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May 15, 2008 | 09:15 AM

puum

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driver door switch illumination

OK, so I've done a number of searches and can't seem to find anything that pertains.

I have a 2003 Expedition EB and on the driver door, the only two switches that are illuminated are the rear window switches. None of the other switches are illuminated.

Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas on why only 2 of the switches light up?

Thanks,
Dale

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May 15, 2008 | 10:16 AM

etewald

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burnt bulb or bad wire are my guess. What have you checked?

May 15, 2008 | 10:20 AM

alloro

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The bulbs tend to burn out and are not replaceable. If you want the light you have to replace the switches.

Your other option is to open up the switch and try to install an LED in place of the bulb. Here's a write up for the headlight switch bulb to LED conversion that you can use as a guide.
N3ELZ's 2002 Ford Ranger on CarDomain - Page 12

May 15, 2008 | 10:22 AM

dkhender

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I have an 04 Expy EB edition. Had all my switches go out (still worked, just no light). There isn't a bulb to replace, it's built right into the switch. Had all switches replaced under warranty.

May 15, 2008 | 10:40 AM

puum

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Thanks for the replies.

It sounds like it might just be the lights. I didn't figure it was that common for them to go out, but it sounds like it is. I thought it was too coincidental for the two rears to be working and all of the rest not.

Dale