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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2019
- 2014 to 2019 Ram Promaster.
Dave shows how we change our ram promaster headlight replacement bulb. Changing your headlight bulb is an easy and inexpensive maintenance job. A few simple tools are needed and the bulbs range from $10 to $15. If your were to pay to have this service done you can expect a bill of $80 to $100.
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Best video on changing low beam bulb. The diagram showing the correct alignment of the new bulb into socket is very helpful! Job well done!
NOBODY COULD PRODUCE A BETTER VIDEO ON HEADLIGHT BULB REPAIR THAN BOTH OF YOU!!!
After watching your other videos and seeing how thorough you explain complicated things I wanted to see this video knowing I likely will do such a repair in the future.
The camera focusing is perfect, as is the lighting in otherwise dark areas under the hood.
"The Devil is in the details." - You both spend the time showing how parts fit and need to correctly be taken apart and reassembled!
As always, THANK YOU FOR POSTING!
WOW!!!! thank you so much! That is such a wonderful compliment!! Funny, we have gone back to watch our own video to change the headlight several months later....lol
Who doesn't love knowing how to fix something and save big $$$ ? Thank you so much for all the careful attention to details.
+cesalt Very welcome. Save money and time😀
Best how to do video on You Tube. You made that look easy. Thank you
+Ron Gehlken You are very welcome. Glad you liked the video and thank you for the positive feedback 😎
I’m not sure if it looks way, but I think I will be able to do it myself by following your instructions! Thanks ✅
hundreds of van lifers driving a ProMaster out there, you could carve a niche and help them with ProMaster questions, good luck. BTW, I have the same van, Thanks for the video.
Nice. Straight to the point. Replacing my blown bulbs tomorrow. Cheers.
Your videos are awesome, they've helped me a lot with my promaster. You'd make a good teacher.
You guys did an amazing job on this video. Someone who pays attention to detail! Really really easy to follow you!
Thank you!
I am so thankful for this. I have never had someone teach me about cars. I know how to build or fix just about anything in a house or construction site but never got taught cars. Something I def will be learning before hitting the road.
+Sunshine Ak You are very welcome. We hope to do a video on adjusting the headlight beams also. When we built out our van it slightly raised the front end up and now we bright oncoming traffic. We are guessing this is a common problem and super easy to fix😀
An excellent instructional video with clear and well presented information. Huge thanks!
Great how-to video. I haven't had to do this yet, but now I can. This could have bee intimidating, but you explained, step by step, noting where all of the tabs are. Thank you!
+David Yule thank you! We’ve changed our light bulb 3 times now.... Dave is getting really fast at it! He even went back to watch his own video for a refresher😂 thanks for commenting and your support!
Thank you so much for this excellent video! I just replaced my headlight bulb and your easy to follow directions were perfect. This is the first time I've fixed anything on my van by myself.
Awesome feedback ! We are happy to help. Your comment makes it work the effort. Have a great day 😀
4 minutes each side. Many thanks!!!
followed your instructions and did it in a jiffy! Best headlight replacement video out there. thank you!
Glad it helped! That makes our day!
Good video, thank you. I did, however, have trouble getting the bulbs to seat properly, ie, under the little tab. I found it much easier to place the unattached bulb into the assembly by itself and then attach power cord.
Well done Dave. Your videos are very helpful. And really like your van!
Thank you! We are happy you like our van and always happy to help 😀
Thank you very much for the information. I like how you went slow and put things back and took them off again. That helped a Lot so I did not have to go back and re watch over and over. I have subscribed and look forward to seeing more videos.
Thank you for the kindness! We are happy to help 😀
Thank you so much! I would probably have broken something without your video.
Best simple video to show how it's done, thank you.
Thank you so much! We appreciate the kind words. Take care and happy travels.
EXCELLENT video. Thanks so much for all the detail in removing the plastic parts etc. Really appreciate it.
You are welcome! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
Very thorough instructions, thanks. I feel like I can now do the job without breaking something and that will save me even more money.
