HOW TO REPAIR HEADLIGHT SWITCH HLS20 DETAIL DODGE RAM+REMOVE DASHBOARD+replace MULTIFUNCTION PIGTAIL

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In this video i show you how i take off part of the dashboard on my 96 dodge ram 1500 and repair the headlight multifunctional switch with its common problem of melting the contacts caused by missing relays, thank you for watching, feel free to subscribe for more helpful videos on 2. gen ram trucks
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@cjwheeler5600 3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to let you know that even in 2021, you're helping a kid fix his first truck. Thank you so much!!

@cindygeorgify 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting your step by step video! My husband's 94 Dodge Ram headlights acted up and finally went out completely. I found your video, bought the part and fixed it myself while my husband was at work today! Thanks again!!

@markcaputo9315 4 жыл бұрын

I am a mechanic (heavy) and can say without a doubt this is one of the best videos of seen. Very clear and detailed, even for such a simple task.

@briandmillo1726 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. I've had a broken switch for 8 years and dreaded taking it to a mechanic for fear of the cost. I did it myself in 30 minutes. Dirt Cheap too. You're the MAN!

@tylershelton5039 5 жыл бұрын

My head lights started doing this out of no where and progressively got worse. This was the first thing I did and it fixed the issue! Thank you for posting this video. Save me a lot of trouble. Lol Now I just need to figure out how to fix my reverse lights, they wont turn on!

@mikeycrabtree123 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video. I drive a 1997 1500; same generation as your truck. My tail lights and dash lights have crapped out, and from everything that I have read, the problem is the direct result of this switch going bad. This video makes my life much easier next weekend.

@mark100852 8 жыл бұрын

The next time you pull out the knob from the switch, push the little metal button on the top of the switch and the knob will come out a lot easier. Good video.

@bigjuan87 7 жыл бұрын

watt thanks! o7 was struggling and trying to figure out if i need to enlist one of the body builders at the nearby gym 😂

@robertadams9699 6 жыл бұрын

+geRAMicc85. hey. man. i have to say. thanks cause without looking it up or knowing anything about it i replaced my head light switch and nothing. wasn't till I watched your video i got it i didn't push it together till it clicked and boom I've got headlights. thanks again

@J3110M4N14 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice

@whiteboyrick849 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful tip thank you

@funisnaked 4 жыл бұрын

His must have been wore out pretty bad to get the knob out without pushing the little button

@Biidi2001 6 жыл бұрын

I've got a '98 and while the dash is different, the info on swapping the light switch is exactly what I needed!

@user-in9rx7im1x 9 ай бұрын

Perfect, I watch 2 other videos, and yours was the most complete, accurate, and correct. Thank you.

@DamonMan 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I worked on my truck before reading the comments. Would have saved my hands by pulling the stick out. I figured out the metal button and was going to mention it here but other people already have. Thanks!

@warriors771995 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. And you still have a full dash in the end! Congrats!!

@TheTiggernut 6 жыл бұрын

I just ordered a new switch. Then I came here to view a vid on how to do it. Watched your vid and I believe I'm ready. I'll remember what M Watts said too. Thanks

@chucksterbright8862 6 жыл бұрын

Simply outstanding video !! This is exactly what i needed to know to do my 96 RAM. Thank you again !!

@BFGhost101 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video. I will be using this info next week. By the way, your video was very well done and easy to follow.

@sixdegreeable 3 жыл бұрын

This is the clearest explanation of the problem and solution of it. Thank you! My truck ('97 Dakota) has the same problem, and I am gonna buy the switch 1st thing tomorrow and install it. I'll report back the result.

@curtisstanley644 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very helpful. Thank you. The part you pull came straight out of the switch. It seems like when I get one thing fixed on my truck.... another thing breaks on it

@skyline9789 3 жыл бұрын

Ya seems like a ram thing makes me want to sell my 97 but I have the new 15s & 20s they’re falling apart even faster

@jakehenni23 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I took mine apart and put it back together just in case I needed my brights if didn't make it to the parts store before dark and the headlights miraculously worked again. haha

@bear6090 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! My switch actually started smoking so I turned it off and had to drive 45 miles in heavy rain and fog with no headlights. Fortunately for me it was day time and on an Interstate and some other vehicles didn't have their lights either which usually bothers me. Thanks, I have subscribed and will be replacing the switch tomorrow due to your help!

