Take charge of your headlamps again with this Standard Ignition switch, the DS-741 Headlight Switch. It installs as a direct-fit replacement for many vehicles, among them the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500, 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 and 1994-1996 Jeep Cherokee.
The headlight switch is the driver's control for turning the headlamps on and off. Standard Ignition builds the DS-741 with these features:
- Quality control from start to finish: Standard Ignition is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products. It maintains quality control through every stage of production, from componentry to the finished product.
- Copper alloy conductors: Used for strong electrical conductivity with low resistive losses.
- 100% tested: Every switch is tested to verify both its mechanical and its electrical switching performance.
- Robust design: High grade materials are built to meet the demanding needs of today's service professionals. The design draws on decades of research and development focused on the technician.
Signs this part may need replacing include headlights that won't come on, lights that cut in and out or flicker, and a switch that feels loose or won't hold its position. Bulbs, fuses and wiring can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the circuit first. If the headlight switch is the cause, the DS-741 replaces it. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for complete application details.
Interchange: 2-HLS20
2HLS20 · S2064 · 56007043 · 56007334 · 56021081 · 56021081AC · 56021081AD · 56021892AA · 56021892AB · 56021896AA · 68148078AA · SW1008 · HL6559 · 88924264 · 88924265 · HL6559SB · HLS20 · DS741T
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
S2064, 56007043, 56007334, 56021081, 56021081AC, 56021081AD, 56021892AA, 56021892AB, 56021896AA, 68148078AA, SW1008, HL6559, 88924264, 88924265, 2-HLS20, HL6559SB, HLS20, DS741T
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the DS-741 headlight switch do?
It is the driver's control for turning the headlamps on and off. If the original switch has failed, this Standard Ignition unit replaces it on the listed applications.
Which vehicles does the DS-741 fit?
It fits many vehicles, among them the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500, 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 and 1994-1996 Jeep Cherokee. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
Is this the right 1994-1996 Jeep Cherokee switch for my headlights?
The DS-741 is a headlight switch listed for the 1994-1996 Jeep Cherokee. Other model years are not among its listed applications.
How do I know my headlight switch is failing?
Signs it may need replacing include headlights that won't turn on, cut in and out, or flicker. Check the bulbs, fuses and wiring first, because they can cause similar symptoms.
Is the DS-741 tested?
Yes. Standard Ignition tests 100% of its switches to verify both mechanical and electrical switching performance. The switch also uses copper alloy conductors for low resistive losses.
