Inside Overhead Console lights Failing

[etbrown4]

My 2016 has had the overhead lights fail 3 times. First two, FCA replaced the complete units. Now I have one light on one off, though often when they worked they were weak or dim. (yes I know I could have a bulb out)

I've read it could be:
Bulbs
Bad switches
Bad wires

Other than bulbs, I'm interested to learn the most common diagnosis, and solution.

If it was bulbs, I doubt FCA would have replaced everything!

Must have affected many owners.

 

[crash68]

Sounds like you have the factory LED overhead lights, this post may help:

Flickering LED map light FIXED

**This only applies to the trucks that are equipped with the LED package.** I, like many others, have had map light problems with the stock LEDs. Flickering, not working at all, or lighting up about half brightness. Everyone says "this is not a servicable part, get the whole console replaced...

www.ramforum.com

 

[etbrown4]

I've got Led interior lights around and l leds in the bed, so must have Led package.

It's a bit confusing because your linked article talks about a 194 led bulb.

How do you determine if you have a plug in Led bulb, or if you need the 6 led panel.

Seems that if it is the 194 led bulb, there's no need to take down the console.

 

[etbrown4]

I'm sure I have Leds in overhead console. Unlike several videos showing plug in regular 194 bulbs or some plug in 194 Led bulbs, I have neither.
What's there is a small square flush led panel of maybe 10 tiny Leds, but nothing to plug in or unplug.

Any videos for replacing this type?

 

[GTyankee]

there are several YouTube videos on the LED Overhead

How To Install Led lights - Ram 1500 LED Interior - 4th Gen | 2009 - 2018

Find the premium products here: Premium 3D LED Kit: https://bit.ly/3otvAVW(The kit used in the video)Standard 5050 LED Kit: https://bit.ly/3iWMZFuCompatibl...

www.youtube.com

 

[etbrown4]

This video has the 194 removable bulb.
My 2016 had the factory Led package originally, so no 194 removable bulbs.

Anyone know how to replace factory Leds?