No map lights , want em ?

[geezer336]

Didn't notice the new 18 Tradsman didn't have the overhead console with map lights . I kinda need em as the ol eyes aint what they used to be . Is the wiring in the headliner already if I put one in myself ? See some on Ebay , aint skeered to jump in there to get console installed but only if wiring is there for plug and play install . Is there an overhead console with sunglass holder avalable ? Bound to be an easy enough job correct ?

Thanks

 

[McBroom]

Didn't notice the new 18 Tradsman didn't have the overhead console with map lights . I kinda need em as the ol eyes aint what they used to be . Is the wiring in the headliner already if I put one in myself ? See some on Ebay , aint skeered to jump in there to get console installed but only if wiring is there for plug and play install . Is there an overhead console with sunglass holder avalable ? Bound to be an easy enough job correct ?

Thanks

Yes easy job. Talk to the parts department at the dealership and the can give you a printout of the overhead wiring. I would believe it’s there cause it’s cost so much more for individual wiring harnesses or each trim level.


I Love my 18 Ram 2500HD 4x4 CC
Blue Streak Pearl off-road

 

[sandawilliams]

Didn't notice the new 18 Tradsman didn't have the overhead console with map lights . I kinda need em as the ol eyes aint what they used to be . Is the wiring in the headliner already if I put one in myself ? See some on Ebay , aint skeered to jump in there to get console installed but only if wiring is there for plug and play install . Is there an overhead console with sunglass holder avalable ? Bound to be an easy enough job correct ?

Thanks

These put out far better light than our factory map lights and most include Velcro for attaching to the headliner.

 

[geezer336]

These put out far better light than our factory map lights and most include Velcro for attaching to the headliner.
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LOL . Well not yet anyways but thanks the same .

 

[BigRick]

I just purchased a 2018 tradesman as well and have the same issue. It's not that you cant see, there is just no lamp up there like there should be. Hope FCA changes this in the future. I have purchased a console kit for that on ebay myself, and it came with the wiring harness pieces, that I have to assemble and code myself, not to mention cut open the headliner. if you find anything, let me know. Cause I couldn't find anything to help with it online or from the seller. Shown is what i bought.

 

[crazykid1994]

I just purchased a 2018 tradesman as well and have the same issue. It's not that you cant see, there is just no lamp up there like there should be. Hope FCA changes this in the future. I have purchased a console kit for that on ebay myself, and it came with the wiring harness pieces, that I have to assemble and code myself, not to mention cut open the headliner. if you find anything, let me know. Cause I couldn't find anything to help with it online or from the seller. Shown is what i bought.

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I believe you’re supposed to tie it into the center overhead light

 

[PaulTGarrett]

There are a number of really good threads and YouTube videos on how to install the OH console... Here's one that I have bookmarked for when I add the console to my truck...

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/how-to-add-overhead-console.23296/