Can’t see the bulb I’m trying to replace

[Jdubb8]

Hello everyone, I just signed up for this forum cuz I need help. I’m trying to replace rt side turn signal bulb in 2014 ram Laramie. I have head light assembly off but I cannot see where the blinker bulb is located. How do I access the blinker bulb??

 

[Jdubb8]

Is there a different place I should post this? I don’t really use forums so having trouble navigating through this. Can anyone help?

 

[crash68]

What do the front of those headlights look like?
Since you have a. 2014 you would want to post in the 4th gen section, already moved the post for you.

 

[Jdubb8]

Thank you!

 

[Jdubb8]

Here it is

 

[crash68]

Any of the replaceable bulbs will be through the cover on the back that's held on with screws.
With the projector style headlights only the High and Low beam bulbs are replaceable.

 

[Jdubb8]

OK the high and low beams work fine it’s just a turn signal light that’s out. You telling me it’s not replaceable?

 

[Jdubb8]

I appreciate your help man, but I guess I don’t know what my options are.

 

[crash68]

The turn signals in the projector style headlights are built in LEDs strips, that are not user replaceable for most. Your looking at having to replace the entire housing.
It's possible to replace the LED strips but involves baking the headlight to soften the sealant and remove the front lens. Not the easiest task

 

[Jdubb8]

You Gotta be kidding me man. Two different auto parts stores looked it up and said the amber bulb is what I needed. I appreciate the help but I’m beside myself!

 

[Jdubb8]

I guess you can’t post emojis but I’m almost crying! lol

 

[crash68]

Two different auto parts stores looked it up and said the amber bulb is what I needed.

They most likely looked up the turn signal bulb (3157A) for the reflector style headlights which use them.
There's not many failures of the turn signals on the projector style headlights.
If you go looking for a used OEM replacement headlight, be aware that headlights manufactured for '16 and newer trucks use 9005 bulbs in the high and low beams. They'll still work in your truck.

FYI: Your truck has has LED taillights also, only the back up light is replaceable in those. The turn signal and running lights are not replaceable.

 

[Jdubb8]

OK thanks for the info. Greatly appreciated

 

[GTyankee]

I noticed something that has nothing to do with the bulbs

The headlight adjustment device, looks like someone was not real careful when they were adjusting, it looks like the teeth are distorted

 

[Runaround]

Do you have the owners manual for your truck? It might show how to change the bulb you are needing to change.

 

[cdn cj]

As someone else posted. LED’s are not replaceable.
I could be wrong but I don’t think they’d burn out all at once. One or 2 may go out but the others would work.
I would check for wiring issues if they’re all out before looking for a replacement lens you may have the same problem with.

 

[Curmudgeon]

As someone else posted. LED’s are not replaceable.
I could be wrong but I don’t think they’d burn out all at once. One or 2 may go out but the others would work.
I would check for wiring issues if they’re all out before looking for a replacement lens you may have the same problem with.

I had this happen with the LED 3rd brake light on my 2008 Honda Civic. That light was basically a printed circuit board with about 10 LEDs on it, all "failed" at the same time.
A quick Google search lead to checking for a cold solder joint where the wires connected to the board. Sure enough. A touch of the iron and a dab of solder fixed it.
A new board alone was $68 at the time, plus shop labor if I didn't do it myself.
So, yeah, check the wiring, connectors, anything you can get to. Hopefully this will turn out to be a cheap fix.

 

[Socalramfan]

Check the wires and connections, other than that……. The bulbs are not replaceable as mention, they are LEDs

Not that answer you wanted to hear, but it is what it is

 

[Jd3443]

 

[Jd3443]

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In the photo that you posted there are two bulbs. The bulb circled in red is your headlight bulb (hi/low) beams. The one circled in blue should be an amber turn indicator bulb, which is most likely what the auto parts store folks are referring to. The led marker lights are not user serviceable.