Dodge Ram Headlight Fix 2009 - 2018 (1500 2500 3500)

[@markmusgrove-x2n]

Just wanted to thank you for the tip, im 62 so it was a little bit of work but im stubborn so got it done in about 45 mins thanks again and have great day!

[@bradleysappenfield9401]

This video was so helpful. I had helped my nephew replace his bulb - with the same issue with the light intermittently going out. This video saved us from going crazy!

[@Evergreen085]

2012 ram is new to me. Thank you for this fix its been driving me crazy. Now to fix the exhaust manifold leak...

[@andycrowley6442]

Same. What lumps of crap these are

[@markfox1608]

Very helpful video. Replaced the harness problem solved. Especially grateful for the tip about disconnecting the harness from the system ie pushing down the little green thing. Was frustrated til I remembered you pointing that out

[@danielslobodyanyuk6067]

Passenger high and low beam went out replaced harness and everything worked thank you !

[@samsonaglia428]

Having the same problem now. Just ordered hopefully this does it!

[@vibewb9801]

@@samsonaglia428did it work?

[@samsonaglia428]

@@vibewb9801 nope. Somehow my ground wire from the harness was compromised (had 12V instead of 0) so i ended up just running my ground to the frame and capping the one from the wire harness. Hillbilly fix

[@vibewb9801]

@@samsonaglia428 ohh okay im gonna check mine out to see whats wrong

[@kcrains4349]

Just wanted to say thank you for this. I couldn't figure out what was going on with my new LED lights and this was the issue. Great info, you have a new Subscriber now!

[@LoriSpivey]

Changed the bulb, changed the switch, didn't work...gonna try this. Thanks, glad it looks like something else I can do myself 👍

[@jimmorrison1522]

I changed the wiring harness and it fixed my issue. Thank you for this video.

[@danielhuculak1877]

Thank you for sharing this. I saw another video where the guy (who happened to be a certified mechanic) cut the wires behind the couplers on the main harness and soldered heavier gauge wires on that harness. My 2013 Ram had/has this problem when driving for prolonged travel, such as a several hundred mile trip. Pretty scary and very frustrating.

[@JoelsDriveway]

Indeed, VERY frustrating. Since posting this video, I haven't had any issues (fingers crossed) Thanks for the comment!

[@danielhuculak1877]

@@JoelsDriveway How this well-chronicled problem across (likely) millions of trucks wasn't/isn't a mandatory recall item, I'll never know. We have moose and bears up on my end of Interstate 35 (and I-75) and I don't want to blast one at night while pulling a 4,000 lb travel trailer in a poorly lit, sparsely populated region of the country.

[@JoelsDriveway]

@@danielhuculak1877 Very true! Limited visibility is a serious safety issue. I just watched the video you mentioned where he solderes the wires directly. Seems like a good fix as well. If mine fail again, i might try it out. Although I wonder if there will be issues in the long term.

[@christinadiaz4074]

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[@duaneortego8187]

You can tin the ends of cut wires but crimping is far superior to soldering. Some lights can pull more amperage than others and a solder joint will fail where a crimp joint won’t.

[@Mevans694]

Thanks for the excellent video. Ordering now. If this works, I’m tracking you down and buying you dinner!

[@JoelsDriveway]

@@Mevans694 haha, you're on!

[@kennethfrazier6919]

Just replace headlights on 2016 ram crew cab, the right side is still out, thank you for the video easy to do too

[@casinoslawncare3281]

🔥💯 Appreciate it bro! Worked like a charm, I thought I was going to have to pay $400 for a new TIPM. You the man bro!💯

[@edgeisendorff430]

Thanks you so much for this video and the link to the harness!

[@JoelsDriveway]

Happy to help! 👋

[@gabeescochea6200]

Very helpful! Thank you sir! Super easy.

[@ColinBunston]

Anyone know what causes the shorts and of there is solution for it? Othwrwise I heard replacing these harnesses is a regular thing. Thanks for the video.

[@CDogg-kn4wt]

Thanks bro tried it and it works perfectly except i broke the clip taking it out but replaced it and it's fine.

[@JoelsDriveway]

Cool!

[@seanjackson5291]

Thanks for the video!! You saved me a lot of heartache….

[@thomasscott4470]

Thanks!

[@JoelsDriveway]

Thanks Thomas for the support! Much appreciated 🙏

[@staceyscott6140]

Hey your video really help me out I had they same problem so I ordered me that part and it worked good 👍🏼

[@JoelsDriveway]

Awesome!

