High Beam Problems

[13HD3500]

Hey guys,

2013 3500 ST. I have high beams when I pull the stick backwards (flash to pass) but nothing when I push it forward, light doesn't come on in the dash or anything....replaced the stick, no difference. Relays and fuses have been checked, but they still work for flash....not sure where to start looking. I don't have fog lights or auto high beams.

 

[Livinalittle]

You replaced the switch already?

 

[13HD3500]

You replaced the switch already?

Yes, same results.

 

[grumpygirl]

Don’t mean to insult you, but is your headlight switch in the on or auto position. The high beams don’t come on in off or parking mode but you can still flash the high beams.

 

[13HD3500]

Don’t mean to insult you, but is your headlight switch in the on or auto position. The high beams don’t come on in off or parking mode but you can still flash the high beams.

LOL tried all settings just to be sure but normally it's in auto

 

[Livinalittle]

I've been thinking about this for the last two days on my drive to work lol.

Have you done any mods to your headlights or high beams? Upgrade to HID or LED?


You've already done exactly what I would do: Check all fuses and replace the multi-function switch. Now I'm wondering if you have a short somewhere....but I feel like that would have started as an intermittent problem. Honestly I have no idea

 

[13HD3500]

I've been thinking about this for the last two days on my drive to work lol.

Have you done any mods to your headlights or high beams? Upgrade to HID or LED?


You've already done exactly what I would do: Check all fuses and replace the multi-function switch. Now I'm wondering if you have a short somewhere....but I feel like that would have started as an intermittent problem. Honestly I have no idea

Lol no upgrades, I can't understand it

 

[grumpygirl]

Tried looking up the schematic in my Haynes manual but they show every light except the head lights.




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[13HD3500]

Tried looking up the schematic in my Haynes manual but they show every light except the head lights.


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Is there any settings that may be affecting this? I know it's probably unlikely, but you never know. Would I be able to check anything with Alfa?

 

[grumpygirl]

Is there any settings that may be affecting this? I know it's probably unlikely, but you never know. Would I be able to check anything with Alfa?

this one is a stumper. my first thought would be to dig into the wiring in the steering column. make sure the switch contacts are making connection, check the harness connectors at the bottom to make sure they are seated and locked. i havent messed with ALfA so im not sure of its capabilities.

 

[13HD3500]

this one is a stumper. my first thought would be to dig into the wiring in the steering column. make sure the switch contacts are making connection, check the harness connectors at the bottom to make sure they are seated and locked. i havent messed with ALfA so im not sure of its capabilities.

That will be the next stop I guess, start checking connections again. All under hood were checked, strange I've got them for flash and not constant, I assumed they would be the same harness?

 

[voisin]

Hey did you ever figure this out? I am having the same problem in my 2019 Ram 1500 Limited.