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Standard Ignition DS-256 Headlight Dimmer Switch

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Reliable Headlight Dimmer Switch for Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth

The Standard Ignition DS-256 headlight dimmer switch is designed to provide consistent and precise control of your vehicle's headlight functions. Engineered for compatibility with various Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth models, this switch ensures proper dashboard mounting and secure electrical connections.

Key Features of the Standard Ignition DS-256 Headlight Dimmer Switch

  • Bolt-on attachment method for straightforward installation
  • Female rectangular connector with one connector for secure fit
  • Four male blade terminals for reliable electrical contact
  • Designed for 12-volt electrical systems
  • Dashboard mounting location for easy access and operation

Detailed Product Description

The DS-256 headlight dimmer switch from Standard Ignition is engineered to meet the electrical and lighting needs of select Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth vehicles. Featuring a bolt-on attachment method, this switch mounts securely to the dashboard, providing a stable and accessible control point for your headlights. The switch includes a single female rectangular connector and four male blade terminals, ensuring a solid and dependable electrical connection within your vehicle's 12-volt system. This part is compatible with a wide range of models including the Dodge Caravan, Plymouth Sundance, Chrysler LeBaron, and many others, making it a versatile replacement option for headlight dimmer switch issues.

Common Applications and Issues Addressed

  • Restores headlight dimming functionality in Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth vehicles
  • Resolves intermittent or non-responsive headlight switching
  • Eliminates dashboard switch looseness or failure due to worn connectors
  • Corrects electrical faults caused by damaged or corroded terminals
  • Supports proper operation of high and low beam headlight circuits

Installation Notes and Tips

  • Ensure the vehicle's battery is disconnected before installation to prevent electrical shorts
  • Locate the existing headlight dimmer switch on the dashboard for removal
  • Use appropriate tools to unbolt the old switch and disconnect the female rectangular connector
  • Verify the four male blade terminals align correctly with the vehicle wiring harness
  • Securely bolt the new DS-256 switch in place and reconnect the battery before testing

Quality Assurance and Warranty Information

Standard Ignition parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications, ensuring reliable performance and durability. The DS-256 headlight dimmer switch undergoes rigorous quality control to maintain consistent electrical function. While specific warranty details may vary, Standard Ignition typically offers coverage against defects in materials and workmanship to provide confidence in your replacement part.

BrandStandard Ignition
Part NumberDS-256
Attachment MethodBolt On
Connector GenderFemale
Connector ShapeRectangular
Mounting LocationDashboard
Terminal GenderMale
Terminal TypeBlade
Voltage12

This part fits 134 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelPositionNotes
1993DodgeDakotaN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1992DodgeDakotaN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1991ChryslerTown & CountryN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1991DodgeDakotaN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1990ChryslerLeBaronN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1990ChryslerTown & CountryN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1990DodgeCaravanN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1990DodgeD150N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1990DodgeD250N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1990DodgeD350N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1990DodgeDakotaN/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1990DodgeGrand CaravanN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1990DodgeRamchargerN/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1990DodgeSpiritN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1990DodgeW150N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1990DodgeW250N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1990DodgeW350N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1990PlymouthAcclaimN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1990PlymouthGrand VoyagerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1990PlymouthVoyagerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1989ChryslerDaytonaN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1989ChryslerDynastyN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1989ChryslerLeBaronN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1989ChryslerNew YorkerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1989DodgeAriesN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1989DodgeCaravanN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1989DodgeD100N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1989DodgeD150N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1989DodgeD250N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1989DodgeD350N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1989DodgeDakotaN/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1989DodgeDaytonaN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1989DodgeGrand CaravanN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1989DodgeLancerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1989DodgeRamchargerN/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1989DodgeShadowN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1989DodgeSpiritN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1989DodgeW100N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1989DodgeW150N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1989DodgeW250N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1989DodgeW350N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1989PlymouthAcclaimN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1989PlymouthExpoN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1989PlymouthGrand VoyagerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1989PlymouthReliantN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1989PlymouthSundanceN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1989PlymouthVoyagerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1988ChryslerDaytonaN/A
1988ChryslerDynastyN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1988ChryslerLeBaronN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1988ChryslerNew YorkerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1988Dodge600N/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1988DodgeAriesN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1988DodgeCaravanN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1988DodgeD100N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1988DodgeD150N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1988DodgeD250N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1988DodgeD350N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1988DodgeDakotaN/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1988DodgeDaytonaN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1988DodgeGrand CaravanN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1988DodgeLancerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1988DodgeRamchargerN/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1988DodgeShadowN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1988DodgeW100N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1988DodgeW150N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1988DodgeW250N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1988DodgeW350N/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1988PlymouthExpoN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1988PlymouthGrand VoyagerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1988PlymouthReliantN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1988PlymouthSundanceN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1988PlymouthVoyagerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1987ChryslerLeBaronN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1987ChryslerNew YorkerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1987ChryslerTown & CountryN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1987Dodge600N/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1987DodgeAriesN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1987DodgeCaravanN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1987DodgeDakotaN/Aw/o Tilt Wheel; Column Mounted
1987DodgeDaytonaN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1987DodgeGrand CaravanN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1987DodgeLancerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1987DodgeShadowN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1987PlymouthExpoN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1987PlymouthGrand VoyagerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1987PlymouthReliantN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1987PlymouthSundanceN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1987PlymouthVoyagerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1986ChryslerLaserN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1986ChryslerLeBaronN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1986ChryslerNew YorkerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1986ChryslerTown & CountryN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1986Dodge600N/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1986DodgeAriesN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1986DodgeCaravanN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1986DodgeDaytonaN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1986DodgeLancerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1986PlymouthReliantN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1986PlymouthVoyagerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1985ChryslerLaserN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1985ChryslerLeBaronN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1985ChryslerNew YorkerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1985ChryslerTown & CountryN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1985Dodge600N/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1985DodgeAriesN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1985DodgeCaravanN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1985DodgeDaytonaN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1985DodgeLancerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1985PlymouthReliantN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1985PlymouthTurismoN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1985PlymouthVoyagerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1984ChryslerLaserN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1984ChryslerLeBaronN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1984ChryslerNew YorkerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1984ChryslerTown & CountryN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1984Dodge600N/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1984DodgeAriesN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1984DodgeCaravanN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1984DodgeDaytonaN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1984PlymouthReliantN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1984PlymouthVoyagerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1983ChryslerLeBaronN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1983ChryslerNew YorkerN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1983ChryslerTown & CountryN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1983Dodge600N/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1983DodgeAriesN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1983PlymouthReliantN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1983PlymouthTurismoN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1982ChryslerTown & CountryN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1982DodgeAriesN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1982PlymouthReliantN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1981DodgeAriesN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.
1981PlymouthReliantN/ANot compatible with vehicles equipped with a Tilt Wheel.

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

12309426191069921S484342210115209353-16986DS129DS132DS135UDS433

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.