2010 dash
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2010 dash
bit the bullet and purchased a new f150...i really like the power out of the 4.6 3v...seems as though it has more power/torque than my old 99 5.4...
my question is ...what is the little square black thing on/in the dash...center of truck...towards the glass has 2 wires connected to it....
any ideas....
and will my daughters ipod work with the radio....i do not have the sync option,but there is a jack in the radio area for an mp3 type player...
thanks
my question is ...what is the little square black thing on/in the dash...center of truck...towards the glass has 2 wires connected to it....
any ideas....
and will my daughters ipod work with the radio....i do not have the sync option,but there is a jack in the radio area for an mp3 type player...
thanks
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From: Wrens, GA
bit the bullet and purchased a new f150...i really like the power out of the 4.6 3v...seems as though it has more power/torque than my old 99 5.4...
my question is ...what is the little square black thing on/in the dash...center of truck...towards the glass has 2 wires connected to it....
any ideas....
and will my daughters ipod work with the radio....i do not have the sync option,but there is a jack in the radio area for an mp3 type player...
thanks
my question is ...what is the little square black thing on/in the dash...center of truck...towards the glass has 2 wires connected to it....
any ideas....
and will my daughters ipod work with the radio....i do not have the sync option,but there is a jack in the radio area for an mp3 type player...
thanks
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no...this is on the top of the dash...directly behind the square "tray" that they put on the dash, mine keeps my hat from sliding around....
I popped it out of the dash and cannot figure out what it is..just 2 wires connected to it..
I popped it out of the dash and cannot figure out what it is..just 2 wires connected to it..
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Get a line out jack for your iPod. It puts a cleaner and louder signal to than the headphone jack.
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...ock-2black.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...ock-2black.jpg
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i think that my hat covers it up most of the time...and i really haven't noticed the lights....but i will check that out first thing in the morning....i never really thought about it being something like that..
thanks
i 'll have to look for that line out jack for my daughters i pod...
but i dont think i can handle the Jonas brothers coming thru the radio in the truck...its bad enough already.........
thanks
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Get a line out jack for your iPod. It puts a cleaner and louder signal to than the headphone jack.
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...ock-2black.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...ock-2black.jpg
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The volume level is much louder and you don't get as much distortion. I see them on ebay for about $12.
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I played with the light sensor by covering it up and found out a couple of things.
1. The sensor allows the dash lights to come on with the light switch in the ON or Automatic position.
2. The dash lights won't come on if the light switch is off.
3. Even with the lights in the ON position, the dash lights won't come on if the sensor thinks it's too light outside.
I want the dash lights on when I turn on the headlights whether it's light outside or not. Do I have to keep the sensor covered up to do this???
1. The sensor allows the dash lights to come on with the light switch in the ON or Automatic position.
2. The dash lights won't come on if the light switch is off.
3. Even with the lights in the ON position, the dash lights won't come on if the sensor thinks it's too light outside.
I want the dash lights on when I turn on the headlights whether it's light outside or not. Do I have to keep the sensor covered up to do this???
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Yes but what is the point? If it is light outside you can see the buttons anyway.
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I find it hard to see the dash gauges when the light is a little dim. I would like to be able to turn the lights on and the dash lights to come on also, like most other cars.
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I have found this annoying when it is sort of dark outside, like a rainstorm, but not dark enough for the truck to activate the lights. I feel like I need the headlights on, for safety reasons, and it can be hard to see the gauges. Overall it doesn't bother me that much just once in a while.
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Have the same complaint with the dash lights. Local dealer looked into it and there is no work around. At first they thought I was crazy when I told them this since they felt that the dash lights should be on when the headlights are on but later found that's not the case. In whatever he was looking at Ford even stated it's normal and not to try repairs.
Leads me to wonder if you disconnect the sensor and jumper the wires if they would then bypass the sensor.
I find it annoying in the morning when I'm heading east direct into the sun. Dash is bright but hard to see the speed.
Leads me to wonder if you disconnect the sensor and jumper the wires if they would then bypass the sensor.
I find it annoying in the morning when I'm heading east direct into the sun. Dash is bright but hard to see the speed.
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I haven't tried it yet but does the sensor also control the auto headlights? If not, I can put a piece of electricians tape over it. It it does, then I either have to live with it or have the headlights on whenever I have the dash lights on (not really a bad thing.) Any thoughts on this???