LED Mirror Lights

[Badger 13]

Has anyone tried the Morimoto XB LED Mirror Lights for the 09-18 Ram 1500 ? And if so your thoughts.

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[1SloRam]

Over on the Ram FB groups there are a few guys running the eBay/Amazon ones and have no issues. I’ll be going that route as well. They’re maybe $45.

 

[Badger 13]

Thanks, I don't do FB stuff, but I'll look around. They seem to be a nice addition.

 

[haleme]

Dang, that is expensive. Is this a combo turn and puddle light housing? I have towing mirror and got the $25 pair of puddle light upgrades from Amazon.

 

[1SloRam]

Dang, that is expensive. Is this a combo turn and puddle light housing? I have towing mirror and got the $25 pair of puddle light upgrades from Amazon.

Yes, with a chasing style turn signal animation. Supposed to be brighter.

 

[Heatstud]

I bought a pair for my 2009 Laramie. Installed them and have been sorry ever since. The first pair (well, both pairs so far) blink, but not consistently. They might blink twice then stop, then blink 3 times, then stop, then not stop for 2 minutes, with no rhyme or reason. And each side is different in its blinking.
Contacted Morimoto and filed a warranty claim. First person said send them a video of the issue and they’d get back to me. The second person emailed me that they the lights are faulty and they’re starting a warranty claim. After 4 emails and 2 phone calls over the course of 5-6 weeks, I finally got them to send me a second set.

Which did the same thing.
So, I called them back and they said, “Let’s throw another set at it”. Their tech support could give me no answers as to what the problem is, whether its my truck or the lights. Since they’re willing to send another set, I’d guess its the lights.
I love the way they look when working, but dealing with has been an ordeal. Emailing new video of the issue today. I’ll update with positive results, hopefully.

 

[Badger 13]

That has to be frustrating, especially coming form a company like Morimoto. I did get a set for my 2013 last summer and so far they have been just fine. I sure hope it works out for you.

 

[Turbo67]

I love mine, I was a ******* and cracked the auto dimming glass installing them. That was an expensive oops. I love the smoked look and the turn signal switch backs. Very satisfied with them

 

[RamDiver]

I bought a pair for my 2009 Laramie. Installed them and have been sorry ever since. The first pair (well, both pairs so far) blink, but not consistently. They might blink twice then stop, then blink 3 times, then stop, then not stop for 2 minutes, with no rhyme or reason. And each side is different in its blinking.
Contacted Morimoto and filed a warranty claim. First person said send them a video of the issue and they’d get back to me. The second person emailed me that they the lights are faulty and they’re starting a warranty claim. After 4 emails and 2 phone calls over the course of 5-6 weeks, I finally got them to send me a second set.

Which did the same thing.
So, I called them back and they said, “Let’s throw another set at it”. Their tech support could give me no answers as to what the problem is, whether its my truck or the lights. Since they’re willing to send another set, I’d guess its the lights.
I love the way they look when working, but dealing with has been an ordeal. Emailing new video of the issue today. I’ll update with positive results, hopefully.

This behaviour sounds remarkably like the headlight flicker after upgrading to LED bulbs.

I wonder if AlfaOBD might have any solutions to resolve this issue. I'll have a look when I fire up my PC.

Update:
I scanned every option available, AlfaOBD has an LED option for every other bulb on the truck including reverse lights and license plate bulbs but nothing for the puddle lamps.

This was the only mention of puddle lamps that I could find;



It might be an interesting test to see how this option is set while having the LED bulbs installed and then setting it to yes, if it's not already there. The LED bulbs may not be providing a sufficient load to be sensed by the BCM.

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[RamDiver]

Dang, that is expensive. Is this a combo turn and puddle light housing? I have towing mirror and got the $25 pair of puddle light upgrades from Amazon.

Could you please post a link?

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[Heatstud]

RamDriver, thanks for checking it out. I also whipped out the AlfaOBD to check it out and found what you did. I could have sworn when I first looked through the Alfa that it mentioned “LED” mirror lights, but I can’t find it anywhere.

As an aside, Alfa does say I have a short in the power mirrors for both right and left sides. I thought this is related to the mirrors not being “centered” after the installation. You have to manually move them to their stops to do it correctly. I also felt there was a technique with the truck itself that the mirrors could be centered. Like the windows and sunroof.

 

[RamDiver]

RamDriver, thanks for checking it out. I also whipped out the AlfaOBD to check it out and found what you did. I could have sworn when I first looked through the Alfa that it mentioned “LED” mirror lights, but I can’t find it anywhere.

As an aside, Alfa does say I have a short in the power mirrors for both right and left sides. I thought this is related to the mirrors not being “centered” after the installation. You have to manually move them to their stops to do it correctly. I also felt there was a technique with the truck itself that the mirrors could be centered. Like the windows and sunroof.

You're most welcome.

I'll scan AlfaOBD again when I find the time, I was nodding off while scanning early this morning. LOL

Does the option for 'Puddle lamp present' indicate Yes?

I'm not familiar with the mirrors 'not being centred'. Did your truck come with the mirrors or did you add them?

If AlfaOBD is showing an error on your mirrors, was that present before changing to LED puddle lamps?

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[haleme]

Could you please post a link?

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Gempro 2Pcs LED Side Mirror Puddle Light Lamps Assembly for 2010-2019 Dodge Ram 1500 2500 3500 4500 5500 Towing Mirror Lights, 6000K Diamond White

 

[Heatstud]

Ramdriver
Yes, my truck had factory puddle lamps and turn signals, but they didn’t work when I bought it. The only reason I looked was because I saw an add on youtube. Mine were toast. I didn’t have a reason to check Alfa at the time. Thinking back, it was one of the reasons I bought alfa.

 

[HarryS]

The reason you can't find LED option for puddle lamps is because the originals are LED.

 

[Heatstud]

The reason you can't find LED option for puddle lamps is because the originals are LED.

From what I pulled off of the truck, I figured. My original question was why have 2 sets of Morimoto replacements have had the same issue. I find it difficult to believe they were both faulty, but I work in HVAC and am well aware of bad runs of a usually quality part. So I threw the question out there. It has been answered. Thank you, sir.

 

[BRocks72]

I have a 2011 1500 laramie with the same issues. The factory originals were shot, but still had 1 single led in each mirror that would flash. These new Morimoto lights look great, I just wish they would work properly. For me, the white puddle lights work as they should. It's the sequential turn signals that act out. They might blink 3-4 times in a row and not light up again for 8-10 blinks or work 1 1/2 times and skip the next 4 blinks. The operation is so sporadic.
I am on my second set. Did your 3rd set finally work? Or did you ever get your issue resolved?

 

[mands0807]

Have had the smoked ones since November. Look really nice with the blackout package. My only issue is there is something wrong with the driver door wiring, so my puddle light does not work. Didn't work on the OEM one either. The way the mirror glass attaches to the motor on that side is different than the passenger side, so I'm wondering if the previous owner had the mirror smacked and pinched a wire enough for the puddle light not to work. Haven't had time to pull the panel to ohm out the plug to mirror.