When the van is running the headlights will not turn off

1998 DODGE CARAVAN
170,000 MILES
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NATE R
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the headlights stay on all the time when van is running. light switch does not work I changed it out and checked the fuses. So does anyone have a possible solution? thank you for any help you can give.
Oct 12, 2016 at 12:46 PM
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Hey Nate,

It looks like it could be a low beam relay sticking on or the BCM is having a problem. Here are some wiring diagrams so you can see what I'm talking about.

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken
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Oct 15, 2016 at 12:13 AM
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