Courtesy Lights Seem to Have a Mind of Their Own...
Amateur
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 48
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From: Shreveport LA
Originally Posted by HEMI5150 
Your dealer is incorrect.... (IF you have the security group package)
the reason they are staying on, is to let you know that the alarm is NOT activated
Try opening the drivers door, press the door lock button once, then just shut the door (do not use the key fob for this check)
This mode of "Manuely Locked - Arm Alarm" is how the security system works
Read the owners manuel on how to activate the alarm system,
as ther is a brief description in there about it.
After doing this, the LED mirror/puddle lights should shut off very quickly
So did this method work out for you shreve...????
Your dealer is incorrect.... (IF you have the security group package)
the reason they are staying on, is to let you know that the alarm is NOT activated
Try opening the drivers door, press the door lock button once, then just shut the door (do not use the key fob for this check)
This mode of "Manuely Locked - Arm Alarm" is how the security system works
Read the owners manuel on how to activate the alarm system,
as ther is a brief description in there about it.
After doing this, the LED mirror/puddle lights should shut off very quickly
So did this method work out for you shreve...????
Well Hemi I didn't get the chance as it was pouring down rain when I got to the house.... Without a doubt I believe you are correct...
Champion
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Ontario, Canada
I had a mirror replaced not to do with the lights but the heated mirror they also changed a module that was defective.
Shreve..I want to marry your Avatar. Just thought I would put that out there, ya I am a perv. so what.
Shreve..I want to marry your Avatar. Just thought I would put that out there, ya I am a perv. so what.
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2011
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SUBJECT:
Flash: Exterior Mirror Courtesy Lamps Stay On Longer Than The Customer Desires.
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves flash reprogramming front Door Control Modules with new software.
MODELS:
2010-2011 (DS) Ram Truck (1500 Pick Up)
2010-2011 (DD) Ram Truck (3500 Cab Chassis)
2010-2011 (DJ) Ram Truck (2500 Pick Up)
2010-2011 (DX) Ram Truck (Reg Cab Chassis)
2010-2011 (D2) Ram Truck (3500 Pick Up)
**2011 (DP) Ram Truck (4500/5500 Cab Chassis)**
2010-2011 (DD) Ram Truck (3500 Cab Chassis)
2010-2011 (DJ) Ram Truck (2500 Pick Up)
2010-2011 (DX) Ram Truck (Reg Cab Chassis)
2010-2011 (D2) Ram Truck (3500 Pick Up)
**2011 (DP) Ram Truck (4500/5500 Cab Chassis)**
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with Exterior Mirror Courtesy
Lights (sales code LEC) built between August 24, 2009 (MDH 0824XX) and
December 13, 2010 (1213XX).
Lights (sales code LEC) built between August 24, 2009 (MDH 0824XX) and
December 13, 2010 (1213XX).
NUMBER:
08-003-11 REV. A
GROUP:
Electrical
DATE:
February 24, 2011
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The Exterior Mirrors Courtesy Lamps may stay lit longer then the courtesy lighting time out
(after the interior courtesy lights have shut off).
Amateur
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 32
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From: Upstate, NY
My lights do the same thing. It seems like they stay on for 10+ minutes sometimes. As long as they dont drain my battery they can do w/e they want. I wish there was a switch for them though, it would be nice to be able to turn them on when on dark backroads.
Registered User
Joined: May 2011
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Mine have stopped working all together. I have a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. I took the module out from underneath the mirror and it seems water has gotten up in there and caused alot of corrosion.
Anybody else have this problem?
Anybody else have this problem?
Champion
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 3,053
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From: Mopar HQ
It could be a lamp switch, ground or feed circuit. I assume you already checked if it was a bulb issue. You will need access to wiring diagrams or have your servicing dealer inspect/diagnose issue.