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How to Replace Headlight Switch 1998 Dodge Durango
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Tools used
12mm Socket
13mm Socket
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver
12mm Wrench
13mm Wrench
1. Disconnect the battery
Pop the hood and locate your battery.
Use your 12 and 13 mm wrenches to disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the headlight switch
Put your parking brake on.
Turn the key and pull your gear shift lever down.
Pry up the dash bezel.
Disconnect your fog light switch.
Set the dash trim bezel aside.
Remove the three Phillips screws securing the switch.
Disconnect the wiring harness.
Depress the tab to pull the plunger out.
Remove the screw at the back of the assembly and remove the mounting plate.
3. Install the new headlight switch.
Mount the new switch onto the mounting plate and secure with the Phillips screw.
Depress the tab and replace the bezel and plunger.
Plug in the wiring harness.
Secure the switch with the three screws.
Replace the dash trim bezel.
Connect the fog light switch and clip the trim down.
Return the shift lever to its parked position and turn the key off.
4. Reconnect the battery.
Use your two wrenches to connect the negative battery terminal.
Brought to you by 1AAuto.com, your source for quality auto replacement parts and the bets service on the internet. Hi, I'm Mike Green. I'm one of the owners of 1A Auto. I want to help you save time and money repairing and maintaining your vehicle. I'm going to use my 20 plus years experience restoring and repairing cars and trucks like this to show you the correct way to install parts from 1AAuto.com. The right parts installed correctly, that's going to save you time and money. Thank you and enjoy the video. In this video, we're going to show you how to replace the headlight switch on this Dodge Durango. It's a 1998. Switch is the same for any '98 to '03. Only tools you'll need are a Philips screwdriver, a regular flat blade screwdriver and a small flat blade screwdriver as well as a couple millimeter wrenches to disconnect your battery.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Should be a 12 millimeter wrench. As you can maybe see this is turning so I'm just going to hold that with a 13 millimeter wrench. Hold the steering will down. Make sure you have your parking break or the wheels choked. Turn the key on and hold your gear shift lever down and you'll just reach in behind to pull on this plate. It all comes out. Pull the bottom as well. Then you need to disconnect your fog light switch. You can pull it out some. There's a tab right here on the side. Push that. Disconnect and your trim plate comes right up and out. There are three Philips screws, here, here and then one here. Probably can't quite see it in the camera. You can kind of pull and shake it up a little bit till the harness comes out. You want to use a screwdriver to help you pry away the tab right here. Pry up. Another tab over here. Pry it up. Push it away. Then your switch comes off.
Here's our new switch. You can see we have to change over all this stuff, this little washer holding this plastic on. Use the tiny screwdriver. That broke which is not the worst thing in the world. Now there's a little button right here. Press that. Pull your plunger all the way out and press that button. The plunger should come out. It plunges out. Now, got a little bolt here. We just use a screwdriver to start. It comes off the rest of the way. We take our new switch right next to it. Do a little pushing. When you put the plunger back in, you just need to make sure that you push it all the way in so that it comes to a detensed. Even though it kind of broke up, it's okay. Now, you want to reconnect our harness. Just push it all back on. Now, we could push this in. Install our screws. Now we put our panel back in. Push it down. Plug the fog light harness in then you kind of want to get down in place. There's a whole bunch of hinges here that just kind of locate themselves into the dash. Be patient with it. You know you pretty much have it in place. Then push it right through. Put your vehicle back in park. Then you can turn the key back off. Put that back up and reconnect the battery and you're all set.
We hope this helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality auto replacement parts and the bets service on the internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that serve you on the internet and in person.
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Head light switch
H
October 6, 2017
Well Parts ease to work whit it ease to instaled 100% satisfies thanks 1Aa
Headlight switch
R
October 26, 2017
Thanks for including.plug and wiring with switch, was not aware of plug melting and wires burning, until I removed switch. I will install a relay system to lower the current through the new switch.
J
November 11, 2017
This is my second switch after the factory recall which was poorly done. This switch has heavier duty wires in the connector and the switch operates vevy smoothly. It seems to be better quality than the other switch i used. Time will tell if its 5 stars for now i give it 4
98 Dokota head light switch.
S
March 12, 2018
The video showing me how to replace the Head light switch was great. The switch went right into place and works great. This is my go to place for parts. Great service and great videos to learn how to do it yourself.
