Air Conditioning Control bulbs

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for you 3rd Gens that have Air Conditioning Control PN: 55056321AA (pictured below) installed, the manual calls for replacement bulb/sockets PN: 05013815AA. I've talked to the stealership and they want $12.23 for each bulb. Searching Amazon I ran across a set that replaces 5013815AA 05013815AA, and get this... this set of 3 bulbs costs under $9.00(with shipping included).

Here is the link: Amazon.com: Dodge Ram Dakota (Set of 3 Bulbs) Heater A/c Climate Control Dash Light Bulb Kit 1500 2500 3500: Automotive


Perhaps many of you know this info, the rest of you... replace those ghetto blown bulbs.

Edit: if any of you can track down upgraded bulbs such as LED, please bump this post for others!
 

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One of the first things I did to my truck when I purchased it in December 2013, was to order the kit sold by Amazon. Two bulbs were out, now they all work great, and it cost me only $6.00 back in 2013.
 
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I added it up to $9 since it says its 3 bucks for shipping. I have one bulb that is on the frits... thus the reason I looked into this. Thanks for reply, always like reviews.

Now to start the search for all the bulbs in the dash cluster:)
 

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I have tried to order a few LED replacements, but the GEN3 are equipped with a little different socket than the actual T5/PC74 combination later models use.

I have searched a lot for the socket as I now have about 3 x 10 sets or LEDs but still not the correct socket to load them in to install in the dash and replace the OEM bulbs.

If ever I find a source or anyone else, please post the source here.

Good luck.
 

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Nice. I bought these bulbs from the same seller on ebay last year. My originals had burned out in my 2008.
 
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awesome! thanks for the update XB! I'm not the best with a soldering iron but I have a few friends who do airframe electrical for a living. I will order a handful of them and let those guys give it a shot for me, will give me a reason to either share a beer or give em a hard time lol.
 
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These won't fit our truck Egress... they are the sockets I have received. If you compare to the photo from the Jeep Forum I have posted earlier you will see the difference in the small hooks on the side which are not compatible with our Instrument panel.

However, these would fit any 2006 and newer as they changed with the new interior design for the new format which is why Justin has these that work on his 2008 :

These aren't as cheap as the eBay ones but I've bought a lot of LEDs over the years from these guys and they're really good quality and you can pick what color and brightness you want for the pc74 bulbs: https://www.superbrightleds.com/search/led-vehicle-replacement-bulbs/pc74/

Sorry...
 
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These won't fit our truck Egress... they are the sockets I have received. If you compare to the photo from the Jeep Forum I have posted earlier you will see the difference in the small hooks on the side which are not compatible with our Instrument panel.

However, these would fit any 2006 and newer as they changed with the new interior design for the new format which is why Justin has these that work on his 2008 :



Sorry...


Sneaky marketing LOL. The fitment tool said they would fit, but you are right, they are different. Good call.
 

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Been there and got screwed myself one my cluster was in my hands...

So if I can spare the useless loss of time and effort to get the darn cluster out I'm glad it helped someone...
 

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I noticed this thread went from AC bulbs to dash bulbs. Regarding the AC control bulbs, does any body have the measurements of the bulb bases?
 
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looks good, maybe a little too bright for my own personal taste.
 

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I used 3 NEO5 bulbs (5mm) in my 2006 Ram 1500. Just finished this mod last night actually.


I contacted Superbrightleds.com and they also said that the Neo5 is the correct size for the A/C control switch. Ordered them and they're on the way. I'll update on the fit for a 2004 model when they arrive. Price for all three and shipping was under $7!
 

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matt.davidson09 , what size did you order for your dash? How many did it require? Thinking of doing my dash next, especially for that low of a price. How could you go wrong?!
 

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weird. my 2005's just went out. so what did everyone decide the size was? atleast for the 04-05s?
 
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