• Sign Up! To view all forums and unlock additional cool features

    Welcome to the #1 Explorer ST Forum and Explorer ST community dedicated to Explorer ST owners and enthusiasts. Register for an account, it's free and it's easy, so don't hesitate to join the Explorer ST Forum today!


Glovebox and Center armrest lights?

GearHead_1

1000 Post Club
Messages
1,426
Reactions
1,146
Points
262
Location
Utah
Vehicle
Exploder
#21
The console back simply pops off with no screws to pull just pull straight back an interior plastic prybar is helpful but chances are not it's not necessary. It's a 5-minute job to check. If I looked there and didn't see one, I'd assume the front one isn't there either.
 

Dale5403

1000 Post Club
Messages
1,744
Reactions
1,460
Points
262
Location
Mondovi, WI, USA
#22
I'm just reporting back. With parts in hand, now largely disappointed, and feeling a bit foolish, I can confidently tell you that my Xploder with a build date of 3/21 does not have either of the wiring connectors in existence to add the lights.

I'm not going to be opening up the wiring harnesses to add them. Learn from my mistakes. As was discussed earlier in this thread, don't be lazy like I was and I knew I was being lazy. Check for existing connectors before ordering the parts.

Somewhere along the line, Ford figured out the extra wiring laying around unused costs them money. :cautious:
Sorry to hear that. Makes me wish I had not posted it but was hoping it worked.
 

GearHead_1

1000 Post Club
Messages
1,426
Reactions
1,146
Points
262
Location
Utah
Vehicle
Exploder
#23
Heck no, if somebody else learns from my mistake, all is well. I was just overly optimistic. I knew better, and I should have checked. Hindsight is of course always 20/20.
 

Messages
388
Reactions
336
Points
67
Location
Calgary, AB, Canada
#24
Heck no, if somebody else learns from my mistake, all is well. I was just overly optimistic. I knew better, and I should have checked. Hindsight is of course always 20/20.
Well, I guess I’ll be checking this weekend. Wanted to do this too.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 

GearHead_1

1000 Post Club
Messages
1,426
Reactions
1,146
Points
262
Location
Utah
Vehicle
Exploder
#25
I guess I really need to take a look at a 2020. I wanted to do the front camera washer jet too. Now I'm wondering what is involved. ;)
 

GearHead_1

1000 Post Club
Messages
1,426
Reactions
1,146
Points
262
Location
Utah
Vehicle
Exploder
#27
Sorry to hear this.
 

GearHead_1

1000 Post Club
Messages
1,426
Reactions
1,146
Points
262
Location
Utah
Vehicle
Exploder
#28
I guess I can live without either of these lights but I find the console to be deep and dark.
 

Messages
369
Reactions
220
Points
37
Location
Airizona
#29
My 21 is a 12/20 build and there is no harness as well. The center console light would have been the nice one to have.

20210903_115116.jpg
 

Messages
85
Reactions
34
Points
17
Location
Detroit, MI, USA
#31
I am glad I got something for the extra $$. I bought a 2020 last July. Shortly after they announced a large price cut for 2021. At least I have a glove box light!
 

Messages
28
Reactions
17
Points
2
Location
Middletown, DE, USA
#32
Sorry, just seeing this. I added them to mine. You have to check for the harnesses first, takes five minutes to check for both.
 

GearHead_1

1000 Post Club
Messages
1,426
Reactions
1,146
Points
262
Location
Utah
Vehicle
Exploder
#35
@Honeybadger, You lucky Dog!
 

GearHead_1

1000 Post Club
Messages
1,426
Reactions
1,146
Points
262
Location
Utah
Vehicle
Exploder
#37
Both of the lights were right in the $50 neighborhood. One was $25 and one was $28 through a local dealership here. I wouldn't be surprised if Tasco had them cheaper.
 

Attachments

njeyez

New Member
Messages
2
Reactions
1
Points
2
Location
Branchburg
#38
Wonder where those 2 wires feed to. I’m wondering if we could tap into the light adapter in the front cubby. Maybe I will take apart my center console to see if I can find a place for them to feed.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 

Messages
86
Reactions
28
Points
17
Location
Des Moines, IA, USA
#39
I guess I really need to take a look at a 2020. I wanted to do the front camera washer jet too. Now I'm wondering what is involved. ;)
You have me wondering now if I have the hose already ran… I figured for the front washer it’s just adding some type of splitter and running a small hose.
 

Messages
28
Reactions
17
Points
2
Location
Middletown, DE, USA
#40
You have me wondering now if I have the hose already ran… I figured for the front washer it’s just adding some type of splitter and running a small hose.
Mine doesn't have anything already run. They just insert a T into the hose and run it out to the camera. I have all of the parts, just haven't gotten around to taking the bumper off to do it.
 



Top