inch aluminum cylinder with three prongs sticking out, and I don't even know

where it goes. I'm used to working on my '64 Ford truck, much simpler. Any ideas?-Jitney

maxpower · Accepted Answer

If you are going to take a shot at replacing a part. Replace themultifunction switch because more then likely that is the cause of yourproblem..Glenn BeasleyChrysler Tech

Bob · Answer

It sounds like he's describing a turn signal flasher.... Does it look like this?

kmatheson · Answer

If the 1991 is like my 1993 (similiar body style), the light switch is located to the left of the instrument cluster. There are three switches. Top for headlamps, middle for park lamps, and the bottom is for the 4-way flasher. Are these three switches part of one unit as Glen describes? The turn signal switch only controls the front wipers in addition to the turn signals.

-KM

maxpower · Answer

Yes but the headlight dimmer switch is part of that switch

hartless · Answer

Sounds to me like both his low beams are burnt. Have you even checked thebulbs to make sure that they are not burnt?

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hartless · Answer

But if he is pulling the switch back for high beams, that allows you toflash the high beams only. You have to push forward to turn on high beams.That's what I am figuring though. Isn't that how the switch works on thatyear?

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Headlight Problem 1991 Dodge Caravan, Relay?

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