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Old 02-08-2010, 11:58 AM
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Hey, I just got a 2001 Ranger and was wondering if the headlight switch was illuminated at all. Same question for the power window panel...is it suppose to light up?
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Old 02-08-2010, 12:03 PM
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yes

cant just replace a bulb though cause it is a led type light it's soldered in.
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Old 02-08-2010, 12:21 PM
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Dang...oh well. Looks like I'll just live with that...LOL
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Old 02-08-2010, 12:30 PM
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Only the headlight switch lights up not the power window switches. I'll see if I can't find the link for the write up on how to convert the headlamp switch to an LED.

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Old 02-08-2010, 01:41 PM
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...the light switch is suppose to light up? aw!

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Old 02-08-2010, 02:14 PM
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...the light switch is suppose to light up? aw!

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Only the headlight switch lights up not the power window switches. I'll see if I can't find the link for the write up on how to convert the headlamp switch to an LED.

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Old 02-08-2010, 02:18 PM
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Mine went out a year ago U can just replace the switch

I thought the window switches had lights
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But I don't understand what part lights up? The parking light sign and the headlight sign?
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Old 02-08-2010, 02:39 PM
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I believe it rotates to the three positions...
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Ah...
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Old 02-08-2010, 02:47 PM
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3 little circles light up along with the little line on the knob
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Oh alright. Lol.
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Mine went out a year ago U can just replace the switch

I thought the window switches had lights
I wish they had lights in them. It would make it a lot easier to find them at night.
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Old 09-19-2010, 10:18 PM
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Check out my ad HERE, I mod the bulb holders with LED's... Much better than the old, dim bulbs.
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^^^^^^^^^^^^Get the LED conversions from Buggman^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^.
Plug-and-play, plus you can't get just the bulb from Ford-you need to buy the whole switch to get the bulbs. While you're at it, do the 4x4 and foglight switch (if you have them). Great product, great results!
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