+Timothy J. Marsh Very welcome Tim. Now all you need is a promaster! 😂Thank you for watching and commenting. Happy trails friend😀
Thank you for this very quick and easy to follow instruction. I successfully changed both low beams by myself in about 70 minutes. I didn’t have the correct sockets at first but halfway thru someone gave me their metric socket set. After that it was easy. I think I saved myself $100+.
+Kelly L that is so AWESOME!!!
Great camera work, and detail. Thanks
We are happy to help. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. We are starting to build a library on how-to videos for the Ram Promaster. Take care and have a fantastic day.
@@oneadVANtureatatime I had seen another video (not yours), but was obvious camera was on a headband, too much head movement and away from the subject at hand. Not hating, just saying.
Seriously dude thanks a lot ... You are good and easy to follow. You should do more maintenance videos on the Promaster.
Thank you! We are happy to be helpful and have more videos coming 😎
Thank you. Very clear and I love the visuals.
Good job, now I will install LED lamps, will need to glue with RTV a ring to the housing so that the new LED bulbs fit onto the glued ring.
Thank you so much for this video!! My passenger side headlight went out and I replaced the bulb myself?!!!! All I did was go step by step, following the video. It took me an hour because I put the bulb in wrong and I couldn't get the clamp to lock. Once I watch that part of the video a few times my light when on, figuratively, and I took the bulb out and put it in the right way. You saved me over $100 and gave my self gratification that I can do anything. Keep the projects coming! Love your videos.
Great job, Lorraine! Comments like yours help keep me motivated to make more of these type. We are happy to help and appreciate your comment. 😀😀😀
Thanks for the help! Ya have a high quality succinct teaching method!
Just a few things to add after replacing both my headlight bulbs. Rather than plugging the bulb into the socket and then putting the bulb down into the bulb hole, its easier to seat the replacement bulb down in the bulb hole and then push the wiring plug down on the bulb after the bulb is already seated in place. This allows you to get the metal tab on the replacement bulb to go under the metal tab on the housing next to the hole for the bulb. Otherwise, you will be struggling to get the bulb's metal tab under the metal tab on the bulb housing. If you don't get your replacement bulbs seated just right, it will cause your headlights to diffuse in a wide pattern and look overly bright.
Ok, that's a great tip! I will be trying that the very next time, Thank you! Much appreciated. That is the one part I struggle with. 😎
OMG THANK YOU FOR THIS TIP!!! After struggling with that bulb contraption thingy and cursing up a storm I came back and saw your comment - life saver! So easy putting the bulb in the hole, then pushing the plastic doodad over it all - was done in 5 seconds! Thank you!🏆
I never would have thought of doing it this way. I have had major struggles with the damn plastic clip. On one side, I resorted to using electrical tape to keep it from coming out - couldn't get the tab to hold it. Such a bad design! I'm thrilled to have another method to try, now that the bulb has burned out on the other side.
What a fantastic video it made things so easy for me. Thanks again.😊
I have this same van. This is a pain in the ass. They would rather a visit to the dealer to change the light bulb. This video was a super help. Thumbs up!
We noticed if we manually switch the lights off before shutting down the engine we don't get anymore burned out lights! Take care and thank you for watching. 😎
Great video! If anyone doesn't have all these tools it takes a little patiences but you can stick you hand back in there and pull them right out and replace them! Have a 2016!
I have heard of people doing it that way! Nice job 😀
This is far and away the best explanation I have seen of how to change the lightbulbs on a ProMaster. I changed the bulbs, both sides highbeam and low beam, on our Winnebago Travato which is on a ProMaster 3500 chassis. These were the original equipment LLH7 bulbs and lasted over 5 years. These bulbs failed within a few days of each other. I would add to the procedure that it if it is difficult to screw in the round moisture barrier/covers, spraying a little Teflon dry lube onto a paper towel and wiping the blue gasket around the base of the round cover and then around the receptacle in to which it fits will make these covers go in much easier. I recommend against spraying the Teflon lubricant directly onto the round moisture barrier/covers or onto the receptacle area of the light fixture housing. When removing the lower panel, even being as careful as I could, i ended up breaking off one of the plastic tabls that help to secure this panel. I may glue the tab back onto this lower panel, however, with the tab missing, it sure is easier to remove this panel that with the tab still present. Since I installed Silvania Silverstar Ultra H7 bulbs, which have an estimated service life of 85 hours (that would be 1-2 years of night-time driving for me) I may need to change the bulbs again. I used to leave my low beam headlights on during gthe daytime, however, I will not longer do that gioven the projected service life of the Silverstar Ultra bulbs.
