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    Intermittent Dome / Map Light Issue

    I purchased a 17’ RAM 2500 & noticed that the Dome / Map Lights work intermittently.

    The info center on the dash will show that the doors are open, but the interior lights will remain off.

    If they don’t turn on after the remote unlock & opening the door, they will turn on when the key is in the ignition.

    If the truck is running, they might turn on if you open the door too, and other times not so much.

    Does it appear that the lights might be LED?

    As they are a bright white color.

    The Dimmer switch will not turn them on as my 09’ did.

    Any advice?


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    Re: Intermittent Dome / Map Light Issue

    Quote Originally Posted by Banjo83 View Post
    I purchased a 17’ RAM 2500 & noticed that the Dome / Map Lights work intermittently.

    The info center on the dash will show that the doors are open, but the interior lights will remain off.

    If they don’t turn on after the remote unlock & opening the door, they will turn on when the key is in the ignition.

    If the truck is running, they might turn on if you open the door too, and other times not so much.

    Does it appear that the lights might be LED?

    As they are a bright white color.

    The Dimmer switch will not turn them on as my 09’ did.

    Any advice?
    The attached link contains information may help.

    Is the LED dome light a factory soldered in assembly or an aftermarket LED bulb?

    https://www.igotacummins.com/threads...ior-Dome-Light

    2014 RAM 3500 (Aisin) 3.73 4X4 Limited Crew Cab Long Bed DRW. Oil Bypass Filter, Fuel Filtration Kit, Cold Air Intake, City Diesel Actuator and 50 Gallon Aux Fuel Tank.

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    Re: Intermittent Dome / Map Light Issue

    Seems to be an issue with aftermarket led bulbs.

    I switched back to OEM-style bulbs & everything works.


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    Re: Intermittent Dome / Map Light Issue

    Quote Originally Posted by Banjo83 View Post
    Seems to be an issue with aftermarket led bulbs.

    I switched back to OEM-style bulbs & everything works.
    Did you try to rotate the bulb 180 degrees to see if that works?

    Most LEDs will only work one way.


    2016 Ram Laramie 3500, G56, 6.7, CC, 4x4

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    Cummins,G56, Rough Country level, Morimoto LED fog lights, LED headlights, Lund Attitude Steps sprayed with Line-X, DRL's Activated, 35x12.50R18 Falken Wildpeak ATW3, Fuel Vapor Wheels Matte Black w/Dark Tint, A.R.E. Truck cap and swing boxes

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    Re: Intermittent Dome / Map Light Issue

    Quote Originally Posted by watersupply189 View Post
    Did you try to rotate the bulb 180 degrees to see if that works?

    Most LEDs will only work one way.

    2016 Ram Laramie 3500, G56, 6.7, CC, 4x4
    That is good advice; however, in this case, the LED lamp worked but caused intermittent trouble on the CAN bus.

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    Re: Intermittent Dome / Map Light Issue

    Quote Originally Posted by AK Bob View Post
    That is good advice; however, in this case, the LED lamp worked but caused intermittent trouble on the CAN bus.
    My bad, I read that earlier and should have reread it before answering. LOL


    2016 Ram Laramie 3500, G56, 6.7, CC, 4x4

    2016 RAM 3500 4x4 Laramie Crew Cab
    Cummins,G56, Rough Country level, Morimoto LED fog lights, LED headlights, Lund Attitude Steps sprayed with Line-X, DRL's Activated, 35x12.50R18 Falken Wildpeak ATW3, Fuel Vapor Wheels Matte Black w/Dark Tint, A.R.E. Truck cap and swing boxes

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    Re: Intermittent Dome / Map Light Issue

    Quote Originally Posted by watersupply189 View Post
    Did you try to rotate the bulb 180 degrees to see if that works?

    Most LEDs will only work one way.


    2016 Ram Laramie 3500, G56, 6.7, CC, 4x4
    I didn’t as the LEDs worked sometimes & sometimes they didn’t.


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