Electrical Problems With The Headlights And Light Switch

Do you have fog lights or brighter bulbs installed on your truck that
are drawing additional power through the headlight switch? The one on my old
1993 Dakota crapped out last year, and a search of the web revealed that the
most common cause for the problem is adding additional lights to the circuit.

There is a recall for this. But only pertains to 3500 series ram. Kinda retarded since the 2500 uses the same headight switch and connectors.
Theres a fix wich is what is the same as the recall for the 3500. They install a overlay relay harnes for park & trailer lights.
NOTE: BEFORE ATTEMPTING THIS RECALL, REVIEW VIP OR VEHICLE HISTORY TAB TO VERIFY THAT THE RECALL APPLIES TO THIS VEHICLE AND HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED.


July, 1999

Dealer Service Instructions for:

Customer Satisfaction Notification No. 820
Owner Manual Update -- Trailer and Accessory Light Wiring

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Models

1994-1997 (BR) Dodge Ram 1500 and 2500 Series Trucks


NOTE: This notification applies only to the above trucks built through October 21, 1996 (MDH 1021XX).

Subject


The enclosed owner’s manual update letter provides additional information to prevent headlamp switch failure for those owners who wish to add trailer and/or accessory lighting to the truck's headlamp switch circuit. DaimlerChrysler recommends that owners purchase the appropriate wiring harness and relay, from their local dealer, to accommodate added lighting.

Dealers are requested to enclose a copy of the owner notification letter in each affected vehicle in dealer stock before retail delivery.

Parts Information


Trailer Tow Wiring Harness and relay packages:

Part Number Application
82400961 1994 BR - All, and
1995-1996 BR - Cab and Chassis
82204724 1995-1996 BR - Equipped with Pick-up box, and
1997 BR - All


Refer to the Mopar Accessories Catalog for the appropriate wiring and relay part numbers to add accessory lighting to the vehicle.

Customer Services Field Operations
DaimlerChrysler Corporation

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OWNER’S MANUAL UPDATE – TRAILER AND ACCESSORY LIGHT WIRING
Dear Ram 1500 or 2500 Truck Owner:

The satisfaction of our customers is very important to DaimlerChrysler. Because of this, owners of some 1994 through early 1997 model year Dodge Ram 1500 and 2500 trucks are being provided with additional owner’s manual information regarding trailer lighting and add-on accessory lighting. Some examples of add-on accessory lighting include aftermarket fog lamps, clearance lamps, light bars, illuminated running boards, etc.

When properly wired with the use of a relay, adding trailer lighting and/or accessory lighting to your truck's headlamp circuit will not cause any problems. Trucks ordered from the factory with a trailer tow package (sales code AHC) were built with a special wiring harness that includes a relay to accommodate trailer lighting.

Your truck should not have additional lighting wired directly through the headlamp switch without the use of a relay. Doing so could result in abnormally high electrical current draw through the headlamp switch, which may cause it to overheat and fail. A failed headlamp switch may lead to the loss of headlamp and/or parklamp operation.

If you wish to add lighting to your truck’s headlamp circuit, DaimlerChrysler recommends that you purchase the appropriate wiring harness and relay from your local dealer.

Please keep this letter with your owner’s manual for future reference. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Customer Services Field Operations
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
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John - 08 Megacab longbed dually; SOLD-03 QC/LB 4x4 5sp