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Old 08-27-2010, 09:21 PM
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94 Ranger 2.3L 4 cyl. 5spd. I have several lights out on instrument panel making it difficult to drive at night. How difficult is it to replace bulbs, and does anybody have any tips ?
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Old 08-27-2010, 09:41 PM
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Here ya go: http://www.fordrangerforum.com/inter...placement.html
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Old 08-27-2010, 10:28 PM
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Thanks a Bunch!
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Old 09-15-2010, 09:51 AM
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I have a 2007 Ranger XL and the dash does not illuminate with the headlights off. Is this the way it is or am I missing something. Thanks, Soapy
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Old 09-15-2010, 09:59 AM
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It will only light up with the headlights on or the park lights on
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Old 09-15-2010, 10:08 AM
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how do you replace the lights with LED's? do you have to buy certain LED's? step by step info would be greatly appreciated!
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Old 09-15-2010, 10:13 AM
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ya buy LED's from www.superbrightled.com and solder them in.

there isnt any step by step directions here but a few have some pics up. JP7 has a bunch of LED stuff
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Old 09-15-2010, 10:29 AM
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ya buy LED's from www.superbrightled.com and solder them in.

there isnt any step by step directions here but a few have some pics up. JP7 has a bunch of LED stuff
Doing that soldering with the lights bought leave hot spots or is it a full cover led lightup on the cluster where there is no hot spots?
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Old 09-15-2010, 01:32 PM
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Ya there are hot spots but you add more or do something with foil to make it go away.

I dont really know
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Old 09-15-2010, 01:34 PM
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ya there are hot spots but you add more or do something with foil to make it go away.

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Old 09-15-2010, 01:43 PM
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If I knew how to solder I would be up to doing this.

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Old 09-15-2010, 01:45 PM
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If I knew how to solder I would be up to doing this.

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Old 09-15-2010, 03:13 PM
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I know how, but did take my time on it like JP7 but thinking about doing it again.
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Congratulations! You own the same Ford pos I do.
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Congratulations! You own the same Ford pos I do.
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