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5th Generation 2005 - 2014 => 2005 - 2014 => Topic started by: Deuce on November 27, 2018, 10:38:48 PM

Title: Headlight switch illumination
Post by: Deuce on November 27, 2018, 10:38:48 PM

For any who have lost the backlight illumination (burned out bulb) in the 2005-2009 headlight switch (later years may be similar - I don't know):

The Ford parts counter says you must buy a new $80+ replacement switch, if you can find one.

But here's a useful repair:  Remove from dash and disassemble the switch, replace the burned out bulb with a commonly found microlamp.  I used #7219.  Works well so far!

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/11/thumb_2776-271118212607.jpeg) (http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=11573)

Title: Re: Headlight switch illumination
Post by: rgiles2 on March 13, 2019, 04:09:18 PM

I found some replacement bulb assembles at Audio Express for $6.

https://audioxpress.org/listing-category/ford-headlight-switch-light-bulb/