Great tip Richard! That will also help to keep it water right! Thank you for your kind comment, we appreciate it very much. 😀
Shared your video with the group over on the Facebook Group "Travato Base Camp". Hopefully it'll get you a few more subscribers. Agree with Ron below, best video out there on the subject!
+HighlanderTCBO1 We really appreciate you sharing our videos!! We have been boondocking at a remote lake with no connection the last 5 days and just got back on here to comment. We have got about 15 new subs in those few days so I think that's thanks to you!!! Thank you very much.!!😀😀😀
Appreciate you guys for this video. Super helpful!
Very welcome, we are happy to help 😀
Excellent video, very clear and useful, Thanks a lot !
Another excellent how-to-do video, I hope the lights on my 2018 pro master last a little longer.
+Pat thank you, I hope yours last longer too!
Ram and Dodge have issues with these LED headlights. Some people have gone to regular bulbs. Good instructional video to save money.
+RobJuni Yes I heard that also. I stayed with the same bulb it came with to be safe. We are happy you liked the video and appreciate your comment. Thank you! 😎
Best PM headlight replacement video on YT!!
Thank you! We put a lot of effort into making this video helpful.
Woohoo I did it thanks! Had to replace the bulbs on the license plate and oddly had a terrible time with that!! Now have loose bulb floating around inside the frame, but I'll never hear it over the squeaking back-end anyways!
+Lynne nanavanr You are very welcome 😀 Comments like this make the video worth the effort. So happy to help. Happy travels.
you are really awesome at instructional videos and I just love your puppy dog! :)
+The Beaver Den - RVing Adventures Thank you so much😀 Roodle is the star for sure 🐕
These bulbs definitely burn out fast. Thx for a great video!
+Dave B Happy to help! I started replacing one at a time now because their life span is so short.
From accross the pond - very helpful: Thank you.
You are very welcome! Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Super helpful; thanks for all the details/close ups.
You are very welcome! We are happy to help 😀
super clear instructions and pictures! 👍💯
Great job. Outstanding attention to detail. Thank you
Our pleasure! Thank you for your comment 👍
You made this so much less intimidating, thank you!!
+netty chow Thank you. Very happy to help😀
Thanks again for the videos. Straight forward and easy to follow, much appreciated
Our pleasure! Thank you for the nice comment. 👍😀
Gonna watch your pro work on pro master great bid keep them coming , dodge should pay you , best vid. Thanks !!
thank you so much!
Passenger side bulb burned out... remembered this video! Now to be brave and learn how to do this!!!
+Toni Adventures if you get the light bulb I know Dave would help you change it!
Darn the clip that holds the bulb in place is BROKEN on both sides! Ah! May need to buy new headlight assemblies.
We only know this because we watched your video as we went thru the low beam bulb replacement process.
Thanks ! I just purchased a new 2019 2500 Promaster 159" hightop and I've heard about the headlight issues . This is good to know. Maybe they fixed the issue on the newer ones ???
Very well explained!
Great video well done. Pays to be handy on the road.
+Dan&Bonnie B Thank you. Hope your coast trip was amazing and fun😎
Great video and you do a really nice job with videos.
Thank you, Mike! We are happy to help out.
Me gusto la manera fácil y entendible como explica y la traducción al español .
Now THAT is how you do a how to video. Very well done.
+Susan Hoover Thank you very much! Comments like this make it seem worth the effort.😎
Thank you very much , this vidéo is complete for replace my boxer 2012 lights ✌️😁🙏
Great video, thx for showing that and for the future videos
Very welcome we are happy to be helpful 😀
Thanks for a great lifesaver video
+sconce3 RIGHT ON! so glad it was helpful!!
Great job, guys. I'm really surprised you don't have more subscribers.
