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Old 02-23-2007, 07:59 AM
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Question Clearance Light Install

I am planning to install a set of clearance lights on my '06 2500 Quad Cab. I've lined up a kit from the Mopar store. My only concern is getting the headliner down and out of the way, over head info console, etc. Has anyone got any pointers for me?

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Here you go!!! This should explain it all!!! This is a write up with pics that I posted a while back!!

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https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...d.php?t=130686
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I thought i read somewhere that the wiring for the cab lights is already in the passenger a piller, is that true?
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Originally Posted by BlackSheep5
I thought i read somewhere that the wiring for the cab lights is already in the passenger a piller, is that true?
This is true.
I would also like to add that you do not need to pull the overhead console to do this job. Just leave in the headliner
The connector for the marker lamps can be found on the right A pillar.
Just use a test lamp to find the correct terminal pin and your done.
It`s a very quick and easy job because you don`t need to mickey mouse the wire to the eng compartment and the run it under the TIPM cover.
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Originally Posted by DrDiesel
This is true.
I would also like to add that you do not need to pull the overhead console to do this job. Just leave in the headliner
The connector for the marker lamps can be found on the right A pillar.
Just use a test lamp to find the correct terminal pin and your done.
It`s a very quick and easy job because you don`t need to mickey mouse the wire to the eng compartment and the run it under the TIPM cover.
Not to argue but I tried running my wire to the passanger a-pillar and it didn't work??? It took all of two minutes to run it to the engine compartment.

Shane
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Originally Posted by Luvnacumns
Not to argue but I tried running my wire to the passanger a-pillar and it didn't work??? It took all of two minutes to run it to the engine compartment.

Shane
To each there own. Not to ask a dumb question, but did you use a test light and turn the headlamp switch to the on position...
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Originally Posted by DrDiesel
To each there own. Not to ask a dumb question, but did you use a test light and turn the headlamp switch to the on position...
We'l DUUUUH!! J/k!!! Yeah I had one he$$ of a time. I didn't have a tester but I had tapped into every wire there and couldn't get power. I had lots of help from guys on here even had T-boe in Wyoming on the phone with me and I had wires there that he didn't??? Who knows But like I said I spen an hour and a half trying to get power from the a-pillar and it took me two minutes to run the wire domn the a-pillar out the firewall and tap into the fues box...

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I think it's a grey and purple wire if memory serves.
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Can you not tap it at the headlight switch? it just pops out, and just tap the parking lamp wire from there?
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I used a test light and tapped in underneath the underhood fuse panel to a wire that I found was hot when lights were on and not when they were off. Don't remember what color it was, but it was pretty easy to find!! Good luck.
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Smile Clearance Light Install?

Thanks to all for the info on clearance light install. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Pete
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Originally Posted by Luvnacumns
Here you go!!! This should explain it all!!! This is a write up with pics that I posted a while back!!

Shane



https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...d.php?t=130686
Shane,

Thanks for the link to your write up. It is very helpful. I'll let you know how my install goes.

-Pete
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