Replacing reverse light bulb

[lezmark7]

The reverse lights just dont work well enough for me. Before I went with something a little more complicated I thought I would try a better bulb. I got the light unit out, but the bulbs are not accessible without more disassembly - looks like a sealed unit!? Anyone have advice? Thanks

 

[tron67j]

Not sure what the issue is, it it is a OEM set up they pop out.

2009-2022 Ram 1500 Auxito 912 LED Reverse Bulb Install

Installing Auxito LED reverse bulbs in my dad's 2019 Ram 1500Don't forget to use "thewiscoguyz" for 15% off your order.Subscribe to the ChannelThank for Watc...

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[lezmark7]

the whole light assembly pops out but you cant get to the bulbs, they all seem to be inside, The videos show that it is right there ready to pop out - not on my truck!

 

[lezmark7]

so much for that idea!! I guess Ram wants us to buy a whole unit if a bulb goes out

 

[Tulecreeper]

Not sure what the issue is, it it is a OEM set up they pop out.

2009-2022 Ram 1500 Auxito 912 LED Reverse Bulb Install

Installing Auxito LED reverse bulbs in my dad's 2019 Ram 1500Don't forget to use "thewiscoguyz" for 15% off your order.Subscribe to the ChannelThank for Watc...

youtu.be

Interesting...I watched the video. The guy replaced the halogen with the LED, and after the LED was installed and he put it in reverse the LED bulbs were pulsing. The halogen didn't do that before he replaced them.

 

[tron67j]

Interesting...I watched the video. The guy replaced the halogen with the LED, and after the LED was installed and he put it in reverse the LED bulbs were pulsing. The halogen didn't do that before he replaced them.

To be honest, I didn't get to the end. Kind of like half the books I start. Now I need to watch it all.

 

[crash68]

@tron67j @Tulecreeper that video is on a '19 Classic pick up which is a Gen4 truck.
@lezmark7 if your truck is a '23, unless your over 36K miles the dealership will replace that taillight assembly (it's expensive) under warranty.

 

[tron67j]

Thanks, I admit I searched the truck he had while I was in the bowels of a parking garage with bad service. Thought I hit a 23

 

[turkeybird56]

the whole light assembly pops out but you cant get to the bulbs, they all seem to be inside, The videos show that it is right there ready to pop out - not on my truck!

Do you have LED lighting exterior, ie., LED headlights and rear lights? If so, They R sealed units. If U want more light in the rear with LED, U have to add alternate lighting.

 

[Badger 13]

That kind of sucks for the 23 models. My 4th gen Sport with the LED taillights was easy to replace the back-up bulb with an LED, which made a world of difference. Maybe a under the tailgate light bar would work good for you, if they fit on the new trucks ? Something like the Putco Blade which has plug & play connections.

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[1 MEAN66]

Change the bulbs if ya want, I did, and it made a minor difference. Then I got a led set up from American trucks. Its called: Morimoto (is the brand) Boost Bar License Plate Light. $75. Easy to hook up into the trucks wiring harness right at the back of the truck. Absolutely Fabulous! It just attaches to where your rear plate is mounted. Part number R138702
just an update. Morimoto change the part number to: "LED700". Just got my second one in the mail, will be adding this to the wife's C6 corvette. What is also nice is that you do not even notice that is there, of course till it lights up!