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need help with lighting !!!
so i recently upgraded my interior lights to blue LED as apposed to the ****ty stock yellow ones, also did H.I.D fog lights,blue LED under my side mirrors and third break lights.... I'm now looking to do the reverse tail lights in blue LED, but I'm unable to find them on any site i order the so...- jaycordz
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- bulbs headlights hid led lights
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- Forum: 2007 - 2010 Explorer Sport Trac
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Overhead Console Temperature/Compass Fix
The Gen2 area has numerous posts on repairing the display, but I didn't see any on the Gen1, so would like to relate my experience in repairing the display. By the way, I am an electrical/electronic technician by trade and training. I purchased a 94 Limited that had an intermittent display...- larrydd999
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- led overhead console temperature display
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- Forum: Stock 1991 - 1994 Explorers
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Brake Lights barely visible - without engaging brake pedal?
Please check out my video I just posted. I just noticed it tonight and the LED's have been in the truck since Saturday. Although the Duralast Gold 850CCA battery has been out sitting on the trickle charger as I was working on other items like this and that. So that could explain why I never...- DeepEmissions
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- brake lights led power
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- Forum: Stock 1995 - 2001 Explorers
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2nd GEN Overhead Interior LED Swap
This is a variation from the very good and informative post Interior Dome Light LED Conversion (PICs) by MustangP51. His post didn't really detail much on wiring and provide a ton of detail on the backseat and cargo lighting and also went the much cooler and more complex method of building his...- willzilla
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- bright console led lights map
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- Forum: Performance Lighting
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Dome light LED conversion
My 93 XLT has the dome light in the cargo area, and then 3 up front. (2 switch, 1 door-activated). I wanted to convert these to LED as cheap as possible. I'm not good with circuitry and what resistors are needed, if any. Any suggestions as to LED elements or what parts I need?- mikesmithis007
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- conversion dome led light
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- Forum: Modified 1991-1994 Explorers
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$10.00 Off Side Mirror LED Puddle Lights with Free License Plate LEDs
$10.00 Off Side Mirror LED Puddle Lights with Free License Plate LEDs SALE ENDING JUNE 23RD So get your order in now to take advantage of this $10.00 savings DAYTIME BrightLites is offering a $10.00 discount on our one-of-a-kind true Plug & Play Side Mirror LED Puddle Light Packs. Our...- BrightLites
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- led led puddle lights mirror lights puddle lamps side mirror
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dashboard + overhead lighting?
My battery gauge dashboard light, and my cruise control light went out on my 98 explorer. And honestly i am putting alot of money into my explorer i am currently putting in another engine and fixing some rust spots of body and since im doing this i just wanna make it look cool and just some...- Dj1026
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- dashboard lighting dome light led lights
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- Forum: Performance Lighting
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How to: 3rd Gen LED Halo Headlight Mod
Hi All...Creating this to showing all how to mod your own headlights with Halo's! {Order did get a little screwed up with the color purchase of the LED rings, but still looks good :) } :ttiwwp: First off, took me about 2 hours for first light, then 30 minutes for 2nd light...- jsotomar
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- ccfl halo headlight led mod
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- Forum: Modified 2002 - 2005 Explorers
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3rd gen corners
I just did my corner lenses in the front with Depo black lenses. These have no amber on them except the bulb. Bulbs used: Did ebay search for "T25 3157 amber smd" and the ones I ordered have 68 LED's in them. They still blink like crazy on a factory flasher. NOTE: These lenses can handle...- mitchness
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- corner lens led turn signal
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- Forum: Performance Lighting
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Led Converstion (Need bulb numbers)
i wanna convert to led bulbs in my 02 explorer. only thing is i need someone to link me the bulb numbers( stock or even the led bulbs) so i can buy them i bought my cluster ones but turned out to be the wrong ones . thanks all and im sry if theres another post like this i tryed to search and got...- FordExplorer2002
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- bulbs led led lights stock light bulb
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- Forum: Performance Lighting
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any chance they would fit?
