Why do my headlights only burn on high beam. When I switch to low beam they go out entirely.

1997 DODGE DAKOTA
98,000 MILES
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JIMGAS77
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Both headlights will not burn on low beam

They will burn on high beam
Nov 13, 2011 at 9:54 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Make sure the bulbs are good. If they are, check fuses under hood in the power distribution box. If they are good, check multi-function switch and then headlight switch.
Nov 13, 2011 at 9:57 PM
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