Backup light replacement (NOT JUST BULB)
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Backup light replacement (NOT JUST BULB)
Hey guys. Sorry for another post but I've spent the last 2 hours scouring FTE and the internet for a video/manual/instruction or anything to change the backup light housing. I was changing the bulbs and it kept turning off so while I was messing with it to find what was wrong the ground wire came out of the back so now I need to try and figure out how to replace the whole thing (which will also hopefully fix my original problem). Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.
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I'm going to assume that everyone is as confused as I . What exactly are you wanting to change out? the whole plug that the bulb goes into?
Just go to the wreckers , clip one out of a truck and soilder it on to yours, It doesn't have to be too complicated
Just go to the wreckers , clip one out of a truck and soilder it on to yours, It doesn't have to be too complicated
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From: Spanaway
I would bet that there is a pigtail for just that job.
The old catalog is the one you most likely want.
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Use the index in the back to find the item you need and then search that page.
On the pages for the three cavity connectors look and see if this is right.
Ford # 1U2Z-14S411-DA Simple # WPT105
The old catalog is the one you most likely want.
EDIT :
Use the index in the back to find the item you need and then search that page.
On the pages for the three cavity connectors look and see if this is right.
Ford # 1U2Z-14S411-DA Simple # WPT105
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Awesome. Thanks I found just what I need at NAPA probably should've just started there. Now I can just plug it in with a couple of butt connectors and call it good. Sorry for all the confusion and wasted time. I appreciate the replies.
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I have both years of the pigtail catalogs saved on my computer for that odd time I need a part number.
If you look on Ebay or Amazon with the short number you have a good chance finding the part.
If you look on Ebay or Amazon with the short number you have a good chance finding the part.
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Just to throw this out there in case someone comes across this in a search, both reverse lights were out in my 2006 F350 last year.
turns out the part the bulb plugs into was corroded in each one. Those parts themselves are replaceable- they unplug from the actual wiring harness. Put two new connectors in and everything worked
also put led reverse bulbs in; much better lighting
turns out the part the bulb plugs into was corroded in each one. Those parts themselves are replaceable- they unplug from the actual wiring harness. Put two new connectors in and everything worked
also put led reverse bulbs in; much better lighting
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If your are going to use butt connectors at the least make sure to get the shrink tube style ones, they can get pretty dirty up in there and it will corrode quick with that small gauge of wire
Good luck
Good luck
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If you live in an area where they use a lot of salt / calcium on the roads I would just be weary of the foam creating another crevice for dampness to get trapped. Similar to the rear fender wells where Ford thought it would be a great idea to add some caulk to the inside seam.
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If you live in an area where they use a lot of salt / calcium on the roads I would just be weary of the foam creating another crevice for dampness to get trapped. Similar to the rear fender wells where Ford thought it would be a great idea to add some caulk to the inside seam.
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Just about everything I own has LEDs on it including my boats. Cheap ones won’t last so either buy a few extra cheap ones or the better, more expensive.