Does anyone know of a way i could use these lights in my 93 explorer? I have seen lights for the explorer listed as compatible with the 93 bronco so i was thinking they might work...- d3rang3d
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- halo headlights led
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- Forum: Performance Lighting
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LED picture light.
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how to change gauge cluster color
if your looking to change your gauge cluster color form the green to a red or bule or some other color check out black cat customs link below im doing mine in red in a few mounths will post pics when done http://www.blackcatcustom.com/- crazycoop
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- color dash color gauge cluster led
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- Forum: Performance Lighting
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Alarm LED? Surprised there is none
Anyone else surprised there is no LED that blinks or shows the alarm status on the Explorer? I guess I got used to that in BMW SUVs and cars where you'd set the alarm and the LED under the mirror would blink slowly as a deterrent to would be breaker-inners. I see lots of cars in parking lots...- pwscott
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- alarm led
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- Forum: Stock 2011 - 2019 Ford Explorer Discussion
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Led brake lights
I tried replacing the bulbs in my rear brake lights for leds. At first they worked properly but after a while they over heated and burned out. Could i add a resistor for when i hit the brake? Is there a fix for this or what? I already installed the reverse lights and Flashers with resistors...- vsilva1993
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- brake led light resistor tail
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- Forum: Performance Lighting
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Led and Halo Fogs
Has anyone had any experience with these? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/White-LED-Halo-Projector-Fog-Light-Kit-Switch-Bulbs-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQfitsZYearQ3a2002Q7cMakeQ3aFordQ7cModelQ3aExplorerQQhashZitem415aa55deeQQitemZ280693661166QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_5214wt_1138- Timz917
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- fog halo led projector
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- Forum: Performance Lighting
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02 Stock Fogs Led Bulb?
Has anyone tried to put led bulbs in there stock fog lights? If so how is the visibility and are they brighter than the stock halogens? I was thinking something like this...- Timz917
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- conversion fogs led light
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- Forum: Performance Lighting
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Wanting to do a custom instrument cluster
So i have a 1991 x and my stock oil pressure is sitting on low after i changed the oil pressure sending unit so it must be the gauge so what the hell i want to do a custom instrument panel with all my gauges with lights and maybe a ele. display anyone know how to make one or even buy one...- Patened
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- gauge instrument led wire
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- Forum: Modified 1991-1994 Explorers
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Blue Gauges. Help please!
I have a 99 xlt and right now the gauges are green. If i install blue leds will it glow blue, or like a blue green? idk how to upload pics on here but i saw one on here that was all blue it was perfect. if i can get it up here i will but i want it all blue. would i have to scratch off a film...- Sbarnes2
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- gauges led
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- Forum: Performance Lighting
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LED Dash board light replacement, need part numbers
Hi everyone, I'm a bit confused on the correct bulbs to order to replace my blown bulbs on my dash of my 2001 SportTrac. I emailed superbirghtleds.com and they said this: Each vehicle is slightly different on gauge cluster tolerances and you will see our wled 194/168 replacements come in...- 2001ST
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- dash bulbs led replacement
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- Forum: 2001-2005 Explorer Sport Trac
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How do you access the lightbulb in the trunk courtesy light?
I'm planning on replacing all of my interior lights with led panel lights, but i dont know how to get into the trunk light. Please help?- buggevolcano
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- interior led light replace trunk
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- Forum: Stock 1995 - 2001 Explorers
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01' Explorer Accessory Wiring
I have a Sub box in the back of my explorer, and it has a 12v terminal for LED lights. But I have no idea where to even start when it comes to wiring. I do have an after market stereo and have an amp wired to the subs. If anyone can help me first find an accessory wire to tap into, then actually...- Matth931
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- 12v accessory led wiring
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- Forum: Stock 1995 - 2001 Explorers
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Puddle Light LEDs and Extras
So I've been doing a lot of looking into LEDs for my truck. I want to replace the puddle lights with blue bulbs or blue LEDs. I am driving myself crazy looking for the right kind for this job. I would like to get the ones that just plug into the current socket. The bulb size is #168. What I...- mjoyal4
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- led puddle lights
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- Forum: Performance Lighting
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LED question
I want to put some leds under my dash in the front. I have no idea about how to go about it. Is there a kit i can buy or something? Im basically looking for someone to educate me through this. Thanks- sitemodeltrent
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- dash led leds lighting lights
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- Forum: Stock 1995 - 2001 Explorers
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Power Mirrors Switch
I know that the power mirrors adjustment switch is not lit up stock, but is there any way to light it up? Has anyone tried this?- The Explorer
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- led light mirror switch
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- Forum: Modified 1995-2001 Explorers
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I need help with fitment of tail lights.
