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    DRL question(s)

    Update: 7 months and still working fine. They are a bright white light but not blinding in any way.
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    Tow package question

    If my memory serves (sometimes it does) 6,000 LB is without a WDH and 9200 is with one. If you don't have the 7 pin you can add one pretty easily. The wire for trailer brakes is there, it's capped off (blue) at the end of the wiring harness under the bumper. I added a 7 pin to my 08 LTD and...
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    DRL question(s)

    Since my OP I’ve been searching for options for the DRL’s and finally found these. I found that the 2008-2011 Ranger shares the same fog light mounting as the 2007-2014 Expedition. These lights work as advertised, on with the ignition on and off when the headlights are on. The wiring is pretty...
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    DRL question(s)

    I did find where I can enable the DRL function via FORSCAN but that doesn't give me the ability to turn them off without putting the vehicle in park. I pass through a security gate weekly and they want headlights of so they can see occupants inside the vehicle.
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    DRL question(s)

    Not too long ago I had two different people pull out in front of me which caused panic stops on my part. I decided that adding DRL's wouldn't be a bad idea. My 08 LTD is silver and I suppose, in certain lighting conditions it doesn't attract enough attention. Who knows, but lights should help...
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    Does a 2008 have wires for 7 pin trailer connector?

    I'm not 100% but I believe it is 12V only when braking in order to activate the brakes. I'd think that with the pedal up (and swich off) there is no voltage going to the 7 pin. I ordered this book...
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    Does a 2008 have wires for 7 pin trailer connector?

    My 08 LTD does have the plug for a brake controller, I think they all do. I bought the Tekonsha 90195 P3 brake controller and it was a plug n play install. Look under the dash in the vicinity of the OBD plug. I also searched under mine for the 12V lead, from the firewall to the receiver and...
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    Does a 2008 have wires for 7 pin trailer connector?

    My 08 LTD has the standard tow package (4 pin) but the wire for the trailer brakes was there, just capped off. I installed a 7 pin connector and ran the blue trailer brake wire to it. It works just fine. There was no wiring for a 12v supply (for the campers 12v battery etc . .) so you may...
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    2016 expedition tow mirrors

    Interesting. Does anyone know what difference (if any) there is between 08 & 16 mirrors?
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    Daytime Running Lights - Forscan

    I made the change the same way you described it, without the "as built" BCM. When I checked them afterwards they were initially all lights (parking, tail) but now they are the headlights only. If I did anything to make this happen it was purely by accident and I have no idea what it was...
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    Daytime Running Lights - Forscan

    Well, today I discovered that my DRL's are headlight only. All lights were on when I first enabled DRl but I saw the reflection in someone's tailgate and after checking, I found that only the headlights were on. Thought I'd update in case someone was in interested.
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    Daytime Running Lights - Forscan

    I just did the same thing on my 08 LTD. There was only the option to "enable" or "disable", no choice between fog or headlights. Now they are enabled but it turns on ALL lights, parking and tail, with headlights at a dimmer setting.
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    New Pioneer Head unit installed on 2008 Ford Expy

    Thanks Scott, I'll check that out. Does that head unit get in the way of or block your view of any controls?
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    New Pioneer Head unit installed on 2008 Ford Expy

    Hmmm. I'll have to recheck the antenna wiring and connections. I'm on the second adapter and it didn't make any difference. I don't use the FM on a regular basis either so it's a low priority, I was just curious if it was my setup or if others had this issue. The new head unit did wake up...
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    New Pioneer Head unit installed on 2008 Ford Expy

    I had to go digging for the specs as it's been about three years. Mine is the Pioneer FH-X830BHS and is listed at 11dBf. I really don't know how good or bad that is but my reception was actually better with OEM 6 disc unit that died.
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