I drive a '97 Dodge Dakota. I've had it for 3yrs now. When I first got it from my G-pa,the headlights were acting up at that time which was like October/November '06. Got a new switch and that did the trick. Well apparently not because the same problem came right back. And when the switch was pulled out we flipped it over to see if there was a problem underneath it. Well you could clearly see one of the terminals was fried. So again we replaced the switch. Problem solved. WRONG. The same problem has come back to haunt me now,2yrs later. Now as before,the headlights would come on and as I drove they would flicker on and off,though if the high beams were switched on or held on,I would have no problems. Now they don't flicker on and off,I pull the switch and they don't even come on. I can hold in the high beam switch and they stay. There is the scoop. Any tips/help would be greatly appreciated.
You definatly have a bad circuit. The fried switches are odd though. Headlights are among the few systems on a vehicle that are not fused and therefore components are made to last. They often do have a device called a fusible link though. It can be hard to find too. I recommend getting a Haynes and/or Chilton's manual for your specific car. That will tell you what components are in the circuit. Then trace the circuit and test it at various points with a volt/ohm meter. Before too long, you will zero in on the location of the problem and your solution will be easier to deduce. Good luck and have fun!
Sounds like you have a short in the wiring. I have a 92 Dakota and I had to rewire the whole wiring clip that is right around where the battery sits. I was having just about the same problem. The clip was all corroded and shorted out. You definitely have a short someplace.
Verify there is battery voltage present at the switch on the Red/White wire. If not check fuses. If ok check for battery voltage coming out of the headlight switch on the Light Green wire in the headlight position. If no voltage on LG wire , replace headlamp switch. .
