Odometer backlight 07 F-150
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Odometer backlight 07 F-150
Hi Guys, Got a situation that I want some feedback on. Just aquired the 07,and the odometer backlighting is out. From what I can tell,this is not an un-common problem.
Problem is that evidently these lights go out relatively often,and replacing it is a pita.
The dealership shows it to be a normal incandesent lamp/socket assy.
Needless to say they didnt have one in stock(this tells me im not the only one with this problem)...I wonder if there is a way to convert this lamp/socket assy to an LED. If anyone has looked into this,get back with me.An LED will outlast the truck.Especially with technology as it is,Ive seen high output LEDs brighter than their incandescent counterparts..
If someone out there can give me a part number of that lamp/socket,Ill go get one,and make the conversion,and post it here for others.....
Problem is that evidently these lights go out relatively often,and replacing it is a pita.
The dealership shows it to be a normal incandesent lamp/socket assy.
Needless to say they didnt have one in stock(this tells me im not the only one with this problem)...I wonder if there is a way to convert this lamp/socket assy to an LED. If anyone has looked into this,get back with me.An LED will outlast the truck.Especially with technology as it is,Ive seen high output LEDs brighter than their incandescent counterparts..
If someone out there can give me a part number of that lamp/socket,Ill go get one,and make the conversion,and post it here for others.....
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I don't believe that the problem is that common. I do believe you can get that bulb at any parts store. Look for a long-life bulb to replace it with if you can't find a way to LED it. It lights up green by the way.
Hope this helps
-Matt
Hope this helps
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I have the same problem with my '05. Only with mine it goes out and then later down the road it will be back on, like a short. In the winter though it will start off being out and once the truck has warmed up it would come on. Something in the cluster I'd say but it hasn't bothered me enough to tear into it.
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I have the same problem with my '05. Only with mine it goes out and then later down the road it will be back on, like a short. In the winter though it will start off being out and once the truck has warmed up it would come on. Something in the cluster I'd say but it hasn't bothered me enough to tear into it.
-Matt
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