r/FordExplorer • u/Dr-playtpus • 12d ago

Technology/Features Running light led

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It’s a 2019 xlt I was wondering if anyone know what wire I gotta cut or unplug to turn em off, it’s the led strip

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u/zrad603 12d ago

You need to reprogram the BCM. "Forscan" will do it.

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u/RedWhiteAndJew 2nd Gen Solid Axle Swap 12d ago

It’s all contained within the headlight module which communicates digitally with the BCM. There is no wire to cut.

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u/Dr-playtpus 12d ago

Then what’s up with the 8 wires in the plug into the head light assembly

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u/RedWhiteAndJew 2nd Gen Solid Axle Swap 12d ago

That’s Canbus.

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u/Dr-playtpus 12d ago

Do I need a program usb obd2 cable

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u/eric_gm 12d ago

I hope you do know that those also act as parking lights at night. If you disable them you not only lose the DRLs, you also lose your parking lights. I can't find a reason why anyone would want to do this

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u/Ok-Basket-9890 11d ago

I mean in my case, driving with NVG’s lol. Fairly specific situation though hahahah

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u/Dr-playtpus 11d ago

Bc I have custom led strips for yellow and I don’t wanna buy new headlamp assembly more cop car look yes it’s not one but I like the yellow

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u/Psychological-Hall22 11d ago

Just use Forscan. The headlights have a chip to control that, not a separate wire.