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Originally Posted by Jarryd
Did you just change the bulbs out for that color change on the gauges? I've done it in the past with other cars, didn't know if these were the same.
To change the color of the gauges you have to remove the cluster, scrape the green film off the gauge faces from behind, then put the new bulbs in.

As for the overhead console, you need a temperature sensor from the Explorer as well. Then, if I'm remembering correctly, you run wires from the console to the sensor that you bought, then there is a 12V power that comes on when the key is switched to on, a ground, and *possibly* a 12 constant power. I don't quiet remember.
 
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You would be AMAZED at the crap I find on vehicle just like SideWinder4.9l truck. People "think" they know what they are doing, when they have NO CLUE
First off, a lil grammar would not kill you. I assure you of that much.

Second, I picked up the heatshrink and necessary connectors to wire in the fuseblock.

Third, while I agree you make some awesome looking trucks, I don't believe your bereavements are necessary.
 
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Old 03-16-2013, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Evan_P
To change the color of the gauges you have to remove the cluster, scrape the green film off the gauge faces from behind, then put the new bulbs in.

As for the overhead console, you need a temperature sensor from the Explorer as well. Then, if I'm remembering correctly, you run wires from the console to the sensor that you bought, then there is a 12V power that comes on when the key is switched to on, a ground, and *possibly* a 12 constant power. I don't quiet remember.
I'd like to add, be VERY gentle, because if you try scraping too hard, it'll take the black off also, and will let light shine through and pretty much ruin the gauge face...Just lightly scrape til the green gives way to the milky white portion underneath and you're done.
 
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What are we scraping with?
 
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Originally Posted by SideWinder4.9l
First off, a lil grammar would not kill you. I assure you of that much.

Second, I picked up the heatshrink and necessary connectors to wire in the fuseblock.

Third, while I agree you make some awesome looking trucks, I don't believe your bereavements are necessary.

Grammer? Did I spell something wrong or use a word incorrectly? Didn't think so.

So you have a waterproof fuse panel? That you are now wiring your setup a SECOND time?

Why would I care what you think? It looks like everything you do is half a s s e d.
 
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Originally Posted by Diesel_Brad
You would be AMAZED at the crap I find on vehicle just like SideWinder4.9l truck. People "think" they know what they are doing, when they have NO CLUE

vehicle= vehicles SideWinder4.9l= SideWinder4.9l's this is not to sound hostile or anything
 
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Originally Posted by Diesel_Brad
Grammer? Did I spell something wrong or use a word incorrectly? Didn't think so.

So you have a waterproof fuse panel? That you are now wiring your setup a SECOND time?

Why would I care what you think? It looks like everything you do is half a s s e d.
If you MUST know Brad, it's a Fuse Block out of a Ranger, the engine bay one..

But, of course your mind is too busy going into full on "Degradation Mode" for you to have realized I mentioned what sort of Fuse Panel I was using, wayyyy back on Post #17.

If I honestly didn't like someone, or the stuff they do THAT badly, I'd simply move along...Jesus H. Christ this is getting out of hand.
 
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Originally Posted by SideWinder4.9l
If you MUST know Brad, it's a Fuse Block out of a Ranger, the engine bay one..

But, of course your mind is too busy going into full on "Degradation Mode" for you to have realized I mentioned what sort of Fuse Panel I was using, wayyyy back on Post #17.

If I honestly didn't like someone, or the stuff they do THAT badly, I'd simply move along...Jesus H. Christ this is getting out of hand.
Dont waste you time argueing with Him bud he has pms
 
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Dont waste you time argueing with Him bud he has pms
so thats an everyday thing now
 
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And you kids cant hate me all you want for it. I really dont care
 
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And you kids cant hate me all you want for it. I really dont care
the words of a man who is running out of things to say. if you dont care then i assume you wont say anything else lol
 
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I redid my wiring, tidied it all up, just needs some split loom and it's all finished. And yes, it has fuses wired in.


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Originally Posted by Diesel_Brad
And you kids cant hate me all you want for it. I really dont care
I will give you the point you were right, and I corrected my mistakes.

But on the other hand, I think a simple PM woulda sufficed, in favor of the myriad of BS that's cluttered this thread up.
 
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Here's the Fuse Block so far, without the Panel Cover installed yet.

Split Loom and some more wire hangers will make it all nicer/neater on the eyes.

 
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the words of a man who is running out of things to say. if you dont care then i assume you wont say anything else lol
Just sick of beating my head against the wall. I hope all your junk burns to the ground from INFERIOR builds
 
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why would it there is clearly a fuse block on the truck now. i just add inline fuses cause its easier
 


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