Explorer overhead console was installed in my 2004 Ranger.

[JD2357]

Has anyone done this, Over at therangerstation.com there is detailed instalation of installing a overhead console from an Exploer into the ranger. This looked cool so I went to the junk yard and installed one into my truck a 2004 ranger xlt, it installed good but I am sure I have a wire not connected correctly and Im sure its the Speed sensor input Wire/pin #4 that goes to the SMART JUNCTION BOX (BROWN CONNECTER) and taps into a GRAY/BLACK WIRE. the instuctions dont show a diagriam and i think I'm not taped into the correct wire. the console stays in -40F/ could justbe I have a bad Temp sensor? my ligted visors work and are a hit with the wife. Any help ? on this would be great!!

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've renamed your thread, and moved it into the Ranger section.

 

[JD2357]

Ok never mind. I labeled my wires and the 6 turned upside down is a 9
duh!!! wires 9 and 10 go to the temp sensor (Always Double check your work)!!!

 

[BrooklynBay]

Thanks for the update! Post a picture of it when you get a chance.

 

[mikeyancey]

MAN that's clever. I wish I'd known about that when I had my old Ranger.

I'll never cease to be amazed at the skills and ingenuity here on this forum.

I know I've fixed a number of issues with my '97 Explorer from photos and descriptions here.

Thx, y'all.

Mike Y
Dallas, Texas

 

[Bry11083]

i have a 2003 ford ranger XLT i have done this and foud out one of my dome lights did not work. so i went out and got another one from a yard. finding out both of the dome lights work but NOW my temp reads 140*F. i have swaped it back to the old one that i had before and the same thing happens. i have a new temp sensor in from auto zome(i made sure i got a brand new one due to maybe the one from the explorer was not accurate) still the same problem. i even removed the temp sensor and put it back in. no differance. anyone that can help me i would greatly be thankful.

 

[JD2357]

overhead console

You need to connect a wire to the VSS (vehicle speed sensor) Pin #4 Gray and Black Stripe, there is an install for this at website therangerstation.com search for- Explorer Overhead Console Upgrade (with a side of lighted visor mirrors) it has pictures and wireing pin outs complete info for the install. is your first name Gentry if so the Gans and Watermans say Yarp!!

 

[rwenzing]

Make sure that you have the correct temp sensor. Some high end Explorers have a second one for the EATC climate control that has a difference impedance and it will make the console temp read out incorrectly on the high side. The correct sensor would have been plugged into the blue/white and blue/yellow wires in the donor Explorer.