[@isaiaslivemusica8788]

do you know exactly the location of the fuse o relay for the headlights ? thanks

[@housahaulicrecordstv4310]

Hi bro thanks so much !!! this really helped me bc i like doing it myself. Just got a 1500 and lights started doing that also the rear blinker too but i guess its same issues as you can see it kinda burned out. Thanks again

[@82DevilsNDisguise]

My right low beam went out so I bought a new bulb. Decided to replaced both headlight lamps (new harnesses came with new lamps) while I was at it. Now both low beams don’t work with either the new harnesses or the old harnesses

[@georgetucker336]

Thanks for the well explained repair for replacement of the harness.

[@jesusmatters4222]

As an engineer, I’ll apologize for molar engineering. To change a friggin light bulb it should take 2 min, not 12 screws, 14 button clips, remove the grill, and the light housing lol this is ridiculous

[@colleenthompson7096]

That plastic grille is a bear if you've never had to pull it apart in past. That took the longest for me, was so careful so as not to break the grille.

[@Broccoli2Blitzd]

I’ve changed both headlight in my 2014 ram and it’s 2 screws, it actually only takes 2 min idk if this is a different model or what 🤷🏼

[@ifs_fishing]

I broke the bottom clips on mine. Way faster to take apart now 😅​@@colleenthompson7096

[@jeffreysnyder912]

Great video spot on

[@bigdawgfan72]

Thanks for the info, doing mine today

[@Mainelyredneck]

Does this affect both pass/drivers headlights at the same time? Mine flickers both lights high/low and it don’t matter if I have lights in auto or on. Had halogen bulbs and leds now. Does it with both.

[@TedReed-h3p]

Yes, that is exactly my problem, very good video. By the way I like your work bench!

[@JoelsDriveway]

Thanks!

[@mikefolknation2851]

Thanks. Great video.

[@mattcox5496]

Very helpful thanks man, I'm ordering the part and hopefully it fixes it

[@colleenthompson7096]

Was wondering if youve had to do this more than once? I followed this video and replaced the harness a year ago. It's out again, so I must do this a second time! ☹️

[@jordanadank4449]

Same bubba

[@SDotCuttin]

Thanks, just fixed mine.

[@ryanlaurain4007]

Just got my bulbs replaced both worked fine, one went then the other 2 weeks later I’m hoping this is the issue

[@tylerjohnson3042]

My 14 ram has projector headlights and the passenger light works sometimes and doesn’t. I checked my harness a month ago and some wires were touching bare together just outside the harness and it looked like it was trying to melt. Just curious do you think this would help mine if I change the harness also?

[@brandonjaime86]

I have a 2014 Ram 1500 Hemi 4x4. I bought it with aftermarket headlights and my issue is my lights stay on. I thought it was my switch inside the cab. But after watching this video i think im going to check out the wire harness. Thanks for this info. 👍 Do you happen to know if the harness you bought works with aftermarket headlights? Please reply 🙏

[@JoelsDriveway]

Id see about tryin to remove the harness you have first before ordering a new one.

[@brandonjaime86]

@@JoelsDriveway I'm addressing the situation now . I'm going to put a shout out for your channel since this was the most reliable video I've seen but I think my wire harness is different. Making the video soon

[@nickwalden9809]

Did you have power to the fuse still with the bad harness after the fuse box? Both of my headlights are not working. Fuses are good but not getting any power. Thinking I might have an issue with the headlight switch?

[@Gorillathinkingpodcast]

nice Vdub as well

[@cabinfever1386]

Awesome, def gonna try.

[@comm-talonsletsplays4805]

Can this also happen to your tail light harnesses?

[@paulthegreat3521]

Thanks for the advice sir.

[@ramongracia6428]

Was it that both headlights were flickering? Both of my headlights are doing that.

[@JoelsDriveway]

Headlight would go out and come back on. New bulb would do the same thing. Check the harness connection and see if it looks burnt/shorted. This will fix your issue.

[@glencuda]

My headlight is different from this. What year is yours?

[@matthewhartman950]

Did you ever have an issue where your automatic high beams were enabled, but they wouldn’t automatically shut off when another car was approaching? Or your automatic high beams would disable when no other vehicle was on the road?

[@JoelsDriveway]

No, I don't believe i have that option.

[@speedslw]

thanks bro

[@edgarv11]

Most definitely it helped out, thanks.

[@h4zZ69]

Thanks

[@JALEEN1994]

Does this work with projectors also ? I’m getting the flicker now and did the bulb swap also and still flicker

[@JoelsDriveway]

This is primarily for the Halogen bulbs but i would assume its the same issue. Check your wiring harness connections.

[@sonnyholub5029]

having this issue on the driver side, saw your video bought the part but my lights don’t look anything like yours, i have a 2012 1500 and there is no wiring of any sort inside my headlight itself? nothing for me to change out i’m lost here

[@burakc9673]

Same

[@thebigman2194]

My truck has the same problem but it’s flicker off and on I change the light switch but it still does the same thing

[@JoelsDriveway]

Make sure the bulb is seated properly and that none of the wires are pinched in any way. Also, sometimes the pins in the connectors tend to "back out" if pulled.

