Headlights flashing on and off then stay off?

Tiny
RENO RENEGADE
  • MEMBER
  • 2009 DODGE NITRO
  • 2.7L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 86,000 MILES
Why are my headlights flashing on and off then stay off, I have new bulbs and a new battery I have checked all fuses, and I know there's no fuse for the headlights as its computer controlled.
Need help ASAP.
Thanks Reno
Monday, February 3rd, 2025 AT 8:14 AM

7 Replies

Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 50,492 POSTS
Hi Reno,

Chances are the TIPM is going bad which is common in these cars, here is the headlight wiring diagrams so you can see how the systems work, also replacing the TIPM is easy because it-self learns. You might want to try a new headlight switch, I have seen those go bad as well. I have included how to change the TIPM out as well. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Images (Click to make bigger)
Thumb
Thumb
Thumb
Thumb
Thumb
Thumb
Thumb
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 AT 10:12 AM
Tiny
RENO RENEGADE
  • MEMBER
  • 4 POSTS
Thanks for the reply much appreciated, I will check it out
Reno
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 AT 10:56 AM
Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 50,492 POSTS
You can try jumping the headlight switch (two wires) to see if that fixes the problem as well.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 AT 7:54 AM
Tiny
RENO RENEGADE
  • MEMBER
  • 4 POSTS
Jumping the headlights switch? The two wires connected to the multifunctional switch inside the steering column?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 AT 9:07 AM
Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 50,492 POSTS
Yes, check out the wiring diagrams if you jump the red and wht/dk grn it will by-pass the switch so you can see if that fixes it, then you can replace the switch.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Thursday, February 6th, 2025 AT 8:02 AM
Tiny
RENO RENEGADE
  • MEMBER
  • 4 POSTS
Okay, I will take a look as I haven't taken the steering column apart yet, and I have a new stalk ordered. Thank you for the input I really hope it works. I don't think it's the TIPM as everything else works perfect.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, February 6th, 2025 AT 10:10 AM
Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 50,492 POSTS
Sounds good, have a nice weekend !
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, February 7th, 2025 AT 5:41 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.