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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

It sounds like he's describing a turn signal flasher.... Does it look like
this? http://auto.howstuffworks.com/turn-signal2.htm