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Old May 21, 2017 | 04:32 PM
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Spot Lamps???
I am still an amateur as my truck is only 2 days old, but I cannot get the spot lamps to work. When I hit the button during the day they do not illuminate. I am going to try them at night tonight but wanted to ask if anyone has any insight on their operation. Thank you in advance
 
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Old May 21, 2017 | 04:52 PM
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I think at a minimum your parking lights need to be on for them to work.
 
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Old May 21, 2017 | 04:53 PM
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If I remember right you need to be stopped when you turn them on and also they will turn off at 10mph.
 
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Old May 21, 2017 | 05:09 PM
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i believe they only work when you're parked
 
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Old May 21, 2017 | 05:56 PM
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Any main light setting besides OFF must be activated, and the spots will only work if the vehicle is stopped or traveling no more than 5 mph.
 
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Old May 21, 2017 | 06:35 PM
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the spot lamps mounted on the mirrors require the parking lights to be switched on AND you must be below 7mph -

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I got it figured out! Thank you all for the assist
 
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I thought this was the coolest feature until I realized they really aren't very bright and have very little reach. When I'm reversing my trailer up my tight driveway, I switch them on to make sure my mirrors aren't brushing up against trees or the fence. So they have a small purpose.
 
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I thought this was the coolest feature until I realized they really aren't very bright and have very little reach.
I agree. Its a bit of a stretch to call them "spot" lamps. Maybe if they had LEDs with a focused lens on them. Hmmm, might have to look around. Anyone have the LED (bulb) number???

I can see where they might come in handy when pulling through a campground at night, obviously going less than 6mph, instead of having headlights on, just to add a little extra light.
 
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I've seen them called "Puddle Lights" in the schematics
 
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I've seen them called "Puddle Lights" in the schematics
The puddle lights are something different...they are two bright LED bulbs underneath the mirrors. The spotlights are on the mirror shell in between the clearance lamps.
 
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