Thank you! We like making helpful videos
Me, too. Mine just aren't fancy like yours. Lol. 😁
You do a good job, you made me want a couple of those battery's!
Thanks. 🙂
Great video! Thank you!
Thank you ! Happy to help 😀
Awsome movie! Short & clear!!
Thank you! We are happy to be of help. 👍
Nice job! Thanks!
+Andrew James Okey You are very welcome Andrew! Thank you for watching and commenting.😎
thank you so much!!!
THANK YOU DAVE.
You are very welcome! We are happy to be helpful.😀
"If you can't explain something simply you have not thought about it enough" (Einstein)
Thanks Great video...!
Great compliment, thank you. 😀
Thank you . Well done.
Thank you for watching! We love to be helpful.
Thank you so much for this excellent instructional video. We are still getting to know our 2019 Winnebago Travato KL. You had a little difficulty unplugging the purple electric power source plug. Would a tiny smear of dielectric grease help there?
Yes, I am sure that would help. 😀 We found out that if we manually turn off the headlights before shutting the engine off we get no more burnt-out headlight. Thank you for watching and sharing a tip.Happy travels and hope to see you on the road.
Danke vielmals...
Wow! Big Thanks for this one. I really appreciate it.
No problem! Thanks for the kind words! Our van is named Stormtrooper! 😀
@@oneadVANtureatatime Thats awesome! What a match! 😄
Thank you!
Happy to help 😀
Great Video, very helpful......
Thank you, Tom! I just replaced one of mine again yesterday. 😂
Bulb burnout happens way too often on these Promasters.(once or twice a year) The dealer wants 200bux to fix it. Appreciate the tutorial.
+A Netizen we have changed our passenger lightbulb like 5 times in the last 2 years! Dave is getting really fast at changing it now!
Second light bulb I looked you up a second time!
Everyone says just do both while you're at it.......
The old bulb lasted just long enough to forget how
We are happy to help! I have had to rewatch are own videos before😂😂 The headlight however I have down cold, unfortunately. 😎
Best video , thanks😊
Thank you! It feels good to be helpful. We appreciate you watching and commenting. 😀
Thank you so much 😭 !!!!
You are very welcome, happy to help 😀
Thank you
+David Sager Thank you for commenting. You are very welcome 😀
Thank you thank you thank you.
Very welcome😃
Thank you … Thank you … Thank you!!!
Happy to help! Thank you for watching and commenting.
At the last of it, you do place the bulb in the harness first, square tab on the bulb away from the clip; the grooves on the harness do line up with the keys on the stabilizer posts on either side; but you have to tip the bulb down a bit to get its flange under the retaining clip held by the hex head that you do not touch. Once bulb flange is under that clip, get the grooves on those keys. It looks so easy and it is; but can send a few minutes of frustration as with your hand in the hole, tough to see what is going on.
Very good tip there! We appreciate you adding that helpful info, thank you.
Why the hell does this sound like calculus I wish we could just replace the bulb easily but they build everything annoying as hell on the promaster
Just saw another video on maybe why the bulbs die so early. There are weep holes need the windshield wiper bolts. When clogged they drip water on the bulb housing. I looked a mine and they both were clogged and spilling over. Easy to unclog with thin screwdriver. Would love to find a preventative measure though.
Thank you for the tip! We just checked our drain holes and they are clear. Now I lost the dust cover to replace the bulb and have even more water getting in 😂 I will replace it soon I hope.
I also have a 2017 Promaster - Thank you! Could they make changing a light bulb any more difficult?? Thanks for making it easier - Now if they wouldn't burn out so quickly!!! LOL
You are very welcome! I've recently learned if I turn off the lights before turning off the engine I don't get so many burned out lights. Take care and stay safe. 😀
Hi--Do you have to remove the whole light just to change the bulbs? Or does it just make it easier? Ty
Excellent video! Would love to use this as an example to others at my office on how to change a bulb properly. How would I get permission to use segments of this as part of our Promaster uptraining? Thanks!
+Tom Santay Hi Tom!
1st.... Thank you for watching our videos! 2nd... What an amazing compliment!
