Light out warning bell

[ray1933]

I there a fuse one can pull to stop[ the bell from driving one nuts and the reading < light out> on the dash panel.

It seems like I read some time ago about this being caused by a bad ground on the tail lights.



Cannot get to them now as I do not want to take the camper off. Suggestions please.

 

[JApol]

The best fix is to replace the whole socket assembly. I believe Rockauto.com has them for about $20 a pair. It worked for me. I think the discount is TURBODIESEL or TURBODIESEL1

I do not have my manual with me so I can't tell you how to disable it.

 

[MSLiechty]

I have checked all my light all work and I've been getting the lamp out message for 3 months

ML

 

[ryecreek]

sound like ya did yer homework but dont forget the 3rd brake light

not aware of a fuse as pulling one will affect other functionc

the wiring is very complex on these trucks and all monitered by computer (fcm/ecm ect)

 

[TimothyLong]

Yeah, I had one last year that drove me crazy. It was intermittent and all the bulbs were working. Then one day I caught one that wasn't and found that the brass contacts on that particular brake light socket had some carbon build up. I took some sandpaper and cleaned the contacts, then replaced ALL of the brake light bulbs and the reverse light bulbs and haven't had a problem since. The key is the socket assembly though. If I have that problem again I'm not messing with it and ordering new socket assemblies.

 

[JRMora]

Socket assembly went bad on my driver side lamp assembly. three months of intermittent chiming really can drive you wild (ask me, I know). $20 for a new socket assembly at the dealer. I carry a spare just in case...



Juan

 

[JStankus]

It is corrosion on the socket assembly. This causes a high resistance when the computer is checking for bulbs out (it runs a low voltage across the bulb filaments to check for opens). When the bulb is actually on the current is high enough to overcome the resistance and light the bulb.



A frustrating problem with an easy fix



John