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Installing OEM LED Bed Lights - Ram 1500

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Jack Griffith’s garage

Jack Griffith’s garage

Күн бұрын

This weekend, I installed the OEM LED bed lights in the truck. I did a rubbing of the factory installation holes in a newer model RAM at work. I then used that hole template as my guide to drill out the holes. Once the holes were done, then I easily fastened the lights into place and proceeded to zip-tie the wire loom along the bedframe up the driver's side. When I got to the installation part where the wire pin is poked through the gasket/grommet in the engine and pushed into the cab, my easy installation plans got derailed. The wire pin did not work with the accessories computer panel(?) under the dash. I ended up having to cut, solder and heat shrink the wire and tie it into the 3rd brake light cargo lighting. If I would have known the wire pin wasn't going to work, I would have saved myself a few steps and not even have removed the panel to access under the dash.

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@sphinx5sam
@sphinx5sam 3 жыл бұрын
Was able to tap in at the C1 plug. Helped to remove the light switch box and AC vent housing and go at it through the vent hole and from below. Headlamp flashlight is a must! Tapped in the a t-tap.
@afrench954
@afrench954 5 жыл бұрын
I used your suggestion and jumped into the cargo light wire. Great idea and saved me quite a few bucks getting the lighta programed at the dealership!!
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 5 жыл бұрын
Andrew French that’s awesome! 👏
@charlescarey4163
@charlescarey4163 4 жыл бұрын
This video showed a novice like me what I needed to know thank you
@johnfitzgerald5158
@johnfitzgerald5158 5 жыл бұрын
Jack thanks for the template. I just drilled the holes and mounted the lights. Still have to complete the wiring. The template really helped. If any of your followers need the template I will gladly pay the favor forward and mail it to them😁
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 5 жыл бұрын
John FitzGerald awesome I’m glad it worked well!
@epix8012
@epix8012 5 жыл бұрын
John FitzGerald I’m interested in the template if you still have it.
@johnfitzgerald5158
@johnfitzgerald5158 5 жыл бұрын
@@epix8012 I still have it. If you have Instagram, connect w me on there and send me a message w your address. Instagram name jfitzg0119.
@chadthompson8043
@chadthompson8043 5 жыл бұрын
Hey John and Eric, any chance you guys still have the template?
@chadthompson8043
@chadthompson8043 5 жыл бұрын
@@epix8012 Do you still have that template by chance?
@scottrobillard2825
@scottrobillard2825 4 жыл бұрын
Damn you Jack, Just picked up 2017 Ram Express I swore I would not go off the rails like I have with my Vette and other cars in past, well yup Ill be modding it up - thank you for the videos, great work!!
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 4 жыл бұрын
Scott Robillard lol! I love hearing that! Heck yeah it’s a great truck!
@kimojon9665
@kimojon9665 5 жыл бұрын
This guy does awesome work, a craftsman I'd say. Great job.
@scottcpan68
@scottcpan68 Жыл бұрын
It appears that there are two different kits available for the 4th Gen Rams (DT). Mopar part # 82214870AB is for model years 16-17 and is also the one that you should use for previous years as well. For 2018 the kit was updated to include a bed mounted switch, Mopar part # 82215795AC. These two kits will also work on the Ram 1500 Classic and Ram HD 2500, 3500 models up to the currant model year. There is also a 3rd kit available for the 5th Gen Ram 1500's (DS) 2019 up to the currant model year , Mopar part # 82215272AC.
@riaanvanderwesthuizen6188
@riaanvanderwesthuizen6188 4 жыл бұрын
Just a small tip: use normal car oil on your drill bits to drill into metal. It saves the drill bit as well as makes drilling a lot easier.
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 4 жыл бұрын
Riaan van der Westhuizen Great tip thanks I’ll try that out.
@Italianborn
@Italianborn 5 жыл бұрын
So the cargo light it is located on the side panel from the steering and is it white ? How come you haven’t tasted it directly from there but to the wiring beside the seat ? I was trying to find this mod from long time..but I’m always afraid to touch electrical stuff and screw it all up !
@everydaylivingusa
@everydaylivingusa 2 жыл бұрын
Great job 👍🏾👍🏾
@BigBadJohnDiesel
@BigBadJohnDiesel 4 жыл бұрын
Is there actually a "Left" and Right light specifically? The instructions says that the "L" is marked on one of the lights, but Im not seeing it. Thanks!
@bradleyworch6742
@bradleyworch6742 5 жыл бұрын
My 2016 2500 tradesmen has the holes for the lights in the bed, so anyone looking for and vehicle with the holes to make a template might try a 2500 or a 3500.
@SeventyGTX
@SeventyGTX 2 жыл бұрын
My 2015 1500 Limited also has them
@njdan301
@njdan301 2 жыл бұрын
does anyone with a 1500 know the correct pins to run the bed switch to, i have to C1 pin 5 wire correct but not sure where the secon wire goes as ive seen 2 different diagrams with different pins and not sure which is correct. the cargo lights work fine after activating with alpha obd with cab switch but cant figure the bed switch out.
