Steve83 > 1999 Ford Crown Victoria > open folder Headlight Switch Bulbs

After reading 2vModular's article, I bought these as possible replacements for the stock bulbs. h...
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After reading 2vModular's article, I bought these as possible replacements for the stock bulbs. h...		The original incandescent bulbs are known to burn out quickly because they're on constantly, but not...
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The original incandescent bulbs are known to burn out quickly because they're on constantly, but not...		Even though it's expensive from RS, this blue LED is a better replacement because it will last indef...
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Even though it's expensive from RS, this blue LED is a better replacement because it will last indef...		To begin, unwrap the factory bulb's wires from the base.
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To begin, unwrap the factory bulb's wires from the base.		Straighten them out so the bulb can be removed from the plastic holder.
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Straighten them out so the bulb can be removed from the plastic holder.
It was easier for me to remove the "bulb condom" with the bulb out of the holder because this one ha...
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It was easier for me to remove the "bulb condom" with the bulb out of the holder because this one ha...		These RS bulbs are noticeably larger than the stock ones, so even if it wasn't destroyed, the filter...
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These RS bulbs are noticeably larger than the stock ones, so even if it wasn't destroyed, the filter...		The 5mm LED is larger, also, but it doesn't need the filter, and the lip can be shaved off.
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The 5mm LED is larger, also, but it doesn't need the filter, and the lip can be shaved off.		With the lip still on the LED, the assembly is probably too long for the switch, and the leads aren'...
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With the lip still on the LED, the assembly is probably too long for the switch, and the leads aren'...		Since there's glue & heat-shrink tubing on the base of this bulb, it doesn't fit into the holder cor...
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Since there's glue & heat-shrink tubing on the base of this bulb, it doesn't fit into the holder cor...
The bulb condom only fits because it's torn up, and the stranded leads would have to be stripped & t...
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The bulb condom only fits because it's torn up, and the stranded leads would have to be stripped & t...		Instead of using the 12V incandescent bulb, I decided to use the 3.7V LED, and a 560Ohm resistor. I...
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Instead of using the 12V incandescent bulb, I decided to use the 3.7V LED, and a 560Ohm resistor. I...		I cut the LED's short (positive) lead & soldered it to the resistor, & soldered the cut end onto the...
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I cut the LED's short (positive) lead & soldered it to the resistor, & soldered the cut end onto the...		After getting the polarity right, it works! I could have soldered the LED & resistor directly to th...
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After getting the polarity right, it works! I could have soldered the LED & resistor directly to th...		I only bought one LED, so I could only check one position at a time. This is the old worn P71 switc...
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I only bought one LED, so I could only check one position at a time. This is the old worn P71 switc...
I only bought one LED, so I could only check one position at a time. Later, I plan to add the red "...
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I only bought one LED, so I could only check one position at a time. Later, I plan to add the red "...		I made another one, and although they work, there's an obvious bright spot; especially for the top L...
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I made another one, and although they work, there's an obvious bright spot; especially for the top L...		To add or remove pins from this style of connector, the white locking plate must be moved up one not...
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To add or remove pins from this style of connector, the white locking plate must be moved up one not...		Using a small flat screwdriver, pry one side free, and while holding upward pressure on the top whit...
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Using a small flat screwdriver, pry one side free, and while holding upward pressure on the top whit...		Repeat for the other side so the lock plate exposes each terminal socket fully.
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Repeat for the other side so the lock plate exposes each terminal socket fully.
With the connector button on top, insert a thin-bladed screwdriver or pick into the top (rounded) of...
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With the connector button on top, insert a thin-bladed screwdriver or pick into the top (rounded) of...		Holding slight inward pressure, pry the pawl up.
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Holding slight inward pressure, pry the pawl up.		While holding the pawl up, roll your fingertips to pull the wire out of the connector, then release ...
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While holding the pawl up, roll your fingertips to pull the wire out of the connector, then release ...		Now, the terminal can be inserted into another similar connecotor, or a different socket in the same...
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Now, the terminal can be inserted into another similar connecotor, or a different socket in the same...		After a brief discussion with dRock on CVN about making the headlight switch backlighting work with ...
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After a brief discussion with dRock on CVN about making the headlight switch backlighting work with ...
With a little effort, I was able to release the 3 wiring harness retainers & pull the harness out fa...
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With a little effort, I was able to release the 3 wiring harness retainers & pull the harness out fa...		I cut the wires at the splice, trying to leave some of the insulation & tape intact so it won't shor...
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I cut the wires at the splice, trying to leave some of the insulation & tape intact so it won't shor...		Cutting the 2 Wh/Pu wires far back in the dash is critical to allow enough length to do the difficul...
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Cutting the 2 Wh/Pu wires far back in the dash is critical to allow enough length to do the difficul...		I removed a small section of insulation from the Or/Bk wire & stripped the ends of the 2 Wh/Pu. The...
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I removed a small section of insulation from the Or/Bk wire & stripped the ends of the 2 Wh/Pu. The...		A cheap 35W soldering iron isn't quite heavy enough to tin & solder this much wire all at once, but ...
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A cheap 35W soldering iron isn't quite heavy enough to tin & solder this much wire all at once, but ...
A little tape & it's finished.
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A little tape & it's finished.		    
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