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I watched this video recently and it seems to cover the installation decently.
I'd recommend fast-forwarding the non-ram section but he does a good job showing the existing wiring and mounting of light pods in the footwell on his Ram truck.
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I'd recommend fast-forwarding the non-ram section but he does a good job showing the existing wiring and mounting of light pods in the footwell on his Ram truck.
RAM 1500 footwell lights install with led upgrade
RAM 1500 footwell lights install with led upgrade, 100 percent plug and play. This is a very easy and nice looking upgrade. 2009-2018 (LINK FOR PODS SAYS D...
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Those aren't them. The ones pictured are for the trailer brake I think...
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You're most welcome.
Did you locate the small connector that looked like the one in the video?
As previously mentioned, the connectors pictured in your first post, are not for the footwell lights.
The passenger side connector may be held up in one of the wiring bundles with a tie wrap or tape.
There are likely several other YouTube videos on this topic and one of the others may better direct you to the passenger side connector.
Try using the search utility on YouTube.
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rear footwell connector is under the rear seat
If you lift up the passenger side front & rear sill plates,
You should be able to follow the wires from the rear seat up to the front passenger right side kick plate ... then continue to follow those wires
If you lift up the passenger side front & rear sill plates,
You should be able to follow the wires from the rear seat up to the front passenger right side kick plate ... then continue to follow those wires
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Thanks guys! I bought this truck used so, I suppose ol boy said: “no bells and whistles” when he bought it. There are no connectors at all under the back, nor are there any danglers bundled anywhere. I guess it’s square one option if I really want it lol. Not sure I care enough on this one at this point to reinvent the wheel, as I’m not amazing at electrical stuff. I may have to put this one on hold and find alternate dodge therapies.
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Hello. I'm thinking the factory trailer brake controller. It mounts in that area near the steering column.
If it's two pin connector, use a volt meter or test light. See if it has voltage when door open/closed.
If it's two pin connector, use a volt meter or test light. See if it has voltage when door open/closed.
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The OEM trailer brake controller uses both those connectors . I just installed the OEM setup and those are the for the controller.
One should be the large 4 pin (with orange filler as seen in the pic) and the other a 10 pin.
One should be the large 4 pin (with orange filler as seen in the pic) and the other a 10 pin.
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You sure there is no connector? I have an express that has the indent for the light pod or led square piece but I had to buy the pods and secure them to the carpet. I’m willing to bet the connector is still there if you pull down the top carpet. I’m actually putting LED in there after work today.
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It could be a Tradesman, that is easy to spot, by the Front Bumper & Upper Valance
or
an Express, which has a cheaper Sports style
Tradesman, known by the front bumper, it is missing most of the inside goodies
Express has a Sportier look
nothing fancy inside
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an Express, which has a cheaper Sports style
Tradesman, known by the front bumper, it is missing most of the inside goodies
Express has a Sportier look
nothing fancy inside
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My express had the connections behind the upper covering. I just had to by the pods and secure a hole through for the stalk of the pod. I guess I could have gotten the leds as well, but going to try led bulbs first.
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Funny, took a look at the strip on this interior lighting (footwell) and seemed a lot of work. I put nice blue footwell lights into my 2nd gen 2001 Ram with a couple of $12.00 light bars from Autozone (aluminum bars with leds about 6" long) screwed under the dash base with the existing screws on the bottom. Can't see the bars but nice foot lighting. hooked em up to the ashtray light, they come on with lights and dim too. took about 20 min and not hardly any disassembly. Yeah, I know the 2001 is a simpler dash set up and all but, don't forget the old school ways sometimes are the best ways. But, not for everyone I guess. It's all fun though.