@billys4446
@billys4446 4 жыл бұрын
question please ? how did you determine what size fuse to use ? Also do you know what amperage the LED cargo lights draw ? thanks for any input, I am doing this but for a 2019 ram that came without the bed led's
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 4 жыл бұрын
Billy ST I watched a different bed light video that used the led strip and they went with a 20 amp fuse. LEDs have a low amperage draw and I thought I was playing it safe with a 20 but I’m not sure.
@vr4787
@vr4787 3 жыл бұрын
Wish Mopar would just include photos in the instructions with directions instead of those hieroglyphics.
@jeffmayer6312
@jeffmayer6312 4 жыл бұрын
Just so I understand this correctly. You took the wire from the bed lights and put a fuse between where you tied into the wire in the floor and the connection to the bed lights and put them into that compartment? Or am I missing something with the green plug? Great video! I can't believe how hard it would have been to get connected to the panel underneath the dash.
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 4 жыл бұрын
Jeff Mayer thanks Jeff! Yes I put a fuse to the wire that ran to the bed lights just in case something went bad
@chadthompson8043
@chadthompson8043 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Jack nice work! I know it's been a few months but would you by chance have the template on hand?
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 5 жыл бұрын
Chad Thompson read through the comments I mailed it to one of the guys in the comments.
@waltermartinez1941
@waltermartinez1941 2 жыл бұрын
Does any one have a template anymore they would not mine emailing me it. Please and thanks
@colleyjones6061
@colleyjones6061 4 жыл бұрын
I like the lights just don’t know if I won’t to that much work
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 4 жыл бұрын
Colley Jones yea it was a lot of work but totally worth it. I also switched the white third break lights out to LED and it’s super bright. Great for when your off road at night camping or just unloading stuff.
@cavantiwilliams8810
@cavantiwilliams8810 2 жыл бұрын
Where’s you you order the light and harness from
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 2 жыл бұрын
Ebay
@johnfitzgerald5158
@johnfitzgerald5158 5 жыл бұрын
Jack, did you have 2 white wires with brown chasers to choose from?
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 5 жыл бұрын
John FitzGerald I had to use that light to check which one and I just got lucky. Stab it int the wire, hit the unlock button, if it doesn’t work tru the other one and put some electrical tape over the connection.
@johnfitzgerald5158
@johnfitzgerald5158 5 жыл бұрын
@@JackGriffithsgarage got it. I used a check light too. Just finished the install. Your vid and advice came in real handy. Just in time for quadding trip out in elk country, Northwest PA. Should help loading/unloading in the twilight out there!
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 5 жыл бұрын
John FitzGerald awesome happy it worked out!
@phorenw1
@phorenw1 2 жыл бұрын
Mornig Jack, what lights are you using I can't find any for a 2013 ram.
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 2 жыл бұрын
2016-2018 RAM 1500 2500 3500 Cargo Bed Light Installation Kit MOPAR OEM, I got them off of eBay
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 2 жыл бұрын
They didn’t make them for the 2013 but these work and they are what I used
@aaronpeele6356
@aaronpeele6356 4 жыл бұрын
Jack, Are these OEM lights that are considered standard for the 18/19 Models?
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 4 жыл бұрын
Aaron Peele yes
@robm.6400
@robm.6400 2 жыл бұрын
Will this work for a 2015 ram 1500 ?
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 2 жыл бұрын
It should. Yours should be pre wired
@Italianborn
@Italianborn 4 жыл бұрын
Have you tried and keep them on for like 10 min or so ? , Just to see if the power was enough..
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 4 жыл бұрын
Alessandro Terracciano no I havent
@jakemason9436
@jakemason9436 5 жыл бұрын
Couldnt you just push out the light switch panel with the cargo light switch and connect right behind there? Nice mod!
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 5 жыл бұрын
Jake Mason maybe?
@jakemason9436
@jakemason9436 4 жыл бұрын
Found my own answer. Can't tap switch. It's bcm controlled. Have to tap the wire you did. I did it a bit differently. Used the tap on that wire as a trigger for a new relay to switch power to the harness for the bed lights. . Thanks.
@DaTbOiRhYnO187
@DaTbOiRhYnO187 3 жыл бұрын
What is the bolt that holds up the led lights
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 3 жыл бұрын
It’s one that comes with the kit and it goes into a wing nut spreader type thing, it might be a screw not a bolt
@DaTbOiRhYnO187
@DaTbOiRhYnO187 3 жыл бұрын
I just got the light replacement since truck already has the wiring kit set up. But don’t have the bolt lol... so yeah idk what’s the number
