This article applies to the Dodge Ram (2009-present). HID stands for high-intensity discharge and is used commonly in headlights. They're a type of headlight that uses electrical gas-discharge to produce light by means of an electric charge between tungsten electrodes that live in a transparent fused quartz arc tube. Drivers like them because they make more light visible per unit of electric.. Heres my problem? Maybe its right, but doesnt coincide with wiring diagrams Wiring diagram reads: Headlights Switched OFF: wire 1. Red/Org - High Beam wire 2. Vio/Wht - Low Beam wire 3. Blk - Ground Here is what I have: Headlights Switched OFF: 1. Red/Org - High Beam - 12v 2. Vio/Wht.
In earlier models, a multifunction switch controls the headlights through hot (12V) wire, while for 2000-onwards, it controls via the ground wire. You can search the specific wiring diagram with color codes for your Dodge Ram model using its VIN.. The fourth generation Dodge Ram (full-size pickup truck) wiring diagrams for do-it-yourselfers. Body style: 2-door regular cab, 4-door quad cab, 4-door crew cab; Layout: front engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Covered: 2010-present Dodge Ram 1500 Tradesman, Express, SLT, Big Horn, Lone Star, Sport, R/T, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, and Laramie Longhorn Limited.