RonG
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- 2005
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- Cummins 5.9 Diesel
I've noticed that posts/questions like this don't usually get much response, but I have done a pretty exhaustive search and am running out of places to look. So...
My 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 "side marker" (rear fender) lights have pretty much baked the lamp sockets. I tried a few ways to try and salvage/repair them, but for some reason, all four of them have a good bit of resistance between the connector blades on the truck wiring side to the lamp/lens side. One of them makes no connection at all. So, I began searching for replacements. The last place I want to purchase them from is Dodge/Chrysler ... they are insanely over priced! In fact, Dodge doesn't have a listing for just the Socket! They WILL sell you the entire assembly for only $81.00... Each!
My searches online through multiple sources have proved unsuccessful; and many of the "possible" replacements were fairly pricey too. I looked to Amazon, eBay, and numerous "Google" searches. The closest I came to finding the actual "lamp sockets" was from a source (eBay seller, QuirkParts) that shows images for sockets for 2002 - 2004 (also, for 1998 - 2010, with different part #) Jeep (Liberty) side marker lights; and, those only "look like mine as far as the eye can tell by their online images." Their part numbers don't match my Dodge's.
Even local salvage yards don't seem to have any of these. Side note: I have noted that salvage yards aren't overly excited about helping you if you are searching for a "small ticket" item.
So I was hoping someone in the Forum might have some of these from an old "parts truck" or know of someone who does. I really only need the sockets, but am absolutely willing to buy all four complete assemblies from a used source... for a "reasonable" price.
I will be very appreciative for any help anyone can offer, and "Thank you!" in advance.
My 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 "side marker" (rear fender) lights have pretty much baked the lamp sockets. I tried a few ways to try and salvage/repair them, but for some reason, all four of them have a good bit of resistance between the connector blades on the truck wiring side to the lamp/lens side. One of them makes no connection at all. So, I began searching for replacements. The last place I want to purchase them from is Dodge/Chrysler ... they are insanely over priced! In fact, Dodge doesn't have a listing for just the Socket! They WILL sell you the entire assembly for only $81.00... Each!
My searches online through multiple sources have proved unsuccessful; and many of the "possible" replacements were fairly pricey too. I looked to Amazon, eBay, and numerous "Google" searches. The closest I came to finding the actual "lamp sockets" was from a source (eBay seller, QuirkParts) that shows images for sockets for 2002 - 2004 (also, for 1998 - 2010, with different part #) Jeep (Liberty) side marker lights; and, those only "look like mine as far as the eye can tell by their online images." Their part numbers don't match my Dodge's.
Even local salvage yards don't seem to have any of these. Side note: I have noted that salvage yards aren't overly excited about helping you if you are searching for a "small ticket" item.
So I was hoping someone in the Forum might have some of these from an old "parts truck" or know of someone who does. I really only need the sockets, but am absolutely willing to buy all four complete assemblies from a used source... for a "reasonable" price.
I will be very appreciative for any help anyone can offer, and "Thank you!" in advance.
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