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    The lights......

    Between the doors on each side. How do you remove the plastic cover? I've been thinking of replacing them with LED's or a limo style light. Would a single led work with that cover yellowed or is there a way I can brighten them? Or do I replace them? Also, how hard is it to run LED tailights and front markers? Has it been done? Found a couple places that will do the HID's for cheap. As usual guys, any and all help will be appreciated.
    1986 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park A.K.A "Christine"TRADED.......Gone to a better home hopefully.


    2009 Ford Taurus SEL New DD

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    4 screws on the wood grain lighted trim. twist the socket out. remove the bulb. Replace with 194 LED. The dome light cover fails with LEDs. It's better with no cover.

    To run LED tail lights and stuff, you need an electronic flasher and the proper LEDs.

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      #3
      I believe he is talking about the coach lighting.
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        #4
        i think he means coach lamps. pop the chrome caps from the top and bottom off. a small pick of small flat screw driver will do. then remove 2 philips screws. the light should pop off. sometimes the foam seal will be a bit sticky. replace bulb.

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          #5
          I think its coach also......lil light tween the drvr and pass door both sides.....lol idk th
          1986 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park A.K.A "Christine"TRADED.......Gone to a better home hopefully.


          2009 Ford Taurus SEL New DD

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            #6
            With led bulb right? I would like them brighter if possible.......
            1986 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park A.K.A "Christine"TRADED.......Gone to a better home hopefully.


            2009 Ford Taurus SEL New DD

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              #7
              Buttttttt 86vicky is on to something......the domes u speak of r the ones on ceiling right? Buddy of mine just put leds in and they r bright as u kno wat but I liked it andwould do the same if that's what u r referencing.
              1986 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park A.K.A "Christine"TRADED.......Gone to a better home hopefully.


              2009 Ford Taurus SEL New DD

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                #8
                Originally posted by 86merccp View Post
                Buttttttt 86vicky is on to something......the domes u speak of r the ones on ceiling right? Buddy of mine just put leds in and they r bright as u kno wat but I liked it andwould do the same if that's what u r referencing.
                does your dome light have the map lights? Or just one light? the one light ones have clear lens.

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                  #9
                  Yes it has the lil round ones off to the side....should those be replaced wit led also? And what about the lights o the door itself? Is thatwat u were referring to?
                  1986 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park A.K.A "Christine"TRADED.......Gone to a better home hopefully.


                  2009 Ford Taurus SEL New DD

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by 86merccp View Post
                    Yes it has the lil round ones off to the side....should those be replaced wit led also? And what about the lights o the door itself? Is thatwat u were referring to?
                    Yes that's what I was referring to.

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                      #11
                      Omg I'm excited! Dis sounds like sumthin I can do !
                      1986 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park A.K.A "Christine"TRADED.......Gone to a better home hopefully.


                      2009 Ford Taurus SEL New DD

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by 86merccp View Post
                        Omg I'm excited! Dis sounds like sumthin I can do !
                        just make sure that you put them in the right way or they won't light.

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                          #13
                          Will I be able to tell what is right? Is the dome wit maps easy to remove? And I'm guessing the flashers for leds can be found @ auto parts store? Along with bulbs I will need...r they all the same? And will led work on the coach lamps?
                          1986 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park A.K.A "Christine"TRADED.......Gone to a better home hopefully.


                          2009 Ford Taurus SEL New DD

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by 86merccp View Post
                            Will I be able to tell what is right? Is the dome wit maps easy to remove? And I'm guessing the flashers for leds can be found @ auto parts store? Along with bulbs I will need...r they all the same? And will led work on the coach lamps?
                            Light will either be on or off. Lol.
                            Pull the center lens. There are two types. The one that uses the 194 style bulb. and the other that uses a weird bulb. To remove either, remove the center lens, unscrew the two screws holding it to headliner.

                            You can get the electronic flashers at your auto parts store. Not all LEDs are the same, you'll have to look around to figure out which ones are good. LED should work for the coach lamps I would think.

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                              #15
                              i am using white 5 way LEDs for the coach lights on B pillar between front and rear doors... also have LEDs inside and out... the flasher is known as a heavy duty or Electronic flasher for our cars... i replace the license plate bulb, all rear bulbs, ditch lights, front signals, hood and trunk lights




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