If you could email us at Carrie.epley@yahoo.com with a bit more info: What segments you are interested in? How long will it be used for training? What kind of professionals will be watching this video? Etc.
Looking forward to your reply,
Dave & Carrie
Great video, but I don't think this is the way the engineers envisioned the procedure. You don't have to remove all of those body parts and the whole headlight assembly. It's not easy, but you can reach around behind the assembly and remove that round cover (on the rear of the assembly). You can then reach in and remove the bulb & socket. Replace the bulb in the socket, then push the bulb back into place. You can't really see what you're doing, rather it's all by feel so it helps to know how the socket releases and locks back into place (as you show in the video). If you do remove the whole assembly, beware that the headlight may no longer be aimed correctly and you'll need to use the up/down & right left adjustment screws to re-align it.
Thanks, Got a new 2018 3500, Looking for all the help I can get.
+BROOKELE Very welcome and happy to help😎
You are really good at these instructional videos, makes me feel like I could do this and save a few bucks. I have a question that is off topic, I keep thinking back to your other video where you guys had the bags of ice and the windows open when it was hot. Do you think insulating makes that big of a difference? If you had it to do over again, would you? Most of the videos I have watched, everyone is insulating and say you have to. But, I've watched a couple where both people said they wouldn't bother if they had it to do over because it doesn't make that big of a difference and once you open the door you are basically at same temp as whatever outside is. Just curious as to what your thoughts may be on the subject. Thanks!
+Sweetheart Mastiffs Great question!! I think if you do not insulate you are making a huge mistake.
First off in cooler weather condensation will build on any exposed metal ceiling or walls..and not a little amount but lots! This leads to mold, mildew, and water damage if it gets to your sub flooring.
Not insulating in warmer weather will make exposed metal in the ceiling and walls so hot you will burn yourself on contact...which I have done before 🤪
Also if you were to leave your van in full sun (not insulated) while you shop for 30 minutes on a 70-degree day it will be approximately 104 degrees inside. Our van on a 70 degree day with an exhaust fan running will be right around 70 degrees.
One last note. Insulation will help with noise reduction and may provide a better nights rest.
I hope this feedback helps and thanks again for this great question 😀
@@oneadVANtureatatime Ok, I want none of that! I was hoping to get around it, but I guess not. Thanks so much for your insight. Appreciate it. :)
Great instructional video. I missed why you were changing the bulb. The reason I mention is that someone flashed their lights at me last evening. I'm thinking my driver side bulb is either too bright and/or shining directly into the drivercs vision in opposing traffic. Have you experienced this and do you know if there is a way to change the angle of the light piece where it doesn't shine in the driver's vision going opposing traffic direction?
+stickybee2 We have the same trouble with getting flashed The extra weight we added during the build raised our front up enough to bright oncoming traffic.
We are going to do a video on how to adjust the low beams soon. If you don’t wish to wait then look for a loop on the top back side of you headlight on the top. A driver with an Allen head will drop down in that loop and reach the adjustment screw. It’s plastic so be gentle. At 25 feet on level ground your light should be no higher then 26 inches. Or right below the driver side window on an average car at 25 feet.
Hope this helps any more questions all be happy to try and answer.
@@oneadVANtureatatime Thxs, I'm a visual person. So I'll wait for your video. Also, my rig now has a lift raising it 3.5 inches. So the amount of light adjustment I'm sure would differ from no more than 26" adjustment ?
pretty sure you will still need to be under 26 inches or you will be blinding oncoming traffic. All do more research before we do the video to make sure 😀 3.5 inch lift!!! So very cool. Are you able to run bigger tires with that lift? Sound like an awesome van.
@@oneadVANtureatatime No worries on the research. I'll figure it out. Also, I do have bigger tires in respect to having more tread / wider tire rolling on the road. Just recently got the lift & tires. So still feeling it out. Was a bit squirrely on the handling when installed. When I got the 400 mile inspection, the folks that installed the kit re-torque everything & tighten tires, checked air pressure. Seems to be driving fine now with less float also. I also ordered a sway bar. It should improve handling tremendously. So it's work in progress.
