I feel so dumb for asking this involving the headlight switch...
#1
I feel so dumb for asking this involving the headlight switch...
Ok....so my headlite switch bulb has been burnt out the entire time i've owned the truck. I did the blue LED mod finally, and it now works.
Does the headlight switch light come on whenever the ignition switch is turned on?? Like when the engine is running w/o lights on, the switch light is on....is this normal??
My little brother can't remember as his burnt out @ 15,000mi and Mr. HarryTasker can't remember.
Thanks
Shane
Does the headlight switch light come on whenever the ignition switch is turned on?? Like when the engine is running w/o lights on, the switch light is on....is this normal??
My little brother can't remember as his burnt out @ 15,000mi and Mr. HarryTasker can't remember.
Thanks
Shane
#5
Originally Posted by Redneckstone
^^ very cheap its a cheap bulb thats why it burns out thats why they made the "LED" mod for it
#7
Originally Posted by rwenzing
I thought the H/L switch illumination bulb was "not serviced separately" as they like to say at the parts counter. Do you know a source for the OE bulb by itself, Zach?
#10
go to radio shack or www.superbrightleds.com, www.lsdiodes.com/shop or there are a couple other places online... here is the how to it will tell you exactly what to buy...
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/296394/12
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/296394/12
#11
MR JOHN GRIGGS aka N3elz better chime in....he's the led monster!!! I got my led mods from him at his cardomain.
I completely messed up my 4x4 switch bulb, my first one went beautiful, took the truck apart, can't find my first led modded one, made a second w/ my second radio bezel, messed up. Went to ford to see how much a new bulb is.................
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COMES ONLY WITH A NEW SWITCH!!! $70 or so he told me!!!!!!! Junkyard here i come, i think i'll pocket like 5 of these things. This makes me believe you must buy a new headlight switch from ford or LED your old one.
Thanks for the help you guys.
Shane
I completely messed up my 4x4 switch bulb, my first one went beautiful, took the truck apart, can't find my first led modded one, made a second w/ my second radio bezel, messed up. Went to ford to see how much a new bulb is.................
....................
COMES ONLY WITH A NEW SWITCH!!! $70 or so he told me!!!!!!! Junkyard here i come, i think i'll pocket like 5 of these things. This makes me believe you must buy a new headlight switch from ford or LED your old one.
Thanks for the help you guys.
Shane
#14
I ordered a new truck in 02, and it had the factory headlight switch mod (switch does not illuminate). If I'm understanding this thread correctly, I have to replace the entire switch? Can someone please elaborate?
As for changing the bulb/switch, does anyone know if the **** then the switch can be removed, or do I have to take apart the dashboard? I really don't want to do that...
Thanks in advance.
As for changing the bulb/switch, does anyone know if the **** then the switch can be removed, or do I have to take apart the dashboard? I really don't want to do that...
Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by mkoenig
I ordered a new truck in 02, and it had the factory headlight switch mod (switch does not illuminate). If I'm understanding this thread correctly, I have to replace the entire switch? Can someone please elaborate?
As for changing the bulb/switch, does anyone know if the **** then the switch can be removed, or do I have to take apart the dashboard? I really don't want to do that...
Thanks in advance.
As for changing the bulb/switch, does anyone know if the **** then the switch can be removed, or do I have to take apart the dashboard? I really don't want to do that...
Thanks in advance.
ive done it so many times it takes me about 15 min to tare it all apart lol
all you are doing is replacing the bulb
#18
Originally Posted by ranger02_4x4
yea, u gotta take it all apart...
ive done it so many times it takes me about 15 min to tare it all apart lol
all you are doing is replacing the bulb
ive done it so many times it takes me about 15 min to tare it all apart lol
all you are doing is replacing the bulb
I searched, but didn't find any resources for taking apart the dashboard. I could go buy a Hanes manual, but do you have any tips for taking the dash off? Or better yet, a link to a resource that will detail this process?
#19
Originally Posted by mkoenig
I searched, but didn't find any resources for taking apart the dashboard. I could go buy a Hanes manual, but do you have any tips for taking the dash off? Or better yet, a link to a resource that will detail this process?
http://www.rangerpowersports.com/tech/?p=109
There are also pictures but you must click the hyperlinks to see them.
#20
Originally Posted by rwenzing
This is not the best explanation but it should get you started in the right direction:
http://www.rangerpowersports.com/tech/?p=109
There are also pictures but you must click the hyperlinks to see them.
http://www.rangerpowersports.com/tech/?p=109
There are also pictures but you must click the hyperlinks to see them.
#22
i've been checking in new cars at the ford dealer for almost 3 years, and i think there has only been a few dozen rangers that the headlight switch lights up, right off the shipping truck!
I'm starting to think ford only installs the bulbs for certain trim packages, or atleast they put in bad bulbs[or use greasy fingers]
I'm starting to think ford only installs the bulbs for certain trim packages, or atleast they put in bad bulbs[or use greasy fingers]
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#25
yea the bulbs are pretty flimsy. now as far as i know all ranger's headlight switches are suppose to light up...now for the cruise control is another story...i have the bulbs and the wiring( probably not all of it) and i did the led mod and cant get it to work...i need a new clockspring...but not worth my trouble.