RAM 3500 Truck 2WD L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo VIN D FI (1998)
Headlamp Switch: All Technical Service Bulletins
Headlamp Switch Knob - Pulls Out of Headlamp Switch
NO: 08-13-98
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Mar. 27, 1998
SUBJECT:
Headlamp Switch Knob Pulls Out Of Headlamp Switch
MODELS:
1998 (AN) Dakota
1998 (BR/BE) Ram Truck
1998 (DN) Durango
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLE BUILT BEFORE NOVEMBER 16, 1997 (MDH 1116XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The headlamp switch knob may pull out of the headlamp switch when the switch is rotated to the full dim position and a side load is generated when
headlamps are pulled ON. With this case, the head lamps activate when the knob is pulled out. The knob can be reinstalled back into the headlamp
switch to turn the headlamps OFF.
DIAGNOSIS:
Rotate the headlamp switch knob to the full dim position. Then, apply pressure to the side of the knob and pull the knob to turn the headlamps ON. If the
knob pulls out of the headlamp switch when the headlamps are turned ON, replace the knob using the following Repair Procedure.
NOTE:
IT MAY REQUIRE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET THE HEADLAMP SWITCH KNOB TO BE PULLED OUT OF THE SWITCH.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
56020060AB
Knob, Headlamp Switch
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves installing a revised headlamp switch knob.
1.
With the headlamp switch knob removed (removed during the diagnosis), install revised headlamp switch knob, p/n 5602006OAB, into headlamp
switch until the locking tab in the headlamp switch locks the knob into place.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
23-42-70-90
0.2 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part