Ram under-hood light

[dsolarp]

Hey guys, i was wondering if someone knows how to help me, because i just bought (yesterday) an almost new 2017 ram 2500 5.7 hemi with 3k miles and a very basic package that i don’t mind, in fact i love it that way. So, yesterday night i was looking at the engine bay and after some time (i needed to move the truck under the garage to see inside of it) i realized that the truck didn’t have the under-hood light as my dads 2015 6.7 Laramie, so i started to compare the 2 bays and i saw that my truck didn’t have the plug that sits near the corner of the passenger side, so my question is if i could add a complete harness to make it work or if im screwed and need to get an aftermarket kit?????

I would really want to know, thanks


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[tidefan1967]

Hey guys, i was wondering if someone knows how to help me, because i just bought (yesterday) an almost new 2017 ram 2500 5.7 hemi with 3k miles and a very basic package that i don’t mind, in fact i love it that way. So, yesterday night i was looking at the engine bay and after some time (i needed to move the truck under the garage to see inside of it) i realized that the truck didn’t have the under-hood light as my dads 2015 6.7 Laramie, so i started to compare the 2 bays and i saw that my truck didn’t have the plug that sits near the corner of the passenger side, so my question is if i could add a complete harness to make it work or if im screwed and need to get an aftermarket kit?????

I would really want to know, thanks


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https://www.ramforum.com/threads/diy-4th-generation-under-hood-light-install.60120/page-3

 

[bryce88]

Hey guys, i was wondering if someone knows how to help me, because i just bought (yesterday) an almost new 2017 ram 2500 5.7 hemi with 3k miles and a very basic package that i don’t mind, in fact i love it that way. So, yesterday night i was looking at the engine bay and after some time (i needed to move the truck under the garage to see inside of it) i realized that the truck didn’t have the under-hood light as my dads 2015 6.7 Laramie, so i started to compare the 2 bays and i saw that my truck didn’t have the plug that sits near the corner of the passenger side, so my question is if i could add a complete harness to make it work or if im screwed and need to get an aftermarket kit?????

I would really want to know, thanks


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The factory ones are easy to install but I opted to do an aftermarket kit anyway. They're better in my opinion.



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[Blackdodge2010]

I built my own.

 

[dsolarp]

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/diy-4th-generation-under-hood-light-install.60120/page-3

Yeah that should work if you have the plug for it on the rear corner of the passenger side but this truck doesnt have it so i was thinking what could i do?


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[Blackdodge2010]

You could run a push pin style switch mounted to the fender and run the wiring yourself.

 

[dsolarp]

You could run a push pin style switch mounted to the fender and run the wiring yourself.

I thought about it but got scared because the weather and the water, or in that case it doesnt matter?


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[Blackdodge2010]

I thought about it but got scared because the weather and the water, or in that case it doesnt matter?


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That's how I hooked up mine 4 years ago. I haven't had a single issue. The durability and quality of the system depends on the installer, Take your time, use good materials, solder and seal everything, you should be good to go.

 

[Kinetic]

Has anyone found a way to give the OEM light some better output? I know is has that weird sideways sitting light in there which isn't ideal.

 

[Rado]

The factory ones are easy to install but I opted to do an aftermarket kit anyway. They're better in my opinion.



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What kit did you use ? Man that thing is bright compared to my OEM Light :O

 

[bryce88]

I thought about it but got scared because the weather and the water, or in that case it doesnt matter?


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I wired mine with a pin style switch that came with the kit. I even used a factory hole.

I've been in plenty of rain and snow and salt, and, no problems.
Here's a link to the kit I got, highly recommend it.
Check It Auto - Under Hood LED Light Kit - Automatic on/off https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FW1K12Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_x3.DCbKQX6H02

Picture of the switch it comes with:


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[tidefan1967]

The factory ones are easy to install but I opted to do an aftermarket kit anyway. They're better in my opinion.



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******* that's bright! I had to put my shades on just to look at your pic.

 

[RoadRamblerNJ]

That's how I hooked up mine 4 years ago. I haven't had a single issue. The durability and quality of the system depends on the installer, Take your time, use good materials, solder and seal everything, you should be good to go.

Old Chinese proverb...
"Good wok not fast,
Fast wok not good".

Solder & Seal.......Spoken by wise man

Get creative. LEDs are cheap, bright and draw almost no current.

Pics of what you do, please. [emoji41]

 

[CincyCuda68]

Has anyone found a way to give the OEM light some better output? I know is has that weird sideways sitting light in there which isn't ideal.

Headlight Revolution had super bright led replacement.

https://headlightrevolution.com/2009-2017-dodge-ram-led-under-hood-light-bulb-upgrade/

 

[Site-r]

They make a twisted loop festoon (561), which has the LEDs facing down.
They have them at Amazon and EBay.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B073VFDFN7?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image

 

[Site-r]

BTW, I tried a VLED 561 festoon, and the metal base next to the wire was too fat to fit in one side of the fixture. So it will not work.

 

[Saleen405]

The factory ones are easy to install but I opted to do an aftermarket kit anyway. They're better in my opinion.



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That’s a nice upgrade from the stock one. Might have to jump on this one.

 

[Got 1]

https://www.vleds.com/561-48-ho.html

Got this one. Works perfect and bright enough.

 

[tap4154]

I ordered a 2 pack of these, as posted above. Only $10 and seems well-reviewed.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...n_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1#customerReviews

 

[tap4154]

Wow! I got the twisted LEDs that I ordered from the link above and installed one. Quite a substantial difference!

Before and after.