Pele....GREAT tip about the green wire from the multi-function switch.

Off topic alert: a friend was working on the taillights for his Cougar. I was surprised to see that it was a small motor with a "cam" on the shaft which activated 3 lever switches as it rotated. I guess that was hi-tech in the '60s...

 

Couldn't find any pics in your albums.

I'm going to install the trailer light converter under the hood and needed to figure out where to get a brake light signal from. Looks like it's going to be C140, Pin 7. It should be right next to the trailer adapter relay pack.

 

Pele...I can only assume they were pulled in the whole Photobucket mess.

I can't remember exactly.....but can look or take a pic tonight...how that harness was installed. Stay tuned...

 

This is very interesting. I did the add a bulb trick to my current lamps....that small top pocket. Found out that a standard bulb gets way too hot for the small space and slightly melted my tail lamps. I have a new pair just havent had the time for the project. To mitigate the melting, I now have LED's in the top pocket.

I like the yellow signal idea. May have to alter my project. Thanks for the info!!

FYI, I have LED's in the front, all white lenses, but it changes to yellow for signal then back to white for marker.

 

Well, I looked. In the picture, you can see where we put the Hoppy adapter, but without pulling it apart, I can't see where we connected the wires. I do remember that it was working with the relays that handle the trailer brake lights and signals. I did this when the truck was almost new, so I just can't remember details.

Anyhow...perhaps worthless, but here's a pic of where its mounted. I do know that the white wires are grounds.

 

Terrific information! I'm going to make an attempt to convert mine like you did! Goood job brother!! 👍


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Hey do you have any pics of what they looked like when you were all finished installing them in your Excursion?


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Thanks for that procedure for the yellow turn signals !
I am German car guy, and I think the yellow turn signals are a lot more visible and easier to see..

Since you seem to be knowledgeable about some the the wiring on these rigs..
I would like to put courtesy lights in the front driver and passenger foot wells that turn on with the other courtesy lights.
any chance you know where to tap into that circuit ?

thanks greg.. 2001 EX

 

Horsepowerjunkie...sorry for the delay...I didn't see your post. I'll snap a pic for ya today.

 

Thanks Matt!


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I went down the garage...and forgot...but here's a pic from my phone.

 

That looks excellent Matt!

Thank You!


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Thanks...I do remember that the lenses were the same as the Econoline, but the gaskets were not. I reused the original gaskets. I did this when the Ex was almost new...so details are cloudy....