[@josephpainchaud7533]

Would a new whole headlight come with a new harness?

[@JoelsDriveway]

Yes, it should.

[@colleenthompson4069]

Great video! I am curious: did you get a message saying you had a burnt bulb or not? I don't have it for the left lights being out. I went ahead and ordered the new harness and will install it myself now. I sure hope it isn't a problem with the front control module, which is super pricey. Thanks for such clear cut instructions! Plus, the 'pretty face' to look at... you're a very nice looking gentleman, if I have to say so, myself. That's a definite bonus 🤩

[@colleenthompson7096]

Worked great, thanks! That was about a year ago. Looks like it happened AGAIN!!! I ordered the harness thru the link on this video. You're a lifesaver, thanks again!

[@vancedurham5310]

Awesome

[@onemuskynut]

My passenger side high and low will not work. Would it be this harness just seems weird that both will not work. I have regular bulbs too. Guess I’ll have to take it out and see if the plug harness may have went bad I hope that’s what it is. It just is strange that both high and low won’t work

[@hikeemodom9613]

I’m having this same problem. Did you figure it out ?

[@onemuskynut]

@@hikeemodom9613 yes the plug had to be under unplugged and cleaned then I put dielectric grease on and it hasn’t done it since. It’s easy to get too. Just pull back the plastic in the wheel well and it’s right there

[@chrisflores495]

So I just changed my head like to led brand new they were working fine but my driver side head light was flickering and went out so I put my old one on and it still didn’t work you think it’s still the wire harness only thing is that I’m running H1 light bulbs

[@chrisflores495]

I need help

[@JoelsDriveway]

I don't think its the harness. The electrical system is having issues with the LED bulbs. Do you have resistors installed? Look up online "anti flicker resistor/capacitor" kits for your year model. They wire into your current harness and should fix your issue.

[@19Timothy73]

Thank you

[@JoelsDriveway]

You bet!

[@jc4d9905]

With all respect ... love you bro.. 🤣🤣🤣 I subscribed...

[@robertspies6417]

Does one harness affect both headlights?

[@jamiekimbrough-cz1iz]

both my head lights r now out but the driver side was on now both out do i need to repair both sides

[@raynjpg]

Hi there! I was wondering how you found/figured out what the part number was. I have a Ram with the Dual Halogen headlights, as opposed to your Quad Halogen headlights. These replacement wires are not compatible with my headlights, so I was trying to find the version that would be compatible, but I'm not having any luck in my search. Was hoping you could give me an idea of how you found these.

[@iankerr3712]

Thanks bro.

[@jacquelineserret6055]

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[@brandonpowell1613]

I have an 09'. I replaced the harness but it only lasted for about 3 weeks then went out again. I think the medal prongs got damaged. Because i really had to force the connector together until I heard the click, but it almost sounded like something broke.

[@dakodaheidelberg5305]

Did you ever figure it out?

[@onemuskynut]

Had both the passenger side high and low go out Neither one will work can it be this harness or something else It’s just weird that both will not work

[@pugsley735]

Mine also. Looking for answer. Did you figure it out?

[@colleenthompson4069]

@@pugsley735 Did you find out what the problem was? If not, probably should look into replacing the FCM, front control module. It is situated underneath and attached to the TIPM unit, driver's side engine block, by the fuse box. Unfortunately, 4th generation Dodge trucks have an issue with the unit going bad, and taking headlight power out. It's pricey, even for a refurbed one. Bastards know it and never bothered to correct the vulnerability. It is QUITE unreasonable to expect owners to pay $400-1000 to fix headlights. Of course, the manufacturer doesn't want to pay for a safety recall, unless the NHTSA forces them to. Such crap!

[@pugsley735]

@@colleenthompson4069 mine was a loose clip but sucked. Now both sides are replaced

[@colleenthompson4069]

@@pugsley735 I fixed it with the help of this video, yay! It WAS the burnt harness and not the front control module, as I'd originally feared. I will say that the dismantling of grille and light housing was a lot more trouble than video gave hint to. I am so grateful for this video and the link for new part.

[@pugsley735]

@@colleenthompson4069 I left grill in.

[@coyotesnper]

Anyone else have issues with the headlights just dimming for a second when you hit the breaks or when you adjust the blower fan. Put a new alternator in and battery. Still dims.

[@franciscotrevino9058]

Your tipm might be failing

[@eekajmoneybaby9309]

Constantly having light going out even after this fix

[@JoelsDriveway]

Check wiring for pinches/shorts. Check harness connectors for corrosion.

[@splashnavy619]

Thanks for the video. Great information, well done.