Puddle light connector

[mdk2]

I have a 2018 Ram 1500. I didn't see this talked about anywhere else on here..

I was removing my puddle lights and putting in sequential replacements.
When I removed the plug-in from the passenger side connector one of the prongs remained in the connector and it is stuck in there. I can still put the old puddle light in and it works somehow.
I called a dealership nearby and explained this and they said I will need a whole new mirror, is that really my only option for replacing a little plastic piece that 3 cords run into?
Anyone ever dealt with this before?
Thanks!

 

[caulk04]

Seems that none of the parts to the mirrors, except the glass, are available separate from the assembly. Rather annoying, but that's how it is.

Stop by a junk yard, maybe you'll be able to find a busted mirror for cheap that you can steal parts from.

 

[Titeman2000]

I recently come across this puddle light delema. Went to change light and pegs from old light broke off in the plug. At $50.10 for a new plug, I decided to fabricate my own. My best bud come up with using a 4" wire jump with a butt connector on each end. He trimmed the plastic back on one end and plugged into new light. Sealed entire connector hole with hot glue gun. Used butt connector on the other end to attach to stripped wire coming out mirror. Both ends sealed with shrink tube. Total cost of repair, $3.60

 

[GTyankee]

The parts dept. sells mirror glass & puddle lights

The Service Writers are told to UPSELL products

They will not tell you about the mirror glass & puddle lights, unless you bring it up

If the tilt motors go bad, which is unusual, they are easily replaced
If your mirror housing get cracked or shattered, you can buy new ones from various places, you may have to get them painted, they come in textured & smooth black

Heck, i think even the temperature sensor that is in the drivers side mirror is available

 

[Kinta77]

I have a 2018 Ram 1500. I didn't see this talked about anywhere else on here..

I was removing my puddle lights and putting in sequential replacements.
When I removed the plug-in from the passenger side connector one of the prongs remained in the connector and it is stuck in there. I can still put the old puddle light in and it works somehow.
I called a dealership nearby and explained this and they said I will need a whole new mirror, is that really my only option for replacing a little plastic piece that 3 cords run into?
Anyone ever dealt with this before?
Thanks!

 

[Kinta77]

Mine is 2011 and i had same problem , same. I bought the led and they dont work , check your old connector and compare with this one PT2834 . I think is the same , if you buy the led , before reinsert the housing make sure they both work ( cortesy and signal ) .. Depends the brand , one of side lamps the connector inside the lamp is inverted , that means you will need to invert the wires in one of the lamps ... thats why before doing a solid connection try both sides first ...

 

[Kinta77]

I have a 2018 Ram 1500. I didn't see this talked about anywhere else on here..

I was removing my puddle lights and putting in sequential replacements.
When I removed the plug-in from the passenger side connector one of the prongs remained in the connector and it is stuck in there. I can still put the old puddle light in and it works somehow.
I called a dealership nearby and explained this and they said I will need a whole new mirror, is that really my only option for replacing a little plastic piece that 3 cords run into?
Anyone ever dealt with this before?
Thanks!

You DONT need the whole mirror , just replace the connector This what you need 68064949AA on amazon , compare it with the one in your truck

 

[GTyankee]

 

[GTyankee]

 

[Kinta77]

I recently come across this puddle light delema. Went to change light and pegs from old light broke off in the plug. At $50.10 for a new plug, I decided to fabricate my own. My best bud come up with using a 4" wire jump with a butt connector on each end. He trimmed the plastic back on one end and plugged into new light. Sealed entire connector hole with hot glue gun. Used butt connector on theView attachment 470380View attachment 470380View attachment 470381 other end to attach to stripped wire coming out mirror. Both ends sealed with shrink tube. Total cost

,Same here , I just bought a new sequential led's paddle lights for my Ram 1500 . I pluged it in and they dont blink the way they should . The only thing i did was replacing the connectors ( old ones were rusted ) . But gauge are diferent . The new connectors wires are thicker. And thats the problem , I dont know if the relay is the problem or the connection of two diferent gauge.... Can you ask your buddy what the hell is going on ? ...

Thank you

I recently come across this puddle light delema. Went to change light and pegs from old light broke off in the plug. At $50.10 for a new plug, I decided to fabricate my own. My best bud come up with using a 4" wire jump with a butt connector on each end. He trimmed the plastic back on one end and plugged into new light. Sealed entire connector hole with hot glue gun. Used butt connector on theView attachment 470380View attachment 470380View attachment 470381 other end to attach to stripped wire coming out mirror. Both ends sealed with shrink tube. Total cost of repair, $3.60