Does this have a light behind it?
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Does this have a light behind it?
I know this is basic stuff so I'm hoping EVERYONE can answer this question for me. I have just bought a 2000 Ford Ranger XLT. Does the headlight switch have a light behind it? Mine isn't lit and it's hard to find the **** in the dark when I park in the garage at night. I don't want to pull the entire dash apart if it doesn't. :)
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It does, but many times is burnt out. The **** doesn't light up.
You can take the dash apart and replace the burnt out bulb with a LED, which will not burn out, for a long time anyways.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/296394/12
You can take the dash apart and replace the burnt out bulb with a LED, which will not burn out, for a long time anyways.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/296394/12
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On my Cardomain site is a how-to that shows how to put an LED in to replace that crappy bulb that's usually in there. Do that and you'll never have to replace it again and you can choose your color. Get super bright (high output) LED's and follow the instructions and you're there. Lot's have done it.
Link to my site in my signature.
Link to my site in my signature.
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On my Cardomain site is a how-to that shows how to put an LED in to replace that crappy bulb that's usually in there. Do that and you'll never have to replace it again and you can choose your color. Get super bright (high output) LED's and follow the instructions and you're there. Lot's have done it.
Link to my site in my signature.
Link to my site in my signature.
That overhead console deal you mounted is exceptional. Did you get the digital thermometer to work, too? I would love to have a place to stick my sunglasses and a temp gauge in the truck. In fact I'd love to have a console between the seats that is actually reachable for my giant glass of Coke. Heh!
Last edited by computerflake; 03-06-2008 at 06:00 PM.
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Thanks gang. Now if I can just figure out how to take the panel off the dash. I've put in LEDs before. I changed out my door panel bulbs in my Camaro. I've even still got a pack full of different LEDs of differing lumens. I'll check out your site now.
That overhead console deal you mounted is exceptional. Did you get the digital thermometer to work, too? I would love to have a place to stick my sunglasses and a temp gauge in the truck. In fact I'd love to have a console between the seats that is actually reachable for my giant glass of Coke. Heh!
That overhead console deal you mounted is exceptional. Did you get the digital thermometer to work, too? I would love to have a place to stick my sunglasses and a temp gauge in the truck. In fact I'd love to have a console between the seats that is actually reachable for my giant glass of Coke. Heh!
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I know this is basic stuff so I'm hoping EVERYONE can answer this question for me. I have just bought a 2000 Ford Ranger XLT. Does the headlight switch have a light behind it? Mine isn't lit and it's hard to find the **** in the dark when I park in the garage at night. I don't want to pull the entire dash apart if it doesn't. :)
Since I've owned my 01, I've never had it working. I'll have to dig in there and eventually get around to replacing the bulb.
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Don't mean to jack this thread. Just wondering, you guys that have done the Explorer overhead console mod.
Did you have to move the rear view mirror?
When I put my console in the rear view mirror hits the console and it's impossible to adjust it properly.
I had to replace my windshield about 2 years ago due to a crack. Thinking they put the mirror to high.
I think there's a kit or something you can get at NAPA or Autozone that let's
you remove the mount and reglue it someplace else. Anyone done this?
Did you have to move the rear view mirror?
When I put my console in the rear view mirror hits the console and it's impossible to adjust it properly.
I had to replace my windshield about 2 years ago due to a crack. Thinking they put the mirror to high.
I think there's a kit or something you can get at NAPA or Autozone that let's
you remove the mount and reglue it someplace else. Anyone done this?
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I have been trying a razor blade with no luck.
#21
You need to lower it why?
I have the ohc and used with and with out the dimmer mirror. It fit and looked fine on both.
That button is on there damn good. A heat gun on the opposite side of the glass will help. Be careful. The plastic in the glass can melt. Im not sure what effects that can have.
I have the ohc and used with and with out the dimmer mirror. It fit and looked fine on both.
That button is on there damn good. A heat gun on the opposite side of the glass will help. Be careful. The plastic in the glass can melt. Im not sure what effects that can have.
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Its a Sylvania 2721 bulb. You can get them at any auto parts store. They look like a 904 bulb but much smaller. Pretty much the size of an LED. Use a pliers and very very very carefully pull the bulb out of the plastic holder.
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