Lamp out light - Dodge Diesel

mijpa · 08-07-2006, 09:18 PM

For the last 2 days i hear the alarm dinging away but nothing on the dash has been lighting up to make me aware of to what's alarming.

Then the lamp out light started flashing. I've checked everwhere for a burnt up bulp but all the lights are working. Anyone have any ideas as what to look for?

Hillbilly_Deluxe · 08-07-2006, 09:55 PM

test ur Brake Lights? I had that Happen in my Hemi the other day, became a real pain in the butt while driving.

mijpa · 08-07-2006, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Adair2K5

test ur Brake Lights? I had that Happen in my Hemi the other day, became a real pain in the butt while driving.

A Pain in the butt doesn't give it justice. I was about 3seconds from going postal!!! The brake lights are fine. all lights are running

bubba33 · 08-08-2006, 12:06 AM

Replace the bulbs in the tail lights .I have had this happen before.

TexasCTD · 08-08-2006, 01:16 AM

This sensor can tell that the light bulbs are about to go out, even before they do. Just replace your rear bulbs and it should solve it.

Also, in my case....i checked one of my taillight bulbs once and noticed that part of the bulb was lighting but another filiment in the bulb was not. It is just one of those things that will have to be replaced from time to time, but it warns you in some cases before the bulb actually goes out.

mijpa · 08-08-2006, 09:15 AM

Thanks guys. I will replace the bulbs. I would assume all 3 brake lights?

bubba33 · 08-08-2006, 09:18 AM

third brake light on the cab should be ok.

Dodgezilla · 08-08-2006, 02:42 PM

Mine is doing this for the third time in 3 years... Yes it gets irritating after a while. I'll be replacing a bunch of bulbs yet again.....

handymantim · 08-08-2006, 02:43 PM

The lamp out indicator doesn't look at the 3rd brake light. It only looks at the headlights (high and low), the turn signals, and the 2 fender brake lights.

Do a search for "lamp out." You will have all your questions answered.

mijpa · 08-08-2006, 04:23 PM

I guess I'll just replace them all. Thanks for the info

handymantim · 08-08-2006, 04:38 PM

When you say "replace them all" do you mean the headlights too? If so, then it sounds like you didn't do your homework.

The common problem here is the brake lights. Some have even had to replace the circuit board in the taillight from excessive resistance and heat buildup. In this case replacing the bulbs won't help because the connection is already ruined.

mijpa · 08-08-2006, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by handymantim

When you say "replace them all" do you mean the headlights too? If so, then it sounds like you didn't do your homework.

The common problem here is the brake lights. Some have even had to replace the circuit board in the taillight from excessive resistance and heat buildup. In this case replacing the bulbs won't help because the connection is already ruined.

Negatory. I meant both brake lights

Dodgezilla · 08-09-2006, 04:22 AM

I've had the Lamp Out light come on for the headlights too and it just comes on when the light is out, period. None of this on and off for two weeks stuff. If it's doing what you say then it's the taillights....

08-07-2006, 09:55 PM	#2
Hillbilly_Deluxe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sussex, New Brunswick Posts: 91 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	test ur Brake Lights? I had that Happen in my Hemi the other day, became a real pain in the butt while driving. __________________ 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 24v, 6 Speed, Laramie, Quad Cab, Long Box, "Arrest Me Red" BHAF, Silencer Ring & Muffler MIA, Edge EZ, Smarty Tinted Windows, Shaved Badges, Recon Smoked Cab Lights

08-08-2006, 12:06 AM	#4
bubba33 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: st louis Posts: 212 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Replace the bulbs in the tail lights .I have had this happen before. __________________ 2003 HO 4x4 auto 373 short bed graphite with 2 tone factory alum 4in nerf bars inner rear tubs and mud flaps

08-08-2006, 01:16 AM	#5
TexasCTD Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 5,679 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	This sensor can tell that the light bulbs are about to go out, even before they do. Just replace your rear bulbs and it should solve it. Also, in my case....i checked one of my taillight bulbs once and noticed that part of the bulb was lighting but another filiment in the bulb was not. It is just one of those things that will have to be replaced from time to time, but it warns you in some cases before the bulb actually goes out. __________________ 2004.5 SRW 3500 Black 4x4 SLT CTD QCLB, RanchHand w/ Milemarker 12K, Frontier Rear Bumper, Putnam XDR Class V hitch, Hellwig, Pacbrake air bags, KORE 3'' Springs, PW Flares, Nitto Duragrapplers 285/75/17, AFE Stg 2, Walbro 392 w/2 micron, Smarty, TS MP8, Lazarsmith Traction Bars, DTT 48RE w/DTT Triple Disc TC, F1 v. springs and Flux 1.8s (needs more turbo now!) 506/1057 6-13-09, 13.27 at 8390lbs 10-10-09--stock stix, turbo, cp3 2004 WW FS2600 Toyhauler T.O.M. Dec. 2008

08-08-2006, 02:42 PM	#8
Dodgezilla Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 8,775 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Mine is doing this for the third time in 3 years... Yes it gets irritating after a while. I'll be replacing a bunch of bulbs yet again..... __________________ 04 Green/ Silver Dodge Ram 2500 4x4, 305/555 HO CTD, Custom 4" exhaust, HE351 turbo, VA C3.2

08-08-2006, 02:43 PM	#9
handymantim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 915 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	The lamp out indicator doesn't look at the 3rd brake light. It only looks at the headlights (high and low), the turn signals, and the 2 fender brake lights. Do a search for "lamp out." You will have all your questions answered. __________________ 4.5 3500 SLT QC SRW 48RE 3.73LS

08-08-2006, 09:15 AM	#6
mijpa Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 119 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Thanks guys. I will replace the bulbs. I would assume all 3 brake lights?

08-08-2006, 09:18 AM	#7
bubba33 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: st louis Posts: 212 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	third brake light on the cab should be ok.

08-08-2006, 04:23 PM	#10
mijpa Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 119 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I guess I'll just replace them all. Thanks for the info

08-08-2006, 04:38 PM	#11
handymantim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 915 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	When you say "replace them all" do you mean the headlights too? If so, then it sounds like you didn't do your homework. The common problem here is the brake lights. Some have even had to replace the circuit board in the taillight from excessive resistance and heat buildup. In this case replacing the bulbs won't help because the connection is already ruined.

08-09-2006, 04:22 AM	#13
Dodgezilla Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 8,775 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I've had the Lamp Out light come on for the headlights too and it just comes on when the light is out, period. None of this on and off for two weeks stuff. If it's doing what you say then it's the taillights....

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