The light switch does not work for the park lights, taillights, and panel instrumentation light?

1996 DODGE CARAVAN
225,000 MILES • 3.3L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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REDCRU777
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Hello,

The light switch works only for the headlights and interior lights, but won't work for the park lights, taillights, and panel instrumentation light.

Is the switch broken? How can I test the switch to rule out any problem before replacing it?

Please advise.

Thank you.

Rey
Feb 2, 2023 at 6:38 AM
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It sounds likes the combination flasher has shorted out or stopped working here is the wiring diagrams for the system so you can see how it works and the location of the flasher so you can check it out. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Feb 3, 2023 at 3:03 AM
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REDCRU777
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Hi Ken,

Thanks a lot for this info, I'll check it out and will let you know ASAP.

Thanks again.

Rey
Feb 5, 2023 at 6:04 AM
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You are welcome please let us know.
Feb 6, 2023 at 4:47 AM
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