Blown Backlight - Number Keypad On Door BehiBa4

[DonB]

Anyone know how to change the backlight bulb/LED?
which lights up the keyless entry number pad on the drivers door ??

 

[RytM1]

DonB, I can't recall ever hearing anyone here replace the lighting source for the keypad. You may have to remove the interior door panel to access it though.

 

[DonB]

Just wondering whether it's a worth while effort.
Or will I wind up changing the whole number pad
module .... expensive !!

Don

 

[aldive]

I would imagine that the lighting is built into the keypad.

 

[CBoug76]

I have heard that inorder to get the light back, you have to change the entire keypad. But I know with the fog light switch, headlight switch, rear wiper switch, there is a SMALL bulb that you can replace, BUT you can't get the bulb anywhere! I got some out of an Explorer that was at my Local Junk yard. So I have all my switch's lit up except the Door Key Pad. I haven't even tried to look at it yet.

 

[scotts97eb]

Ha - this is funny - about two years ago I remember thinking "hmm, I thought that the keypad was backlit...". (yes, now I feel like a moron). That bulb burnt out on me, and I didn't even realize it! If you ever figure out how to replace it, please post your result for the rest of us. Thanks,
-Scott

 

[Boggl]

Keypad Light Replacement

Hi Everyone,
Did anyone figure out how to replace the burned out light behind the keyless entry keypad? I just came back from a Weekend Campout and Offroad trip and noticed right away thet the lights are out. I would imagine I would have to go in through the door panel. But it seems like the window would be in the way. Anyone tackle this yet? How about a dealer quote?

 

[RytM1]

I haven't heard of anyone trying it yet. I would think that with the window in the up position it shouldn't be in the way, but I have never been taken my door apart.

 

[Mikes95XLT]

I didn't even know that was supposed to light up! If anyone figures it out, please let us know!!

 

[Boggl]

Hi All,
I just got off the phone with the Ford Dealer and the bulb apparently cannot be replaced you have to replace the whole keypad. Keypad Cost: $90.51 ! To do it yourself. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[flyguy]

Try Ford Parts Network. I think the address is www.fordpartsnetwork.com they can usually get stuff cheaper.

nick

 

[Boggl]

Yep they sure are. $70 ! Twenty bucks cheaper!

 

[Mikes95XLT]

So now that we know they're cheaper there...... do we know how to do it ourselves??

Also, is the code the same? Or do we have to learn a new code then?

 

[Robert]

The code is hard-wired into the RAP computer which is in the jack compartment. Changing the keypad won't change your factory 5-digit code. Changing the Rap module will.

 

[jgilbs]

replace with LED?

hello all, this seems to be a common problem for people. i do not have a backlit keypad, but i do have a ton of assorted leds, esp. designed for 12v systems. if someone could send me a broken unit, i would probably be able to retrofit the bulb with an LED which is impervious to vibration an has a useful life of 100,000 hours. if anyone is interested, i would fix the first one for free, just as a kind of test, then possibly charge for others. if you are interested, send me an email at blinkfn32@ameritech.net. this is not a scam, i am only lookin for broken keypads to fix.

 

[Mikes95XLT]

How do you get this unit out? Cause I'd probably be interested...

 

[spta97]

Anyone try this yet?

I would love to put blue LEDs in my keypad but I'm scared I'll break it. Anyone tackle this job yet?