New Member - 2011 Taurus SHO

[wasinger3000]

I got them installed. The fronts took about 2 minutes, but the rears took quite a bit longer. It's not a hard install, though.

Difference between LED's and Stock:

All lights installed, viewed from drivers door:

All lights installed, viewed from the back seat:

how'd you do the back seat lights? I just got my full led kit, even replaced the tail light bulbs with super bright led ones


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You have to take the housing down, then there are screws holding the little swivel lights in place. Once you look at it you will see how to get the bulbs out. If not I can get a picture.

 

[mistadobalina]

I got them installed. The fronts took about 2 minutes, but the rears took quite a bit longer. It's not a hard install, though.

Difference between LED's and Stock:

All lights installed, viewed from drivers door:

All lights installed, viewed from the back seat:

how'd you do the back seat lights? I just got my full led kit, even replaced the tail light bulbs with super bright led ones


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I pried the dome light out using my fingers. Pull down from the back side sitting in the back seat, and you'll be able to wiggle it out. Unplug the power, and it comes all the way out.

Then there's 4 small screws to get the white part off.

After you remove that, there's 4 small screws per side bulb. Take those out and you can remove the bulb assembly. There's then two more small screws to take the bulb out of the dome type thing.

When you unplug the old bulbs, take note of the direction they came out. Orientation matters because of the thin wires at the connection.

After you get the two side bulbs and assemblies out, you can push the clear center light cover off and swap that bulb out too.

Replace all 3 bulbs with the LEDs and plug it in prior to screwing all the small screws in to make sure the lights work.

Reverse for re installation.


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[mistadobalina]

This is the top side of the dome assembly. You can see the first 4 small screw locations

Here you can see the small wire I was talking about to verify orientation of the bulb:

 

[Courier6]

Please tell me which part numbers are for which lights.

 

[mistadobalina]

Please tell me which part numbers are for which lights.

All of the 194-5SMD-W are for the interior Map lights and Dome lights, a total of 5 are required for these.

I haven't installed the others yet, but when I do I will update.

 

[Bosscav]

Welcome Mistadobalina, Mr. Bob Dobalina!

 

[Bosscav]

Also, does that same LED supplier have 4800-5000K leds? 5500+ is too blue for my taste.

 

[jtoddk98]

I got my led kit from "LED Store" on eBay. They are definitely a bright white. Not blue got the full interior kit, reverse lights, license plate lights, and puddle lights from them for $45


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[mistadobalina]

These are the ones that I got:

http://www.hidxenonlights.com/ford-ford-taurus-lights-c-643_76_206/interior-bulb-led-replacement-kit-p-659


Also, while doing my first oil change today (with MC FL500S and Penzoil Platinum Synthetic 5W-30), I noticed some pretty decent dents in one of my downpipes. So, looks like that just moved quite a ways up on my To Do list

 

[mistadobalina]

Welcome Mistadobalina, Mr. Bob Dobalina!

I was wondering when someone would get the reference!

 

[SHOdded]

We don't check references here on this forum, but if you insist, we'd be more than happy to accommodate

 

[mistadobalina]

Can anyone clue me in on the difficulty of installing downpipes? I'm looking to get the PPE Catted DPs because one of my looks severely damaged. Can this be done on a set of ramps? How long should I allot to tackle it?

 

[BiGMaC]

Can anyone clue me in on the difficulty of installing downpipes? I'm looking to get the PPE Catted DPs because one of my looks severely damaged. Can this be done on a set of ramps? How long should I allot to tackle it?

Yes...ramps will work, but a lift is better... hardest part is getting the O2 sensors out... otherwise it's like six bolts in and out (or vice versa.
Here's a thread on it with pics: http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,2054.msg28591.html#msg28591

 

[SHOdded]

I'd soak the bolts in some PB Blaster first, just in case they are too intimate with the downpipes

 

[mistadobalina]

I'd soak the bolts in some PB Blaster first, just in case they are too intimate with the downpipes

Yes...ramps will work, but a lift is better... hardest part is getting the O2 sensors out... otherwise it's like six bolts in and out (or vice versa.
Here's a thread on it with pics: http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,2054.msg28591.html#msg28591

Thanks guys!

Before I do downpipes though, I had to buy a rack for my 29er and my girlfriends bike so we can hit the trails. I went with the Seasucker:

It should be here Friday, so I'll post reviews. I'm also going to start a thread about it somewhere on here.

 

[IHeartGroceries]

Compared to countless other transverse applicaruins, the SHO DP install appears delightfully easy. Easily accessed and no removal of other components to access them! Have at it, DIY.

 

[mistadobalina]

Here's the Seasucker with my 29er. I'm not sold on the orientation, but I will play with it.

 

[mistadobalina]

After lurking around here for a while, I found someone post the trunk organizer part number (9A5Z-78115A00-AA) and a picture. I decided to do some browsing, and found one on the ol' Ebay for $80 OBO. I offered $60, and it was accepted. I shouldn't be as excited as I am about a cargo organizer...

 

[SHOnUup]

After lurking around here for a while, I found someone post the trunk organizer part number (9A5Z-78115A00-AA) and a picture. I decided to do some browsing, and found one on the ol' Ebay for $80 OBO. I offered $60, and it was accepted. I shouldn't be as excited as I am about a cargo organizer...

Looks great...man I need one.

Rich

 

[mistadobalina]

Looks great...man I need one.

Rich

I guess I should clarify that the picture shown is not mine. I don't have mine yet. The current issue is that the seller was only charging $20 for shipping, but: