We have had a similar thing happen twice with our 1991 Plymouth Acclaim (about 140,000 miles). Both times replacing the headlight switch solved the problem. We just replaced the switch for the second time today. It cost about $20 at NAPA. It requires removing the dash panels which you can do by carefully pulling on them. We did the panel under the switch first, the one over the heater and radio second and the big one that is around the instrument panel and over the headlight switch last. You have to be very careful so you don't break anything. You might want to consult a manual to see if there are any tricks to removing the panels. Once the panel over the switch has been removed you should be able to replace the switch without too much trouble.
If the dash gauges in your 1994 Dodge Shadow stop working when you turn the headlights on, it could be due to a faulty ground connection or a short circuit in the electrical system. When the headlights are activated, they may draw power away from the gauges or cause interference in the circuit. Another possibility is a failing dimmer switch that could affect the gauge lighting and overall function. It's advisable to check the wiring and connections for any signs of damage or corrosion.
if the knob used to turn you headlights on is pulled to turn them on, try turning the knob counter-clock-wise and that should turn the gauge lights on and if you keep turning it it will turn the dome light on too.
It would depend on what is wrong with the headlights.
No. The headlights on a 1994 are individual and bought as an entire assembly. 1998 had a slight body restyling with the bubble headlights, requiring only bulbs to be changed instead of the entire unit.
The circuit breaker for the headlights is intergrated with the headlight switch.
What are the headlights doing? Is the bulb burned out? Are the lights not coming on at all? Are they misaligned?
The gauges on the dash is the instrument cluster.
Bad switch? Headlight Relay Fuse/Breaker needs replacement
The alternator is on the way out.
headlamp adjustment procedur
no
my headlights on my 1994 pontiac gran am wont work is there something wrong with my headlight relay?