97 Dodge Ram 1500 Taillight and Dash light issue

Asked by Devin Oct 18, 2023 at 12:58 AM about the 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie SLT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie SLT 4x4, the light for the instrument
panel doesnt work, as well as my taillights and reverse lights. My brake lights
work as well as my headlights. Im in a daze please help!

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You can't see electricity , You need a multi tester to see what has power/ground and what don't . Then you can find where the problem lies . Otherwise take it to a good shop , Johnny jerk wrench may not be the best option

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All three of those are fused separately so check the fuses first, then move onto the headlight switch and related wiring, then the reverse switch and it's wiring. This old it could be connector corrosion or even rodent damage.

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