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Started by jtoddk98, March 23, 2015, 05:56:11 PM

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jtoddk98

March 23, 2015, 05:56:11 PM
I just tried to replace my reverse lamps with LEDs. I took it out and noticed that the bulb and socket are one piece looks ford proprietary. So should I return the bulbs I have or what?


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SHOdded

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March 23, 2015, 06:26:19 PM Last Edit: March 23, 2015, 06:31:55 PM by SHOdded
So you have these infamous bulbs?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PHILIPS-7010-HPC16W-PU20D-1-12184-X-2-BULBS-16W-BACK-UP-LIGHT-CHEVROLET-SATURN-/160835305649


Yeah, you are in a tight spot.  Best return the LEDs.  There is a place on the web that shows how to wire the socket for a standard base LED and make it work that way, but def not plug&play.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

jtoddk98

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March 23, 2015, 07:29:08 PM
Yup those are it. Is there a led plug and play option?


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SHOdded

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March 23, 2015, 07:37:52 PM
Not to my knowledge.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

BiGMaC

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March 23, 2015, 07:40:11 PM
Quote from: jtoddk98 on March 23, 2015, 07:29:08 PM
Yup those are it. Is there a led plug and play option?
vLED Tritons is about as close as it gets... They make a back-up bulb option, but it is actually a system.

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

jtoddk98

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March 23, 2015, 11:01:23 PM
That's unfortunate. I replaced the brake lights and the little red running light back there with red LEDs, nice improvement, no more white light showing through the red lens. Looks good


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jtoddk98

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March 23, 2015, 11:04:16 PM
Another question. How do I get the center bulb out of the dome light?


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SHOdded

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March 23, 2015, 11:05:56 PM Last Edit: March 23, 2015, 11:08:20 PM by SHOdded
See if this is in your skillset:
www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=229051

Not sure if this of help with the dome light:
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,528.0.html
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

jtoddk98

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March 24, 2015, 12:53:40 AM
Got it done along with my DIY led puddle lights. Bake em at 200 in the toaster for a few minutes, and pry them open, not bad.


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