One of my daytime running lights is out. Is that something that has to be taken to the dealership to repair or can I do it myself? Also, is there a temporary way to disable the one that is NOT blown out so that my care doesn't look weird in the meantime?
The DRL should be a 3157 bulb (per page 526 of the 2011 manual) but somewhat difficult to access with the stock airbox on. If you have an aftermarket intake then it's easier to get to because the stock air filter and it's housing limits your access.
Passenger DRL is out here. Can't find anything online about how to change it, even searched on YouTube. The only thing I've seen here is to open the hood and screw something 1/4 turn to pull out the light... Somehow? Waiting for the engine to cool to attempt it... But is it really "easy to get to" and change? Trying to avoid a trip to the dealer. Thanks
I've never taken the fluid reservoir to do the driver's side. But I guess I don't have fat arms or anything and am used to working with little room for them.
Are you talking about the windshield wiper fluid reservoir? I didn't have to do that either. Power steering fluid I just had to unbolt so the hoses would move a bit more freely so I could get the airbox out. I have skinny arms and don't see anyway one could get the bulb out without removing the airbox.
My driver's side DRL burned out a couple of weeks ago. Dealer replaced for $20 total. Always a story tho... when I called from the road the service guy did not know what a DRL was. Then after checking told me JGC's did not have DRL's. Got there, read the newspaper a while, paid, got my vehicle, DRL was still burned out. Why? Because the tech replaced one of the taillights though the work order was written up correctly. They were very considerate and corrected it and gave me my $20 back and a car wash.
Just did my 2011. Passenger side, unclip the relay behind the light housing and you can reach with your hand easily. Drivers side, remove top cover to air filter, by disconnecting the two hoses. Then wiggle out the air dam and you have easy access to the drl. No need to remove the entire air box.
exactly! I just replaced mine with CREE LED 3157 and had them both replaced in under 10min. Passenger side takes seconds while the driver side a little longer due to the filter and air dam and hoses.
I was able to wiggle (with some force) the air dam/snorkel after removing the top cover of the air filter housing. This provided easy access to the drivers side DRL.
The passenger side was easy as others have stated.
Much improved from the standard LED that I originally installed. The LED style were okay, but were too blue/purple for my taste. These new Cree Leds are a true crisp bright white. Not the best pic, but you get the idea of the color. ANother pic of the old LED vs new one (top.) I had a few picked out but decided on these thanks to another forum member... Jeep_addicted. :thumbsup:
We both are using them in our trucks right now that is the seller I bought them from.
I am not recommending them; I am ENDORSING them 100% NO issues.
I just put a pair in the Silver 11' because I was using a different bulb in that one and after 10 months they crapped out so I replaced them with a set of CREE LED so that is two cars I have with these bulbs
I hope you guys know you dont have to remove any part in the engine bay to change a stupid light. :lol:
Chrysler engineers did a "good" job with this. They did a special opening in the inner fender (where the wheels are). Just pup that litle round cover, and that gives you access to the head lights.
For Halogen there is a second option besides the 3157 replacement
There is also the 4114 halogen bulb. This a a bulb that has a 14 VOLT rating. it still will give you that ugly yellow light but you won't have to change it as often.
Here is a thread for a second CREE LED bulb comparing it against the one mentioned above in this thread.
New to the site. Just wanted to say thanks to all for the solid advice. Only wish I had found it about 2 hours sooner. Actually already purchased the old style LEDs from local AZ. Went ahead and pulled the trigger on the CREE. Fantastic and they don't give you that blue/purple. Just a true pure white. Now to see how long they last...
I replaced my DRL bulbs with CREE LED earlier this week as mentioned in another thread. Totally worth the $35 I spent. I did wish I had an extra joint in my arm while making hte change, but otherwise, it was simple and a great upgrade. Now the DRL color matches my projector headlights for color, too.
The CREE LEDs allegedly are supposed to burn at a lower temp. I wasn't having melting but was seeing some browning around the plug housing. Also replacing bulbs way too often. Hope that helps.
Here's a solid question for this same topic. How on earth is one person supposed to check to see if the DRL's actually work without having a second person on hand? Put a mirror or something infront of the car? Can't figure out that for the life of me.
Have the vehicle on a flat place, turn it on and put it in neutral. Use tire chocks if you prefer. The DRLs will be "on" with the transmission in neutral.
Don't worry...I only learned that trick earlier this week from someone else. LOL
BTW, the last time I was in Birmingham on business, I scored a JGC as my rental...they were out of the smaller things my employer insists on, so I just plain got lucky.