Quote Originally Posted by 85Ram50 View Post
Now I get to expose my ignorance. I almost could not finish the sentence you asked the question in. That is how confusing it is to me.
It is a white and black wire and the light is meant for a dome light or a license plate light. It has no switch in it. It is a version of this light https://www.autozone.com/exterior-li...ight/87519_0_0
I was thinking of resoldering the wires to the plate and them connecting the wires up to it. I want to use the new one because it comes with a cover otherwise I have no cover on the dome light.
Ok i see now. that light will either have to be wired to a switch to be controlled manually or wired to the door switch to be controlled by the doors. although you could use a three terminal switch and make it function similarly to the stock dome light. im not sure if the first gen trucks used a dome light exactly like the second gens used but it would be wired in a similar fashion if you wanted to go that route and i know second gen dome light lenses are still made. hope this helps! i can draw out a diagram for your new light if you think it would help?