Standard Ignition DS-80 Headlight Dimmer Switch

Headlight Dimmer Switch for Tilt-Column Vehicles

Standard Ignition DS-80 is a headlight dimmer switch built for 12-volt electrical systems and column-mounted applications. It is a direct-fit service part for many Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth vehicles with a tilt steering wheel, including Chrysler LeBaron, Dodge Caravan, and Plymouth Reliant applications.

Key Features

• Bolt-on attachment method for column mounting
• Female 1-way connector with rectangular shape
• 4 blade terminals with male terminal design
• 12-volt electrical specification
• Copper alloy conductors for strong electrical conductivity and reduced resistance
• 100% tested for mechanical and electrical switching performance

Detailed Description

The Standard Ignition DS-80 headlight dimmer switch is engineered for service replacement on vehicles that use a column-mounted switch assembly. Its robust construction and copper alloy conductors support consistent current flow, while the tested switching design helps maintain reliable high/low beam control. This part number DS-80 is listed for a wide range of Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth models from 1979 through 1991, including Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Daytona, and Plymouth Voyager applications with tilt steering wheel configurations.

This part cross-references Standard Ignition DS129 and DS133 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Intermittent or failed headlight high/low beam switching
• Dimmer switch wear from repeated column operation
• Electrical resistance caused by aging switch contacts
• Loss of beam selection control at the steering column
• Switching issues in tilt-steering-wheel vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 1979-1981 Chrysler LeBaron, column mounted, with tilt steering wheel.
• Fits 1984-1990 Dodge Caravan, compatible with vehicles with tilt steering wheel.
• Fits 1981-1989 Plymouth Reliant, compatible with vehicles with tilt steering wheel.
• Verify the connector shape, terminal count, and column mounting location before installation.
• Confirm the vehicle uses a 12-volt system and a tilt steering wheel application listed in the fitment data.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition builds this switch with service-grade materials and tests each unit for mechanical and electrical performance. The DS-80 is backed by the brand’s long-running focus on electrical replacement parts for professional repair use.