@ryandurst255 5 жыл бұрын

my lights went out at night lol

@ChaparralDenizen 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very well made video. My dash lights aren't turning on with the headlights so I think I have to replace the switch.

@alextothehbro 5 жыл бұрын

This is a very helpful video, thanks for uploading. I will be tackling this on my '96 Ram 1500 very soon.

@buck19 6 жыл бұрын

awesome video! super easy to follow. my lights havent melted yet. but now i know for when it happens.

@Michael-hb4wc 5 жыл бұрын

Best tutorial I've seen. Thanks!

@Ultraphish101 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! I just got my switch in the mail. Lights were flickering then the switch finally froze up, I couldn't even pull it out to turn on the lights. Fog lights saved me

@funkinfrenchtoast8683 8 жыл бұрын

thanks for the vid just switched my headlight switch works just fine now. the only difficult part was trying to remove the knob which took like 20mins i had to break the old switch kinda loose twist bend and turn to break it loose. but everything else was a breeze. thanks again for the visual vid helped alot.

@myd0gr3x 9 жыл бұрын

thanks for the class, saved a lot of frustration on a 20 minute $20 repair :-)

@chrislnflorida5192 3 жыл бұрын

😄😄😄😄😄, i didn't look at what year this video was made, my switch through Amazon $39.00. Great video, this my 2nd switch within 5 years and forgot how to change out ✌

@5killingtime 9 жыл бұрын

Dude, thanks so much for the video, I was having the same problem, now I know what to do.

@dangilbert5924 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. This instruction video is just what I was looking for. I truly appreciate it. I have the exact same problem.

@davesax709 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to thank you for the tutorial went easy from start to finish

@odavis6912 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the instructions. My headlights have been dim, even on high beam and going out completely

@flossfly1783 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this. You saved me lots of trouble.

@darinbasile6754 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Just started having the same issue, and it was right after turning on the high beams.

@Berserkable 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! Doing this I found I don’t need a new unit. That little metal threaded part on the pigtail came unscrewed somehow so the knob was not engaging. Tightened it back up and it’s like new!

@davidchatman604 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I had the same problem. Easy to follow. I appreciate getting to the fix without a lot of extra chit chat. Could do that later.

@stangrace1534 6 жыл бұрын

There is a lock plunger mechanism with a spring on the Steel mount of the switch. Depressing this when you want to remove the stem handle makes it slide out easily. My new one has the same.

@raywhyte7916 9 жыл бұрын

Great video, I have 1991 Dodge Ram and my lights have recently gone into Cop Car Mode, headlights flashing, people driving to the shoulder to get out of my way, all I need is a siren and I will beat all the traffic home. So this is also a first gen problem as well. I will replace the switch, not bad for 24 years of use I guess.

@MrAnthonyAvila 7 жыл бұрын

My 1990 Dodge Caravan went full Cop Car Mode a few months ago and then went back to full function. Now I've got nothing. Need to change the switch soon because the sun came up around 6 this morning and goes down around 8 pm. It's getting harder and harder to get to my 7am-7pm, 12 hour shift at the hospital with the sun out.

@bigdaddyking1405 4 жыл бұрын

Ray Whyte 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@studnickaaquatics80 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. My 1996 Dodge lights have been giving me problems. I am ordering the switch today. Thanks Again.

@a15godzilla 6 жыл бұрын

This helped me out a lot since my damn headlights went out. Much appreciated.

@AlzWorld57 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! glad I watched your video...I had watched a few others and they were not careful and actually damaged their dash...They never mentioned removing the screws...Great job and I am really glad I watched your vid...now out to replace my light switch...To bad Dodge didn't do things right the first time...

@pennystregare1690 9 жыл бұрын

Very Very Helpful....Thank You.You Just Saved My Dash...

