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HiTechRedneck1 02-18-2019 04:19 PM

LED Backup lights for BLIS
 
Anyone have any experience installing LED tails and backup lights for a 15+ with BLIS? Tons of videos on line (and it's so simple I'm not sure why you would need them) but nothing with BLIS. Pulled the housing off and the only thing I can see would be to remove the 6 screws to remove the red lens to get to the bulbs - maybe

GABAR 02-19-2019 11:05 AM


Originally Posted by HiTechRedneck1 (Post 18490414)
Anyone have any experience installing LED tails and backup lights for a 15+ with BLIS? Tons of videos on line (and it's so simple I'm not sure why you would need them) but nothing with BLIS. Pulled the housing off and the only thing I can see would be to remove the 6 screws to remove the red lens to get to the bulbs - maybe

Contact Diode Dynamics.

Diode Dynamics 02-19-2019 02:24 PM


Originally Posted by GABAR (Post 18491971)
Contact Diode Dynamics.

Thanks for the shout-out! And definitely feel free to give us a call at 314-205-3033 Monday-Friday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. CST, or shoot us an email at contact@diodedynamics.com. Our service team will be happy to help in any way they can.

Jake H.
Diode Dynamics

msgtord 02-19-2019 02:51 PM

If you have BLIS you already have LED backup lights!

CR172 02-19-2019 02:58 PM


Originally Posted by msgtord (Post 18492548)
If you have BLIS you already have LED backup lights!

And I was under the impression if you have lights out It's time to replace the whole assembly. If true, another reason not to go the hi trim route.

CR172 02-19-2019 03:17 PM

Was just reading on another site that the rear light assemblies with Blis are non-serviceable... So, one pays extra for either the Blis system or a higher level trim that includes it and one can't service them if a LED goes bad. You have to replace the whole assembly. Nice job Ford......

GABAR 02-20-2019 08:09 AM


Originally Posted by CR172 (Post 18492598)
Was just reading on another site that the rear light assemblies with Blis are non-serviceable... So, one pays extra for either the Blis system or a higher level trim that includes it and one can't service them if a LED goes bad. You have to replace the whole assembly. Nice job Ford......

The same thing applies to the OEM Quad Beam LED headlights on F150`s.
Also, it`s not just a "Ford" issue.
Modern exterior OEM LED lighting assemblies on most if not all brands of vehicles require the entire assembly to be replaced if they fail.
It`s a good thing that Ford has the standard halogen option as well as the LED option.

PupnDuck 02-20-2019 12:54 PM


Originally Posted by GABAR (Post 18493989)
The same thing apples to the OEM Quad Beam LED headlights on F150`s.
Also, it`s not just a "Ford" issue.
Modern exterior OEM LED lighting assemblies on most if not all brands of vehicles require the entire assembly to be replaced if they fail.
It`s a good thing that Ford has the standard halogen option as well as the LED option.

Yep. The dealer had to replace both of my LED headlamps under warranty on my '17 Lariat. They were $1,300 EACH. That alone might be enough incentive to purchase an extended warranty.

GlueGuy 02-20-2019 01:18 PM


Originally Posted by PupnDuck (Post 18494472)
Yep. The dealer had to replace both of my LED headlamps under warranty on my '17 Lariat. They were $1,300 EACH. That alone might be enough incentive to purchase an extended warranty.

Eye Yi Yi. That alone would incentivize me to buy a SET of aftermarket equivalents for < $500.

CR172 02-20-2019 01:41 PM


Originally Posted by GlueGuy (Post 18494505)
Eye Yi Yi. That alone would incentivize me to buy a SET of aftermarket equivalents for < $500.

No, that alone makes me glad I have halogen's. :-X22

CR172 02-20-2019 01:46 PM


Originally Posted by GABAR (Post 18493989)
.............
It`s a good thing that Ford has the standard halogen option as well as the LED option.

One can't get the halogen's once you go above the 502A Lariat.

GlueGuy 02-20-2019 08:57 PM

One more reason to not get a 502A or above Lariat: The major cost of replacing a headlight.

GABAR 02-21-2019 06:57 AM


Originally Posted by CR172 (Post 18494542)
One can't get the halogen's once you go above the 502A Lariat.

Not true.......OEM LED headlights on the F150 start on the 502A package and above trim levels.
The Lariat 501A package still has halogen headlights.
Another feature is true 4WD which is only offered on the Lariat and above trim levels.
Very ingenious way that Ford gets people to step up to certain trim levels or packages to get specific or desirable features.

CR172 02-21-2019 09:36 AM


Originally Posted by GABAR (Post 18495818)
Not true.......OEM LED headlights on the F150 start on the 502A package and above trim levels.
The Lariat 501A package still has halogen headlights.
Another feature is true 4WD which is only offered on the Lariat and above trim levels.
Very ingenious way that Ford gets people to step up to certain trim levels or packages to get specific or desirable features.

You need to re-read my post. I said once you go past the 502A Lariat, halogens are no longer a choice. LED's are standard equipment on the 502A Lariat and up.

GABAR 02-22-2019 07:56 AM

Two questions that inquiring minds would like to know......}>
(1) If the OEM LED headlights were a standalone option and could be added to any trim level, how much would you guys be willing to pay for them and please, be realistic.
(2) Knowing the cost of replacement OEM LED headlights and if they were standard across every trim level, but there was an option to go with halogens for no charge or even a discount of $500.00 dollars, how many of you would opt for the halogens.


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