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Old 09-28-2015, 07:34 PM
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Anyone know where to get some overhead map light switches? I see them all over ebay for 99-02 Rams, I have a 2004 and can't seem to find any. I don't want or need to replace the whole console, just need switches. I'd rather not have to start splicing things together to get it done. Thanks.
 
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So I found this after searching through hundreds of pages in a parts manual. It basically says the whole console needs to be replaced so there is no associated parts number with the wiring. I know this cannot be the case and someone (or many) have done this without getting carried away. Anybody?
 
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Same way with mine, the spring tabs went bad, took it all apart then found you couldn't get parts... it will work by turning the dash light ***** still, junk yards here wanted 75 bucks LMAO
 
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I changed my O/H console to accomplish two things: restore a failed map light and add HomeLink. The console cost me ~$75
 
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Seems I may have to replace the console, what a pita to replace a switch. I read somewhere that people have tried this: http://www.digikey.com/product-detai...27PB-ND/611176


Any thoughts? I was thinking about giving it a whirl.
 
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I went to radio shack and picked up 2 small red caped micro button switches. I will stop in in the a.m. And get you a part number. If your not in too much of a rush. Very easy to install and I only had to file down the edge that touches the button. While fix was about 49 mints and less than 8.00
 
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Originally Posted by Swick
Anyone know where to get some overhead map light switches? I see them all over ebay for 99-02 Rams, I have a 2004 and can't seem to find any. I don't want or need to replace the whole console, just need switches. I'd rather not have to start splicing things together to get it done. Thanks.
digikey switches just came in today
 
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Hey what console did you use and for what year?
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I changed my O/H console to accomplish two things: restore a failed map light and add HomeLink. The console cost me ~$75
 
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