Shut Off those Lights
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Shut Off those Lights
Purchased a new 2016 F250 Diesel. When you shut the truck off or open any door while the vehicle is parked, the interior, markers, and bed lights all come on. I know it is suppose to be a convenance but to me it is a pain. And to make matters worst, they remain on for a short period of time after you leave the truck and close the door. Sometimes you don't want the lights to come on, like when you shut the truck off and are waiting to pickup someone.
Does anyone have a solution for this problem, short of removing the bulbs, or reprograming the computer? Thanks..
Does anyone have a solution for this problem, short of removing the bulbs, or reprograming the computer? Thanks..
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: IL
I don't know if this will work for the trucks or not. This is for the 2013 Expedition courtesy lights.
You may perform the following power door lock sequence to
enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature.
Note: Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the 1 (LOCK) position and all vehicle doors are closed.
You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait a
minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again.
1. The ignition must be OFF to
begin the sequence.
2. Place the key in the ignition and
turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN)
position.
3. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
4. Turn the ignition from the 3
(RUN) position to the 1 (LOCK) position.
5. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
6. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (RUN) position. The horn will chirp
one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
7. Press the power door unlock control twice within 5 seconds. Note:
The horn will chirp once to indicate the perimeter lighting feature has
been deactivated. The horn will chirp once and honk once (one short
and one long) to indicate the perimeter lighting feature has been
activated.
8. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position to exit the procedure.
Note: The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. __________________
and then
everything changed
You may perform the following power door lock sequence to
enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature.
Note: Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the 1 (LOCK) position and all vehicle doors are closed.
You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait a
minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again.
1. The ignition must be OFF to
begin the sequence.
2. Place the key in the ignition and
turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN)
position.
3. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
4. Turn the ignition from the 3
(RUN) position to the 1 (LOCK) position.
5. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
6. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (RUN) position. The horn will chirp
one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
7. Press the power door unlock control twice within 5 seconds. Note:
The horn will chirp once to indicate the perimeter lighting feature has
been deactivated. The horn will chirp once and honk once (one short
and one long) to indicate the perimeter lighting feature has been
activated.
8. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position to exit the procedure.
Note: The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. __________________
and then
everything changed
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Sams Creek Maryland
On my 07, all I do is turn the dome light switch on and off.
And they are off. I think the radio stays on tho. Untill you open the door.
Of course the they come back on when you open the door but it works
while you are sitting, and waiting for someone.
And they are off. I think the radio stays on tho. Untill you open the door.
Of course the they come back on when you open the door but it works
while you are sitting, and waiting for someone.
Postmaster
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,146
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From: Maryville, TN
I think you can adjust the time they stay on in the info setting. There is a way to program the BCM to "black the truck out". It would involve some wiring and a switch by someone that knows which wires to look for and then enabling police mod in the BCM.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jun 2014
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You will need IDS or Forscan to enable Dark Car. Also, when you turn the truck off, leave the key in the ignition until you are ready to get out. Once you pull the key, the lights come on.
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Fleet Mechanic
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Want all your lights off when you are waiting to pick people up...do these people know you are picking them up?
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Bismarck, ND
Of course I'm joking.
Sheesh.
And you'd be surprised how many "Mall Ninjas" want the "no lights" mod on their trucks.
And I do live in the country. It's dark out here too. I just don't make it a habit of staring directly into the light bulbs on my mirror and marker lights when the lights come on. I guess my night vision is doing just fine, as I said it's never bothered me any.
Keep your powder dry.
Sheesh.
And you'd be surprised how many "Mall Ninjas" want the "no lights" mod on their trucks.
And I do live in the country. It's dark out here too. I just don't make it a habit of staring directly into the light bulbs on my mirror and marker lights when the lights come on. I guess my night vision is doing just fine, as I said it's never bothered me any.
Keep your powder dry.
Postmaster
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Maryville, TN
I have no plans of doing it, but I could see where I would use it. It would be nice for the lights to not come on when I go out to the truck late at night for something at the campground. But that's a rare occasion.
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anyone?
did anyone find a solution to the said question? I would love to be able to switch off and on. Hunting, campgrounds, stealth top secret missions, etc. it would be great to be able to have the ability to go dark if needed.
JW
JW