1998 Dodge Neon Lights Shut Off

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MADCAT424
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Hi, Hows it goin?
I have a 1998 dodge neon. 110k miles, running smooth (normal wear and tear) Anyways, just a few days ago, i would be driving and my headlights & Rear lights & dash lights all turn off. They turn back on after a few seconds, and then turn off again. It is getting really annoying and I have no idea what the problem is. Does anyone know what the problem is? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!
Jan 25, 2006 at 3:06 PM
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i would think it is the headlight switch. my sisters car is a 1998 and hers flickered on and off and just stayed off. sounds like the same thing that happened to hers. do you here a clicking when they go out?
Jan 26, 2006 at 5:18 AM
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MADCAT424
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No clicking noise. I bought the headlight switch im gonna put it in on the weekend. Thanks!
Jan 26, 2006 at 10:10 AM
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GREASEMUNKE
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If not the headlight switch try for a loose ground.
Jan 29, 2006 at 6:07 PM

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Replace the headlight switch. If the lights still cut out, check for a loose ground.

Conversation Summary

A 1998 Dodge Neon owner reported that the headlights, rear lights, and dash lights intermittently shut off while driving and then come back on after a few seconds. An expert suggested a faulty headlight switch, based on a similar 1998 vehicle, and asked whether a clicking noise occurs when the lights go out. The owner reported no clicking and said they had already bought a headlight switch to install. Another reply advised checking for a loose ground if the switch does not fix the problem.

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