Thank you for a great product and service.
Bill Hale Longview TX
outstanding service
edward
October 9, 2018
I ordered a light switch and wiring connector, hooked all up switch had no power coming out , called up 1a auto gave them my name and they sent me out another switch , under warrenty no questions asked . cant get service like that at your auto parts stores.
Head light on and off problem.
E
October 18, 2018
I had a repair shop work on my truck four times to solve the head light going off and on during night traveling . Gave up on them and took it to the Dodge dealer twice but they both charge me and did not fix my problem. I found you on line and you supplied me with the proper parts now I must fix this problem myself. Thank you for your assistance.
Excellent product and installation video
P
October 24, 2018
1AAuto is great, excellent product, great prices and the removal and install video is spot on! This is the third part I've gotten from 1AAuto and each time I was very pleased! Thank you 1AAuto. Bob
Great service
David
November 7, 2018
I ordered a light stitch from 1A auto. I received it in a very timely manner and it was the correct part. After I installed it and finished up it didn't work as it should have worked. I called after determining it was defective from manufacturer. Your team took excellent care and was truly understanding, courteous and very polite . They took great care and the replacement part is on the way. Great job!
Headlight switch and ignition switch order
Sheila
January 10, 2019
I have ordered many different parts from 1-A auto. I have never been dissatisfied. Every part ordered was exactly what I needed. They fit and worked perfectly. All the people I have had the pleasure of dealing with was knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. I will continue to purchase my parts there, and pass it on to my people here in western N.C. of the great service I was provided....
Sheila Brown
Just what I asked for.
Z
April 17, 2019
Came just as described and was a good match. Happy with purchase.
Worked Perfect
C
September 13, 2019
I didnt even know if this would work I was having so many problems but I ordered the switch and it was very easy to install came with wires and everything but I only needed the switch itself and it works perfectly!!
Good service, quick delivery
B
February 1, 2020
Parts are exactly as described and what I needed, delivery was better than advertised
Right on the Money
D
February 8, 2020
Fixed the problem and the price was RIGHT. Where else can you get the PART,PRICE and shipping , all in the same BUNDLE for such at great Price? Nowhere but A1 AUTO. Thanks A1 AUTO!!!
5 out of 5 STARS !!
Benjamin
September 29, 2020
Best price, quality product. Install was as easy as 1.2.3
Great
J
November 9, 2020
thank you, arrived and was right part!!
Will order from again!!
Exact fit
Dariusz
December 23, 2020
Easy to replace exact fit light switch for 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 .
Eric
June 15, 2021
Big mistake buying, should have left the old one in. New switch fried everything and did the opposite of what it should, now none of the dash lights and exterior lights work. Thanks 1a auto for making this such an easy ,convenient experience!!!
Needs a plug on both ends.
Thad
October 1, 2021
Outside of the wiring needing done, this was ?? great.
Duane
January 31, 2022
Great it work like it should
Defective swithes
Robert
August 26, 2022
The switch is defective. It won't energize the running lights when turned on. I've tried 2 separate switches from 1A and both have the same defect. I'm requesting a refund but not successful yet.
Dodge 2gen
Geoffrey
April 7, 2023
Excellent product! No issues. Fixed the problem.
Marvin
January 22, 2024
Is working like it's supposed thanks
Great Price and Fast Shipping!!
Andrew
September 25, 2024
Great price, fast shipping and perfect fit!!
Headlight switch assembly
Randall
October 8, 2024
Works just like the original. Actually better as the original switch broke. Great videos, prices are good, and the employees are the best.
Customer Q&A
Does the wires come with it?February 20, 2017
Lonnie G
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Yes, the wires on the new harness come with it, just like the picture.
February 20, 2017
Tim K
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Yes it does. The pigtail has to be spliced into the original harness, which replaces the original connector.
February 20, 2017
Nick G
10
Yes
February 20, 2017
Eric H
Will this fit a 1998 ram 1500?December 8, 2023
Edmond C
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Currently, we do not carry this part for your vehicle. We're always updating our inventory so please check back soon!
December 8, 2023
Emma F
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