Exterior Light Bulb Replacement

[LightningBlue]

I decided I wanted LED’s and since I couldn’t find any info online I thought I’d share my findings.

License Plate Lights: 194 (Also Fit: 158/168/12961) Access through underside of bumper, easy access, turn counter clockwise to remove.

Third Brake / Cargo Bed Lights: 912 (Also Fit: 904/906/921/917) There are 3 and they're all the same. No need for a Red bulb due to the red reflector housing. Held in place with 4 T20 Hex Screws. Turn bulb socket counter clockwise to remove.

Turn Signal/ Parking Lights: 7444A (Also Fit: 7443A) A is for Amber. You could use other styles/colors but I would not recommend. Passenger is extremely easy to access, driver is a bit of a squeeze. Turn counter clockwise to remove.

Keep in mind that these LED are directional. They need to be installed in the correct orientation. If incorrectly installed they will not illuminate, so if you decide to change them I advise you to test before reinstalling. I am not sure if this characteristic is common with all LED's but it definitely is with these Philips bulbs.

Another note; I'm not sure how I feel about the LED parking/turn bulbs. They don't appear to be as bright once installed and since there is a resistance difference in them vs the stock bulbs; the dash turn indicator blinks twice as fast, although the blinkers themselves appear to blink normally. I may just toss them, we'll see how annoying it gets sitting at stoplights. Maybe I'll install a resistor. I'll keep you guys updated.

Bulbs used for Third Brake/Cargo Bed Light

Bulbs used for License Plate Lights

Bulbs used for Turn Signal/Parking Lights

Back view of Third Brake Light

Stock Turn Signal/Parking Light

LED Turn Signal/Parking Light

License Plate Bulb as seen from underneath

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[joeb427]

Can the cargo light bulbs be changed to LED in front by just taking the lens off or do you have to pull out the assembly?

 

[LightningBlue]

Can the cargo light bulbs be changed to LED in front by just taking the lens off or do you have to pull out the assembly?

You must take off the assembly, but its just 4 screws and comes off very easily.

edit: You're referring to the Rear Third Brake/ Bed Lights right?

 

[joeb427]

Yes, thanks.
The bulbs come out from the back.

 

[PandaMotorworks]

https://www.pandamotorworks.com/collections/lighting/Ford-Ranger

We are uploading them all now from Diode! including the switch back!

 

[LightningBlue]

https://www.pandamotorworks.com/collections/lighting/Ford-Ranger

We are uploading them all now from Diode! including the switch back!

There’s some good set ups on there. I kinda wish I would’ve just waited for these. You have any pictures of the diode switchback dual color turn signals?

 

[Stic-o]

I chose to leave the turning indicators alone in fear of the fast blinking. Thanks for confirming.

Also I would use a red bulb for the brake light. LED's don't light as well just using a white bulb in a colored housing. They get washed out.

 

[j0shm1lls]

I chose to leave the turning indicators alone in fear of the fast blinking. Thanks for confirming.

Also I would use a red bulb for the brake light. LED's don't light as well just using a white bulb in a colored housing. They get washed out.

There might be a fix for hyperblinking in Forscan, if I have time I'm planning on trying it tonight.

 

[LightningBlue]

There might be a fix for hyperblinking in Forscan, if I have time I'm planning on trying it tonight.

That'd be great. Let me know what you find out.

 

[PandaMotorworks]

There’s some good set ups on there. I kinda wish I would’ve just waited for these. You have any pictures of the diode switchback dual color turn signals?

We will have some very soon. Just got the truck back and are starting to get our media.

 

[PandaMotorworks]

That'd be great. Let me know what you find out.

That would be great to know

If not we are planing on doing a plug and play resistor.

Side note
we noticed with no resistor it didnt hyper blink outside the truck just inside on the dash which we thought was odd.

Thank you

 

[j0shm1lls]

That'd be great. Let me know what you find out.

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That would be great to know

I can confirm that HyperBlink can be disabled using Forscan. No need for resistors if you're brave enough to modify one bit.

BCM 726-27-01 - x0xx xxxx xxxx

Change that one value to zero and you're done.

 

[j0shm1lls]

Don't mean to hijack you're thread @LightningBlue , but here's how you swap out the in-mirror turn signals on the Lariat trim. It's a 194 bulb. (WY5W)

Pop off the plastic cover, here's where the tabs are:

Free the clip behind this red arrow:

Housing pops off and you can just pull the bulb out:

 

[joeb427]

You must take off the assembly, but its just 4 screws and comes off very easily.

edit: You're referring to the Rear Third Brake/ Bed Lights right?

Put a pair of VLEDs LEDs in and they're great!

Thanks, Lightning Blue!

 

[Figarou]

Don't mean to hijack you're thread @LightningBlue , but here's how you swap out the in-mirror turn signals on the Lariat trim. It's a 194 bulb. (WY5W)

Pop off the plastic cover, here's where the tabs are:

How exactly did you take that cover off? I'm standing there staring at mine and I have no clue on what to do.

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