Dim headlights/constantly blown headlight

[Razorback]

I have a 97 Ram 2500. I have owned the vehicle for 10 years and have recently noticed my headlights have become extremely dim. Also The bulb in my passenger side headlight is constantly breaking. I have replaced 4 bulbs in the last month or so. I am checking and double checking each time I replace the bulb to make sure it was properly and securely installed, but the glass of the bulb keeps breaking after a week or two. Has anybody else experienced these problems, and if so any information would be greatly appreciated.

 

[dodge dude94]

Start checking chassis grounds. What you've got, according to the Dodge FSM that is a prime culprit of a messed up ground.

 

[Razorback]

I def will. Appreciate the reply and the help.

 

[dodge dude94]

Should be some on the drivers front fender, one by the power steering...one somewhere else up front but it escapes me.

Also check your PDC as well.

 

[Razorback]

Thanks for the locations. I guess it is a curse and a blessing that I haven't had too any problems out of my dodge. I will def get in there tomorrow or this weekend and see if I can't isolate the problem and take care of it.

 

[wingnut]

Check for heat-damage at the headlight switch itself. I had the connector TO the HL switch go bad. An I.R thermometer aimed at the switch might even tell of a problem there. They are about $30 for a good one, and is becoming one of my favorite tools.