Has anyone else had any luck disabling the "feature" where the exterior running lights come on when the door opens?
I tried the procedure listed below on my 2012 Ford E-350 with no luck. The horn "chirped" on steps 6 and 8, but no joy on step 7.
I ended up just removing the bulbs from the interior map lights, but of course can't do that with the exterior lights. Can't stand it when all the lights come on when I open the door. . .
UPDATE: After doing additional research, it looks like the procedure was changed in the 2011 year model, and the "feature" must now be changed by your dealer (if at all).
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Originally Posted by jage
Ford Expedition, not van, but I imagine it might work.
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry
You may perform the following power door lock sequence to
enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature.
Note: Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the 1 (LOCK) position and all vehicle doors are closed.
You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait a
minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again.
1. The ignition must be OFF to
begin the sequence.
2. Place the key in the ignition and
turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN)
position.
3. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
4. Turn the ignition from the 3
(RUN) position to the 1 (LOCK) position.
5. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
6. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (RUN) position. The horn will chirp
one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
7. Press the power door unlock control twice within 5 seconds. Note:
The horn will chirp once to indicate the perimeter lighting feature has
been deactivated. The horn will chirp once and honk once (one short
and one long) to indicate the perimeter lighting feature has been
activated.
8. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position to exit the procedure.
Note: The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete.
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