on my old F150 2016 i burn many HID ballasts , i read many forums they dont like the canbus system they say the life is short on them , they advice me to install relays kit , but the performance is huge difference i used 50W system
2019 Expy XLT halogen to led swap.
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Breaker
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Ford lied once again in there manual. My fogs were not 9140 bulbs, they were h8 bulbs. Not even close to matching up. I was going to do the switchback turn signals, but not really keen on installing the load resistors to make them not hyper flash. I feel that might void my warranty.
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i think they fit
Breaker
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I wonder if they do the switchback option. I'd also be worried about those possibly melting the plug harness. I will look into them though. Thanks!
I wish I would have took a picture of what they looked like installed. Really is cool how they are white while the car is on, then turn the white off and go to amber for the turn signals. Makes the front really look good. The funny thing also, the bulb flashed normal, it was only the interior signal that was flashing fast. Once they get the forscan codes, all we have to do is turn off the code.
I would not worry about melting the plug harness as the LED's draw little current. The heat issue is the result of the inline resistor putting a false load on the system to replicate the current draw of a real bulb. That false load is dissipated as heat in the external resistor. No external resistor, no heat and less actual current draw. The fast flash was always one of those built in indicators of a turn signal bulb being out. It was originally built into the flasher itself which directly controlled the rate of flash to both the exterior bulbs and the indicator. With the advent of Canbus and modules that control all the bulbs and indicator separately, the flash rate of exterior bulbs can remain constant while the indicators will flash fast to give you a trouble indication and in some cases even a bulb out warning in the message center. As long as you are only getting the fast flash from the interior indicator and a normal flash outside you are good to go. The only other thing that will happen is that a code will be set in the lighting module showing a bulb or bulbs out.
Breaker
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Trust me, I'm cool with it. My wife is not. Its "technically" hers, so yeah. If I want to keep doing things to it, I have to let her have the final vote.
I would still think that the bulb gets hot, that's why they put the heat sink on it. Wouldn't ya think?
I would still think that the bulb gets hot, that's why they put the heat sink on it. Wouldn't ya think?
The bulb itself no, but there is still a resistor/s on the bulb to reduce voltage to the LED's. That will get warm but not compared to a regular bulb. The heat sink is to keep the tiny resistors from overheating and cooking themselves and the LED elements. The heat generated is nowhere near that of a white hot tungsten filament. Think of heat produced based on the actual voltage of the bulb assembly. A 32W standard turn signal bulb will produce far more heat than a 7W LED replacement.
fishrising
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So...are these that easy, simply unplug the old, plug in the new? Is there a need for an anti-flicker resistor on the lows, high or fogs?
Having a 2019 XLT I assume I'd need:
HB3 for low beams: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077B7GJ5J/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A20DLZVH04R37U&psc=1
H9 for high beams (but shown as H11): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077BT6M6Z/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=A20DLZVH04R37U&psc=1
H8 for fog lights (but shown as H11, same as above for highs): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077BT6M6Z/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=A20DLZVH04R37U&psc=1
Would I need anti-flicker? Or wait and see if I have a flicker problem? for H11: https://www.amazon.com/HIKARI-Conve...NWZ6KK6XRZT&psc=1&refRID=5A8XN2BR3NWZ6KK6XRZT
Having a 2019 XLT I assume I'd need:
HB3 for low beams: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077B7GJ5J/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A20DLZVH04R37U&psc=1
H9 for high beams (but shown as H11): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077BT6M6Z/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=A20DLZVH04R37U&psc=1
H8 for fog lights (but shown as H11, same as above for highs): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077BT6M6Z/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=A20DLZVH04R37U&psc=1
Would I need anti-flicker? Or wait and see if I have a flicker problem? for H11: https://www.amazon.com/HIKARI-Conve...NWZ6KK6XRZT&psc=1&refRID=5A8XN2BR3NWZ6KK6XRZT
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You will most likely have a flicker issue if not right away soon thereafter. That’s why quality aftermarket bulbs have resistors built in so you don’t have to do it yourself
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Tripinbillie
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FYI, if anyone is looking for the replacement LED bulbs, Amazon has them 40% off:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077BT6M6Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Wow, thanks for the heads up @Tripinbillie ! Perfect timing just picked up an FX4.
AmeriKEN
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I see Morimoto recently released the 2Stroke 4.0 and they say since the low beams are used as DRL's, you will need the anti-flicker harnesses. I am really interested in upgrading my front end lighting with these, but do have concerns with everything fitting in the housings. Can you show us how you fit these? Did you get a deeper dust cap? Do you know the shape and size? THANK YOU!!!
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HILLY
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I have the Morimoto 3.0's. I upgraded just before the 4's came out, but they're pretty much the same other than the improved chip mounting area. I had the low beams as DRL's for a short while and had no issues. I'm not sure if I even noticed a flicker. I have since reprogrammed via FORScan for my fogs to be DRL's.
Otherwise they fit fine behind the factory cap (Hi & Lo).
Otherwise they fit fine behind the factory cap (Hi & Lo).
zak99b5
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Where are people finding Morimotos in the HB3 size (stupid choice on Ford's part, that)? I’ve looked on Amazon and on the Morimoto site and can’t find them.
AmeriKEN
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The HB3s are just a 9005... I guess Ford had a sense of humor writing their manual.
Just took advantage of the 20% off sale on The Retrofit Source and got bulbs all around, Hoping to install tomorrow or Sunday! Will post pics when its all done!
Just took advantage of the 20% off sale on The Retrofit Source and got bulbs all around, Hoping to install tomorrow or Sunday! Will post pics when its all done!
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