Cruise Control lights

Has anyone ever replaced the steering wheel cruise control lights (On/Off) on a '98 Explorer? I was able to open the housing for the On/Off switch, but I don't see any lights. I assume they must be diodes.

Thanks!

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Xx
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They are in a little blue housing piece, you twist it and it comes out.

I hear the bulbs are only available if you get new control switches, $50 for both sides (together).

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IanCT

Go to your local dealer and pick up two bulbs (one for each side), part # E5RY-13466-BA. If you can't find them in stock locally, I got mine from

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for less than $4.00 each. They do charge a minimum $7.00 handling fee though so it's more econimical if you order other things as well. Even still $15 for both bulbs shipped is less than the $50 your dealer wants for the whole switch. As mentioned above, it is by far easier to remove the airbag & cover when replacing the bulbs in the switches. If you don't, you'll spend a lot more time just trying to get the rubber switch cover back on correctly (and it still probably won't seat right). To remove the airbag and cover, disconnect a lead to your battery and let it sit for 5 minutes (per the Ford service manual) to deplete the battery backup storage. Next, remove the two screws on the sides of your steering wheel that are under the plastic covers (one on each side). The airbag and cover will slide straight out. Disconnect the connector and put the airbag out of yoru way. The two switches are easily accessable once you get to this point.

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Alpine

Hi,

Thanks for the info. I was able to locate some bulbs using your(Ford) part number. Quit a variance in price. The dealer that had them in stock was the cheapest a $2 each. The original blue cap(Plastic) wasn't on the new bulb. I managed to remove the blue cover from original and it seems to be ok. Any suggestions for cover replacement cause I doubt I could get another refitting out of the original.

Thanks again for your input.

Al

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DSL

No, I reused my blue cover from my old bulb as well. It got a small rip in it when I removed it from the original bulb, but it still went on the new bulb fine. With the small tear in it, it can be removed pretty easily now so the next time I have to replace my bulbs I don't anticipate any problems.

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Alpine

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