Overhead Console Light Sockets Broken Copper Ring
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 331
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From: St. Louis, MO
I installed brighter Sylvania bulbs into my dome lights and after a couple weeks noticed tonight they were no longer coming on. Found the same problems that if I wiggled the bulb holders the lights would flash off and on. The ribbons are torn. What's worse is that the plastic mounts melted to the holders and I had to shatter the bulbs to get everything apart. I've tried using a rasp by hand but the plastic is too hard so I'll need to use an air tool to reopen the holes.
Still can't fit a stock sized bulb into the openings and the bulb holders are melted and busted. If I can acquire replacement bulb holders I could fit smaller bulbs into the same holes. I don't want to replace the entire console. I'm considering using the three wires that go to the ribbon and wiring in my own lights. What would be nice is if anyone knows of an aftermarket kit that would upgrade the present dome lights. I still have the cover and buttons and would definitely prefer to have the lights operate as they did from the OEM.
If no kit is readily available, what are some suggestions for better bulbs and ways to mount and wire new upgraded replacement lighting in the same dome light location?
Still can't fit a stock sized bulb into the openings and the bulb holders are melted and busted. If I can acquire replacement bulb holders I could fit smaller bulbs into the same holes. I don't want to replace the entire console. I'm considering using the three wires that go to the ribbon and wiring in my own lights. What would be nice is if anyone knows of an aftermarket kit that would upgrade the present dome lights. I still have the cover and buttons and would definitely prefer to have the lights operate as they did from the OEM.
If no kit is readily available, what are some suggestions for better bulbs and ways to mount and wire new upgraded replacement lighting in the same dome light location?
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Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Denver, Colorado
I installed brighter Sylvania bulbs into my dome lights and after a couple weeks noticed tonight they were no longer coming on. Found the same problems that if I wiggled the bulb holders the lights would flash off and on. The ribbons are torn. What's worse is that the plastic mounts melted to the holders and I had to shatter the bulbs to get everything apart. I've tried using a rasp by hand but the plastic is too hard so I'll need to use an air tool to reopen the holes.
Still can't fit a stock sized bulb into the openings and the bulb holders are melted and busted. If I can acquire replacement bulb holders I could fit smaller bulbs into the same holes. I don't want to replace the entire console. I'm considering using the three wires that go to the ribbon and wiring in my own lights. What would be nice is if anyone knows of an aftermarket kit that would upgrade the present dome lights. I still have the cover and buttons and would definitely prefer to have the lights operate as they did from the OEM.
If no kit is readily available, what are some suggestions for better bulbs and ways to mount and wire new upgraded replacement lighting in the same dome light location?
Still can't fit a stock sized bulb into the openings and the bulb holders are melted and busted. If I can acquire replacement bulb holders I could fit smaller bulbs into the same holes. I don't want to replace the entire console. I'm considering using the three wires that go to the ribbon and wiring in my own lights. What would be nice is if anyone knows of an aftermarket kit that would upgrade the present dome lights. I still have the cover and buttons and would definitely prefer to have the lights operate as they did from the OEM.
If no kit is readily available, what are some suggestions for better bulbs and ways to mount and wire new upgraded replacement lighting in the same dome light location?
24x LED Super White Interior DOME Lighting w/ ADAPTERS - eBay (item 330541214630 end time Mar-18-11 22:04:41 PDT)
Good luck
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Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Murrieta, CA
7.3 EX I bought a complete console off of ebay for 75.00. I only needed the actual on/off buttons for the dome light. The rest of the console is complete and has what you need I believe. Take a picture of your console and the light bulb set up and I can send you a picture of what I have. I think everything you need I have in the existing console.
2000 - 2005 Ford Excursion Overhead Console - eBay (item 270711630492 end time Mar-01-11 13:18:27 PST)
That is the link to the one I bought.
2000 - 2005 Ford Excursion Overhead Console - eBay (item 270711630492 end time Mar-01-11 13:18:27 PST)
That is the link to the one I bought.
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 4,171
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From: SE Texas
I installed brighter Sylvania bulbs into my dome lights and after a couple weeks noticed tonight they were no longer coming on. Found the same problems that if I wiggled the bulb holders the lights would flash off and on. The ribbons are torn. What's worse is that the plastic mounts melted to the holders and I had to shatter the bulbs to get everything apart. I've tried using a rasp by hand but the plastic is too hard so I'll need to use an air tool to reopen the holes.