@hackmajor 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. It helped me diagnose and will help me fix the issue a lot easier in my friend's truck.

@hackmajor 7 жыл бұрын

geRAMicc85 My friend's lights are working great now. :-D

@victorwhittier8443 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice. It was excellent and detailed. Great video. I'm looking forward to other informative videos.

@xera_xerex 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Wonderful detail and walkthrough.

@paulhumphrey7299 9 жыл бұрын

Very Good. 5 Stars. *****! my headlights went out last night. I get off at 9 pm. I work at an auto parts store how ironic. Going to change today. Thank you

@maxsands3861 5 жыл бұрын

You really did a great job on this video

@mikeclough3363 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video...will install one tomorrow. Thanks again.

@surgcal1629 5 жыл бұрын

Man thanks for this video I was able to fix it myself thanks to you

@jamesblount6638 7 жыл бұрын

very nice easy to follow instructions. thanks for sharing.

@Blinker_Fluid_Supply 9 жыл бұрын

thanks for posting this video ! it really helped me.

@disgracedoptics912 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I just fixed my headlight issue.

@daniellimbeck3473 6 жыл бұрын

Very informal thank you so much for sharing that very helpful to me. I have a question what is that unit called that you replaced also if the unit it plugs into looks bad or melt it what is that called and how hard it is to replaced or do I need to just splice the wires and reconnect them to the new wiring harness. N would I be able too purchase the's parts at AutoZone etc.

@Navin.R.Johnson 7 жыл бұрын

Good video. Well edited and excellent footage.

@chazpostler6644 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help my brother

@comsense101 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. There were others on-line but they were a joke compared to yours. I just replaced my lighting control and everything works like a champ now. Best regards!

@SwiftMertes13 9 жыл бұрын

On the back of the unit, opposite side of the connectors, there is a small metal silver release trigger that's sticking out and you push to remove the pigtail. Then I found it easier to attach the plate with the screw first, then insert the pigtail through the plastic.

@DAS-my9mc 9 жыл бұрын

+Brandon Mertes Awesome hint. Without using the spring-loaded release you can easily ruin your brand new switch!!!

@blahblah7810 8 жыл бұрын

thats one problem ive been having thanks for the tip, but will that fix the tail lights coming on and going off as well?

@_harbinjer 6 жыл бұрын

That was a smooth video, to the point, thank you.

@robroof1 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the vid. You made it easy for me.

@dennisconnors4786 6 жыл бұрын

Well done - clear and concise A+

@MrMikeyPayne 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, clear, to the point. Thank you!

@ScrewbyD00 9 жыл бұрын

this was perfect. thank you so much dude!

@arguijoeloy 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video 👍 Do you have one to remove the signal light switch? I think my high beam switch is broken?

@bradenlarson9550 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great help!!

@escaflowne5209 8 жыл бұрын

did it affect the dash lights as well?

@molowe66 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, my man.

@larryhyatt1676 3 жыл бұрын

Good Job, one of the best examples

@DelCorbin Жыл бұрын

Very clear and precise. Thanks.

@Gilbertdos89 7 жыл бұрын

When this happened did your high beams work at all because I'm having the same issue with my 96 and the fog lights come on but the low beams or the high beams won't and the indicator for the high beams won't come on at all

@michaelhallack1541 8 жыл бұрын

Well done brother, great production value.

@fullstrutn 8 жыл бұрын

+Michael Hallack yes this helped me a LOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! same problem smelled hot wires

@WiliamBennettwildarbennett 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding detail on this one

@fn4409 5 жыл бұрын

Dude I would like to shake your hand. I happen to have a 96 Dodge Ram and yes the same thing happened two days ago. The headlights went off while I was driving. This Video you posted is of tremendous help. Thanks again!

@stevenkindred4044 9 жыл бұрын

thank you.. very helpful

@helivesonforever 8 жыл бұрын

Do you know if they still used the same style switch in the 99 truck? I know it uses a knob instead of the pull out thing, but maybe the stuff underneath is all the same?

