Is there a way to keep the puddle lamps on longer on my 2011 Ram? When I get to work it's dark and I keep my laptop, etc. on the passenger side floor. When I get out of the truck, by the time I walk around to the other side to open the door and get my stuff out, the puddle lamps have turned off already. I didn't see anything in the menu that would adjust the timing on this. Am I just missing it somewhere? Thanks.

 

Yes, while parked go into your menu on your EVIC and there is an option of it. I came across it the other day.

 

The headlamp off delay setting. Default is 30 seconds I think.
There is also the approach lamp setting which maybe times the puddle lamps.

 

I've messed with both of those settings and it hasn't made a difference. Guess I will mess with it some more.

 

Simple - open and close the door twice when you are getting out - the second time, they stay on MUCH longer.

 

Same problem and I had the software update done for the puddle lamps. They were staying on for like 10-15 minutes and the update fixed that but now they shut off in about 15 seconds no matter where I set the timer in the EVIC

 

roadrnnr... what "software update" did you have done to your puddle lamps? My stay on for approximately 10-15 minutes unless I lock the doors. It doesn't matter what setting I have them on in the EVIC. My vehicle is garaged (i don't need to lock the doors)...so it drive me nuts that the puddle lamps stay illuminated that long.

Thanks in advance !

 

Here ya go:

NUMBER: 08-003-11 REV. B
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: March 17, 2011

SUBJECT:
Flash: Exterior Mirror Courtesy Lamps Stay On Longer Than The Customer Desires.
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves checking the software version and, if necessary, 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)
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with Exterior Mirror Courtesy
Lights (sales code LEC) built between **January 1, 2010 (MDH 0101XX)** and
December 13, 2010 (1213XX).
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).
DIAGNOSIS:
If the vehicle operator describes the above Symptom/Condition, perform the Repair
Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE: **The software flash performed under this service bulletin (part level AF)
reverts the Exterior Mirror Courtesy Lamps time out behavior to that found in
part revision level AC. It is not necessary to update the AC level, or earlier,
parts.**
NOTE: If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash should be restarted.

 

What are the puddle lamps?

 

The lights under the external rear view mirror.