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Headlight Switch Test

Remove headlight switch from instrument panel. See HEADLIGHT SWITCH  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Measure resistance between specified switch terminals with switch in appropriate position. See HEADLIGHT SWITCH TERMINAL RESISTANCE  table. See Fig 1 . If resistance is not as specified, replace headlight switch.

HEADLIGHT SWITCH TERMINAL RESISTANCE

Switch Position Between Terminals No. Resistance (Ohms)
All Switches Off 6 & 12 3600-5400
Headlights On
Fog Off 6 & 12 209.2-231
Fog On 6 & 12 447-494
Parking Lights On
Fog Off 6 & 12 45-49
Fog On 6 & 12 64.6-71.4
Auto
Fog Off 6 & 12 371-410
Fog On 6 & 12 400-1100
Rheostat Thumbwheel Position
Dim 6 & 3 180-1870
Bright 6 & 3 2280-2520
Dome Lights 6 & 3 3230-3570
Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Switch Terminals
G99H02074Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.