@blackambition4024 6 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your tips

@rammit8295 8 жыл бұрын

I just installed clearance lights on my 01 ram. I have the turn dial for my headlights. not the pull knob. what wire did u splice to to get them to come on with parking lights.

@elvinhsu3586 8 жыл бұрын

Hardest part was pulling the pig tail out. Thanks for the video!

@texasmopar1178 9 жыл бұрын

Great video! Just fixed my 96 Ram in 15 minutes. Thanks!!!

@MegaCoolman40 7 жыл бұрын

where did you order the part for it? great video thanks😊

@samanthakayporter 8 жыл бұрын

I noticed u have cab clearance lights. I just installed some on my truck but I want to splice them to my headlight switch. Which wire do I splice to?

@elalacran4993 5 жыл бұрын

thanks man it helped alot!

@ShouldBeMe2 5 жыл бұрын

I think you the very best Tuber at doing auto repairs don't change your a 10. This is from 2 guys 1997 1500 4x4 and 2001 3500 Dually.

@tomspanos2880 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent production. I've done this four times. Wish it had been designed with a relay.

@MyNameIsNick19 Жыл бұрын

Lmc truck sells a plug and play relay harness.

@boricua7928 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud. That was the best video I seen. Very understanding. I'm currently having the same issue. Haha. Thanks Again.

@TomSommer 8 жыл бұрын

Hey good job on the video. Thank you.

@debnicometo232 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I am replacing my switch now for my lights have been out for a year or so. I had trouble pulling out the pigtail rod. wish you would have given a little mire description on that for I didn't know how much pull pressure it could take. I used a claw side of a hammer and tugged a little and it came out. At the sharp tip, it was jagged from use or something. Thats why it was stuck. all else went OK. Thanks. Deb

@debnicometo232 9 жыл бұрын

Update, all other lights work but the Headlights still don't. Put in new headlights from Rockauto. fuse appears good. ? did the switch fry again? Raining, will look again later.

@billwilliams9897 5 жыл бұрын

How about if the plug that comes from the truck? Mine is fried, just like the switch you just replaced. Have any of you found a video that covers the wiring harness that plugs in to the light switch?

@youtubido 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video.

@dougj9722 8 жыл бұрын

I changed the switch- excellent video, BTW! But my dash lights and rear running lights still don't work. Any ideas?

@kimdaniel6883 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you u saved my life.

@gav3379 4 жыл бұрын

You can avoid burning your switch again by installing relays to power the headlights which draws high current instead of the headlight switch. The switch would power the relays which would power the headlights. Check youtube for how to do that.

@markreilly456 10 жыл бұрын

Nice job.

@datboyski6754 7 жыл бұрын

just bought mint condition 98 and it was great till same problem occured i will be fixing tomorrow thanks

@bigdaddyking1405 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video

@jorgeluisvega4306 2 жыл бұрын

thanks men im really apreciate very clear information

@robertsiegenthaler5069 5 жыл бұрын

I replaced my Asked by Robert Oct 02, 2018 at 08:25 AM about the 1998 Dodge Ram 3500 ST Quad Cab LB RWD Question type: Maintenance & Repair I had an issue with my headlights after running for about 10 minutes the headlights would flash off and on so I changed the switch seemed to fix the problem, now my dash lights or tail lights won't come on when the headlights come on .it I just put my running lights on everything works (except the headlights of course) I not sure what to check next all fuses are good

@obliviontm7716 2 жыл бұрын

Is their any way that you can test to see if it’s the switch?

@MrTrevmark 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I followed your direction, and success. 1996 RAM 1500

@ryanbrogie5217 8 жыл бұрын

You've solved my problem Thanks pal!

@michaelgardner2748 8 жыл бұрын

@SergEbakaa 3 жыл бұрын

where did you get your dash panel at i need one desperately

@michaelheiss2283 6 жыл бұрын

I have no headlight took dash out and switch out I see a bit of melting on connector going to H tab on switch think connector and switch need to go but will it melt again ill see soon

@ShouldBeMe2 Жыл бұрын

You're the man, Thank