A quick question, do you unplug the battery when you're working on the headlights? The shop manual is adamant that the battery be unplugged. I'd love to not do that, because recovering all our settings is a pain. Thanks!
I have never disconnected the battery to change the headlight. You have to unplug and remove it to replace the bulb so I consider that pretty safe. Of course, on the record I must say to follow the manual 😂
Bonjour, super vidéo.
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Avez-vous une référence pour les optiques ?
Thank you! Sorry, my French is terrible.
do you have a reference for lamp optics?
No, but I feel like we need to upgrade the headlamps. They do a poor job, making me not want to drive at night. Let us know if you find a good product. 😀
Where i can buy those headlights? I have boxer 330 2011
I have a promaster 1500 2018 and I live in it iam in Florida
+David Sager Nice! What's your strategy for surviving the summer heat? We would like to head down there at some time.
I hang around the water and go to Walmart hang out at McDonald’s iam working on getting a 5000 btu air conditioning with a tailgate gen.
Have you found a reliable tire brand/type for your promaster?
So far we like the Falken wild peaks, very reasonable priced all terrain tire that has been doing well in the loose dirt and snow.
can you give the number for the low and high beam lights? Thanks you
+Bonnie Borgeson any auto part store can look this up for you. Be warned they will probably try to sell you the most expensive bulb. They tried to sell us one bulb for $25 dollars. I will see if Dave can find you any part numbers.
Whoever designed that must've been hit by a falling headlight as a child and vowed to make the world's most securely bolted-in headlight in revenge...
Too funny! I have now changed the headlight so many times..it only takes 7 minutes sad to say. 😜
Thanks for the video but you can replace the bulb without removing all that
We have a friend that claims he stuck his hand around and replaced his but it fell out latter because the bulb was not latched in properly. The latch that holds the bulb in is tricky even when removing the whole light. I am replacing mine tomorrow again 😂 After four years and 10 or so replacements it gets pretty easy and takes me about 7 minutes now.
Replaced my low beam on the driver's side and now my low beams shine too high. I tried adjusting with the torx 15 driver and it does nothing. I even adjusted the bottom screw (1 of 3) for the entire housing. Nothing is working. I've taken it apart 5 times and see what happened. Now I can change the bulb in less than 5 minutes lol. Taking my van in for an oil change and tire rotation tomorrow and I will have the dealer look at the light. This makes no sense to me. The housing is secure and straight. I've turned the torx screw clockwise and counterclockwise and still the light doesn't move.
+net poser I still need to adjust my low beams down and bought the torx 15 but have not tried it..I would be interested to hear what the shop tells you lol We are always traveling so a level spot is hard to find. Good luck with your van and nice talking with you.
@@oneadVANtureatatime So weird that the torx screw does nothing. And I didn't touch anything that would make the inner light point up like that. I will post back after I see what the dealer says.
@@oneadVANtureatatime So I just got back from the dealer and here is what I learned. 1st, Lee Chrysler... in Wilson, NC has the best service and employees. 2nd they showed me how to fix the headlamp at not charge. I got my oil changed and tires rotated this morning. The service guy pulled the bulb out and re-seated it with the tab on the same side as the plastic snap tab. He noticed the bulb was facing down when I showed him. It took him a few tries to seat the bulb in there correctly (straight). So now I'm not blinding folks driving down the road.
Thanks for the update. Happy to hear it was an easy fix and they were honest!😃
Great info! But man that's alot of steps to change a bulb. I think they do that on purpose.
I think your rights! The good news is you get pretty fast at it after a few times....wait, is that really good news? 😆
This is my only complaint with this van. All this change a bulb and mine blow every 2-3 months.
I have been turning off my lights before turning the engine off and not had to change another bulb yet. 5 months and counting now. Hope this helps 😀
The big question is - Why do these low beam bulbs fail so often! It almost does not fail, I will see another Promaster coming down the road and its got one low beam....just like me!
I have been making sure I turn the lights off before I shut the engine down and have not had another bulb go bad since. Maybe I am on to something. Happy travels
@@oneadVANtureatatime Thank you, I never turn my lights off before shutting the van off!