i am looking for new tail lights that already have alot of black to it and preferably already have leds in it too. i found some on ebay and i asked the guy if it would fit my explorer ('02 sport 2dr) and he says yes but i notice on the picture it doesnt have the little thing on top to screw...- shadowexplorer
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- explorer sport led tail light
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body kits? trims? 02 explorer sport(2dr)
ive been looking for a body kit for my car and so far havent found one. Does anyone know where i can get a body kit or new trim for the sides of my explorer or where a local place is that i can get one custom made to fit? i live by l.a., california also does neone know where i can find nice...- shadowexplorer
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- body kit bumper custom led trim
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- Forum: Modified 1995-2001 Explorers
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How To: Underbody LED Kit
Thanks to MustangP51's LED threads I've gathered enough courage to attempt to make my own LED Underbody kit after I blew a neon tube. LED's are much brighter, require less power, and are virtually indestructable. I've only fabricated the two sides, but I have them installed and wired, and as...- mshuler009
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- green how to led orange underbody
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How to change Instrument Color?
I have a '91 XLT and I bought a bunch of 194 White LED's to replace the old green behind the gauges. How do I change the color? I have heard that I will need to peel off a green film on the back side of the panel. I have not gotten this far before so I need some pointers! Thanks!- Mpetronek
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- dash color instrument panel interior lighting led lighting
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Help Needed- '99 Bauer Radio LED & Steering Volume Issues
Greetings All I am brand new to the forum and found it because I NEED HELP! we've been through a couple of Explorers and loved them- the most recent '98 FULLY LOADED XLT was totaled by our insurance after another driver thought that red was a better color for Santa Suits or pasta sauce then...- Dreamview
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- eddie bauer '99 led steering wheel volume control
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Emergency Strobe LED Installation.
Okay this is my first writeup, so i'll try to do it the best I can. Mind you, I am writting this with a very VERY intense hangover and headache so excuse me if I seem somewhat blank about the instructions :thumbsup: Pretty much, the only reason I decided to install these because, I really...- tylerjames
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- emergency led lights undercover
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wiring from engine to interior? please help!!
I put some LED down lights on the underbody of my 98 explorer, they were originally wired into the park lights circut. But I've been forced to take them out of there as they turn on everytime i turn my headlights now. and the damn local authorities are not too happy about it. So i brought a...- tylerjames
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- firewall led lights switch wiring
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As promised pics of new ex mods
HEADLIGHT COVER http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/itallian1488/P1010172.jpg FULL FRONT OF BOTH HEADLIGHT COVERS http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/itallian1488/P1010171.jpg CHROME GAS CAP http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/itallian1488/P1010174.jpg SIDE VIEW OF LUND NERF STEP...- itallian1488
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- grill headlight hid kit led mods
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- Forum: Modified 2006 - 2010 Explorers
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Rear led light bar
I'm sure you've seen the led light bars below the tailgate of ford f150's, 250s and so on.....I was looking into putting one on my ex, not sure if the space is wide enough though. Has anyone done this?? Pics?? :troops:- itallian1488
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- brake led rear
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- Forum: Modified 2006 - 2010 Explorers
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2 questions...ironman parts...and 3rd brake light....
So I have a 2006 explorer xlt...Love it...I'm slowly but surely adding to it. My first question: Anyone have a good website for oem ironman parts? ie: front and back bumper covers, riveted fender flares, head/fog lights...ect.... Questions 2: I want to replace the stock 3rd brake light...- itallian1488
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- 2006 fenderflares ironman led light
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- Forum: Modified 2006 - 2010 Explorers