Light flash on unlock
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Light flash on unlock
On my previous vehicle (2005 Avalanche), when I unlocked the doors, the tail lights and parking lights flashed to let me know that the signal was received and the doors were unlocked. I noticed that the Excursion doesn't do that. The lights flash on "lock" but not on "unlock". It's a nice feature to have, especially at night. Has anyone ever successfully gotten their Ex to do this? I've done a Google search and also searched here with no luck.
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Yes you would
However, if you're walking up to the vehicle with your hands full and pull on the hatch handle or door handle without it opening, it's a pain to have to try and reach into your pocket again to hit the fob or unlock the hatch. Also, like I said, at night it's nice to know that it's actually unlocked before you get to the vehicle. The fob from my Excursion doesn't seem to have quite the same range as the one on my Avalanche did. It's a nice to have, just like it's nice to have them flash when locking so you know it's actually locked.
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No running boards
The previous owner took off the running boards and installed the Ford factory nerf bars. Also, I'm not sure this Ex would have had them since it was and XLT ordered for government use and I think the base model running boards didn't have lights.
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Not really
The lights still won't flash.
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My dome lights go on when it unlocks via fob and if you hit the lock button twice, the horn will honk, once for good, two for something is ajar.
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Dome lights
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obviously not, that would require a new computer program to be developed and installed into the vehicles GEM module . but a new battery may elimate 99% of the failed unlock attempts you are experiencing.
as an idea from the running board light info, I have seen people asking about adding running board lights and wiring. I don't know the answer but there may be wires in the XLT harness for the running boardlights if you want to do some sort of unlock light mod.
as an idea from the running board light info, I have seen people asking about adding running board lights and wiring. I don't know the answer but there may be wires in the XLT harness for the running boardlights if you want to do some sort of unlock light mod.
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I looked at that
It seems to only allow for activating/deactivating the autolock feature.
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Seeing as how yours is a base model, I don't think you're going to get anything short of the aforementioned dome lights coming on. You could easily add your own external lights (I ditched the running board lights and installed LED strips under each door), and just tap into the circuit for the dome lights to activate them.
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Kind of a base model
Seeing as how yours is a base model, I don't think you're going to get anything short of the aforementioned dome lights coming on. You could easily add your own external lights (I ditched the running board lights and installed LED strips under each door), and just tap into the circuit for the dome lights to activate them.
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My lights don't flash when unlocking, but the dome lights come on. Do your dome lights not come on when you remotely unlock the doors?
If your remote doesn't have good range a new battery will help, as mentioned.
Something I noticed is that the battery springs can be adjusted and cleaned to help make the remote function better. If it has any moisture in it it can cause a weak voltage and not unlock the doors at any kind of range.
If your remote doesn't have good range a new battery will help, as mentioned.
Something I noticed is that the battery springs can be adjusted and cleaned to help make the remote function better. If it has any moisture in it it can cause a weak voltage and not unlock the doors at any kind of range.