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> Bob wrote:
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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
>
> 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
>
Yes but the headlight dimmer switch is part of that switch