@WHITETAIL215
@WHITETAIL215 4 жыл бұрын
Is there already a wire harness set up for this if so where is it
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 4 жыл бұрын
Dylan .M depends on what year you have. I have a 2013 and it was not an option that year. If you look up in the ram forum you can find the years the harness is in there. I have heard it is tucked up on the drivers side rear area. I don’t know specifically.
@WHITETAIL215
@WHITETAIL215 4 жыл бұрын
@@JackGriffithsgarage thank I have a 2015 holes are there I will half to check it out thanks for responding
@jakemason9436
@jakemason9436 5 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link to the kit? Thanks.
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 5 жыл бұрын
Jake Mason rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F401071261486
@ls1powered240sx
@ls1powered240sx 4 жыл бұрын
Did you use a lift?
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 4 жыл бұрын
Master Yoda no I just crawled under it.
@MrDreadfu1
@MrDreadfu1 4 жыл бұрын
2018 ram 2500 and I had the cut out, with the wiring already done. However, my lights won't come on and I'm asking before I have to trace it down. Does anyone know where the control button is or is this supposed to automatically come on once I open my truck bed? I searched and can't find a fuse. Any help would be appreciated.
@pfalcon9716
@pfalcon9716 4 жыл бұрын
MrDreadfu1 I believe the dealer has to flash it or you need alphaobd to flash it on yourself.
@MrDreadfu1
@MrDreadfu1 4 жыл бұрын
P Falcon ty. I’ll look into that!
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 4 жыл бұрын
I’m positive the dealer has to turn it on. AlfaOBD can do it and totally worth the money for it. Saves going to the dealer
@MrDreadfu1
@MrDreadfu1 4 жыл бұрын
Jack Griffith's Garage the dealer will only charge $99.95 for me. The alphaobd is 79.99 ish. I think I’ll just let them do it. Thanks for the replies though.
@jonathanrossman8657
@jonathanrossman8657 4 жыл бұрын
MrDreadfu1 I have a 2018 1500 Ecodiesel that came without cargo bed lights and I’m curious to see if it is prewired to add the lights. Can you describe where the existing harness/connectors were? Thanks
@hottrod757
@hottrod757 4 жыл бұрын
I need that template, do you know where I can find one, I know you made yours
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 4 жыл бұрын
Justin Matkins I mailed it to one of the guys in the comments. Look for the first thread that mentions it and ask.
@RichSobocinski
@RichSobocinski 4 жыл бұрын
Maybe you can scan it as a full size PDF (or include something for scale) and post a link to it?
@DragonKnighte2798
@DragonKnighte2798 4 жыл бұрын
link to parts?
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 4 жыл бұрын
DragonKnighte2798 www.ebay.com/itm/311739306426
@jlserna11
@jlserna11 5 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video for the fog lights
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 5 жыл бұрын
jlserna11 a video of how to install them and wiring them up? Or just installing new lights on the truck? I’m planning on replacing the factory ones with yellow ones. That will be coming late this summer.
@jlserna11
@jlserna11 5 жыл бұрын
Installing them and wiring them up
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 5 жыл бұрын
jlserna11 no mine came with the lights already installed
@johnfitzgerald5158
@johnfitzgerald5158 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Jack. Any luck on that template?
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 5 жыл бұрын
John FitzGerald i have had difficulty getting the work scanners to work. If you want to email me your address I will mail it to you if you want. JHLG@MSN.COM
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 5 жыл бұрын
John FitzGerald I didn’t get anything email and I checked my junk too.
@johnfitzgerald5158
@johnfitzgerald5158 5 жыл бұрын
@@JackGriffithsgarage sorry type .net instead of .com. You should have it now
@johnfitzgerald5158
@johnfitzgerald5158 5 жыл бұрын
Jack, we have a few other Rams in the parking lot at work, but none have the pre-cut holes from the factory. Would it be possible for you post the dimensions of your template and placement of holes?
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 5 жыл бұрын
John FitzGerald I can but it wouldn’t be until this weekend.
@johnfitzgerald5158
@johnfitzgerald5158 5 жыл бұрын
@@JackGriffithsgarage that would be great. I just received the light yesterday and planning to install them this weekend.
@JackGriffithsgarage
@JackGriffithsgarage 5 жыл бұрын
John FitzGerald I am trying to scan the template so you can just print the same thing out.
@johnfitzgerald5158
@johnfitzgerald5158 5 жыл бұрын
@@JackGriffithsgarage that would be awesome. Thanks much!
@johnfitzgerald5158
@johnfitzgerald5158 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jack. I just emailed you.
@calimann21
@calimann21 3 жыл бұрын
That doesn’t appear to be a lot of light. Those aren’t very bright at all.
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