Still can't fit a stock sized bulb into the openings and the bulb holders are melted and busted. If I can acquire replacement bulb holders I could fit smaller bulbs into the same holes. I don't want to replace the entire console. I'm considering using the three wires that go to the ribbon and wiring in my own lights. What would be nice is if anyone knows of an aftermarket kit that would upgrade the present dome lights. I still have the cover and buttons and would definitely prefer to have the lights operate as they did from the OEM.
If no kit is readily available, what are some suggestions for better bulbs and ways to mount and wire new upgraded replacement lighting in the same dome light location?
Still can't fit a stock sized bulb into the openings and the bulb holders are melted and busted. If I can acquire replacement bulb holders I could fit smaller bulbs into the same holes. I don't want to replace the entire console. I'm considering using the three wires that go to the ribbon and wiring in my own lights. What would be nice is if anyone knows of an aftermarket kit that would upgrade the present dome lights. I still have the cover and buttons and would definitely prefer to have the lights operate as they did from the OEM.
If no kit is readily available, what are some suggestions for better bulbs and ways to mount and wire new upgraded replacement lighting in the same dome light location?
RV bulbs section
T10-PCB-xWHP9
Cut the copper trace connectors off of the wiring in the OH console,and the T10 plug off of these lamps and direct wire them. Zip tie to the black plastic "cage", and reinstall the cover.
Done. No more problems-ever.
JL
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 331
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From: St. Louis, MO
Johnny Langton, thanks for posting that information. Very cool website. I read on their site that their LED bulbs are not as bright as standard halogens. The reason I installed the Sylvanias was that one bulb was out and that I needed brighter light. I am assuming their additional brightness was accompanied with much greater heat that melted the bulb holders and plastic cage.
My copper ribbon is probably too torn to reuse. I'm assuming that was the ground. Do the LED bulbs not require any ground? Or is there a ground wire up there at that T10 plug I can tap into? Are there any LEDs that will fit in there and be of competitive brightness to the Sylvanias? I'm all about zip ties if that's all it takes to mount new lights.
My copper ribbon is probably too torn to reuse. I'm assuming that was the ground. Do the LED bulbs not require any ground? Or is there a ground wire up there at that T10 plug I can tap into? Are there any LEDs that will fit in there and be of competitive brightness to the Sylvanias? I'm all about zip ties if that's all it takes to mount new lights.
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 331
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From: St. Louis, MO
Replacement T10mm Wedge Base Sockets
Answered my own question looking at more pictures online that LED bulbs obviously require hot and ground. Is it the middle wire in the console that is the ground? For anyone looking to replace the bulb holder in the console that same website offers them for the 194 bulb that twists to lock into place like instrument cluster bulbs. The part is T10S-TW.
T10mm Wedge Base Sockets Specifications
T10mm Wedge Base Sockets Specifications
Postmaster
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 4,171
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From: SE Texas
Johnny Langton, thanks for posting that information. Very cool website. I read on their site that their LED bulbs are not as bright as standard halogens. The reason I installed the Sylvanias was that one bulb was out and that I needed brighter light. I am assuming their additional brightness was accompanied with much greater heat that melted the bulb holders and plastic cage.
My copper ribbon is probably too torn to reuse. I'm assuming that was the ground. Do the LED bulbs not require any ground? Or is there a ground wire up there at that T10 plug I can tap into? Are there any LEDs that will fit in there and be of competitive brightness to the Sylvanias? I'm all about zip ties if that's all it takes to mount new lights.
My copper ribbon is probably too torn to reuse. I'm assuming that was the ground. Do the LED bulbs not require any ground? Or is there a ground wire up there at that T10 plug I can tap into? Are there any LEDs that will fit in there and be of competitive brightness to the Sylvanias? I'm all about zip ties if that's all it takes to mount new lights.
JL
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If anyone is still having issues with their dome lights; I just did a write up on the bulb conversion that I did. Total cost: $13 + a little time. Like you guys, there was no way in hell I was going to pay Ford to replace the entire console.
Cross-Country
Joined: May 2009
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From: Ohio
Yes, I still need to replace mine. You have any part lists or instructions/pictures?