Need help finding 4X4 switch light
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Need help finding 4X4 switch light
97 Expedition
Been trying to locate this part all morning. The light that illuminates the 4X4 switch and positions (2H-A4WD-4H-4L) burned out on me.
You access the bulb by removing the plastic trim that surrounds the radio. Located right above the 4X4 switch is the bulb. When you see it from above, you are looking at the base. Insert a blade screwdriver, turn, and it slides out. It's an unusual bulb as it sits in a gray plastic tubular housing with a round base and two contact points on the side. The bulb actually has a blue cover that slides over the bulb to give the blue/green tint we have on our gauges.
Anyhow, I called two dealerships with no luck. One said $73.20 and I promptly replied "No thanks" (but I think they were quoting the whole switch) while the second told me a price of $8.10. However, the second dealership told me that the bulb can no longer be ordered so I'm out of luck. They did give me a part number for the bulb:
F65Z-13466-AA
I even contacted our forum sponsor Y2KFORDPARTS, and Ed told me I'd have to buy the whole switch which is part number: F75Z-14B166-AA. Ed if you read this, thank you for the assistance. However, I can't justify spending money on a new switch just to get a light working when the old one works fine. This isn't a rant against you though! It's not your fault Ford doesn't carry this part.
My local auto parts guy can't get the part...
Google brings me zilch when searching the part numbers...
Uhhhh....I'm at my whits end.
Any help would be great as to finding the bulb.
Tom
Been trying to locate this part all morning. The light that illuminates the 4X4 switch and positions (2H-A4WD-4H-4L) burned out on me.
You access the bulb by removing the plastic trim that surrounds the radio. Located right above the 4X4 switch is the bulb. When you see it from above, you are looking at the base. Insert a blade screwdriver, turn, and it slides out. It's an unusual bulb as it sits in a gray plastic tubular housing with a round base and two contact points on the side. The bulb actually has a blue cover that slides over the bulb to give the blue/green tint we have on our gauges.
Anyhow, I called two dealerships with no luck. One said $73.20 and I promptly replied "No thanks" (but I think they were quoting the whole switch) while the second told me a price of $8.10. However, the second dealership told me that the bulb can no longer be ordered so I'm out of luck. They did give me a part number for the bulb:
F65Z-13466-AA
I even contacted our forum sponsor Y2KFORDPARTS, and Ed told me I'd have to buy the whole switch which is part number: F75Z-14B166-AA. Ed if you read this, thank you for the assistance. However, I can't justify spending money on a new switch just to get a light working when the old one works fine. This isn't a rant against you though! It's not your fault Ford doesn't carry this part.
My local auto parts guy can't get the part...
Google brings me zilch when searching the part numbers...
Uhhhh....I'm at my whits end.
Any help would be great as to finding the bulb.
Tom
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F65Z13466AA is a bulb for the 4x4 switch, in a ranger, explorer, F150
for the expedition the catalog states switch,HD/LP, autolamp and fog #11654, bulb w/blue boot.
hmmmmm?
now if you look up the 4x4 switch catalog states with ESOF, blue illumination,
4-position switch, bulb not serviced separately, before 2/2/99
I'm thinking now catalog might be wrong and I would go ahead and try the F65Z13466AA
OUR SISTER STORE SHOWS TO HAVE 2 IN STOCK, so if you ordered it I can adjust the price and pick one up and then send it to you.
no guarantees so roll the dice?
for the expedition the catalog states switch,HD/LP, autolamp and fog #11654, bulb w/blue boot.
hmmmmm?
now if you look up the 4x4 switch catalog states with ESOF, blue illumination,
4-position switch, bulb not serviced separately, before 2/2/99
I'm thinking now catalog might be wrong and I would go ahead and try the F65Z13466AA
OUR SISTER STORE SHOWS TO HAVE 2 IN STOCK, so if you ordered it I can adjust the price and pick one up and then send it to you.
no guarantees so roll the dice?
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