New LS Owner Needs some Help

[ls419]

So I Just turned 18 and got my license, wasnt originally planning on buying an ls but one night I drove one, and fell in love with it. Its a 2003 v8 bought it with 117,000 miles for 4 grand. I dont know much about cars so im hoping someone can help me. The courtesy light (only backseat driver side), stopped working, I checked the fuses even replaced the bulb cant figure out why that light wont come on at all. I have the factory navigation with the 6 disc changer and my cds are stuck, any suggestions on a good double din dvd/nav? Im burning way to much gas, dashboard says avg 12 miles per gallon? WTF?
Also interested in changing all my interior lights to led lights is there a link where I can just buy the bulbs and plug them in? BTW i'll post pics as soon as I can.

 

[Lincoln Jealous]

damn sounds like you got a parts car

 

[Alax7]

led list from http://www.v-leds.com/

-LED light conversion the bulbs needed are

WHITE MSMT 6 LED DOME LIGHT 3022 3021 DE3175 6428 6430, these are for the puddle lights,

SUPER WHITE 9 LED DOME LIGHT BULB 212 211 212-2 214-2 578, this was for the trunk

2 HID WHITE SMT 5 LED LIGHT BULBS 194 168 158 2821; these are for the interior including dome, footwell, glove box, rear ocrap handles, you need 7 of these total

2 HID WHITE HIGH POWER LICENSE PLATE LED BULBS 194 168 158

all bulbs are 194 except for the trunk, 212, puddle lights which are above,




Also, check out this thread for general info on the ls.

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=61616

 

[FASTLLS]

So I Just turned 18 and got my license, wasnt originally planning on buying an ls but one night I drove one, and fell in love with it.

I know the feeling there.. I'm 18 also..

Its a 2003 v8 bought it with 117,000 miles for 4 grand. I dont know much about cars so im hoping someone can help me. The courtesy light (only backseat driver side), stopped working, I checked the fuses even replaced the bulb cant figure out why that light wont come on at all.

Most likely a break in the wires..

I have the factory navigation with the 6 disc changer and my cds are stuck, any suggestions on a good double din dvd/nav?

Most people go to the Avic..

Im burning way to much gas, dashboard says avg 12 miles per gallon? WTF?

Any CELs?

Also interested in changing all my interior lights to led lights is there a link where I can just buy the bulbs and plug them in?

Alex got you covered there..

BTW i'll post pics as soon as I can.

Please do.. You can also post a pic of yourself on the Offical LS Owners guide..

Everything is in bold..

 

[FASTLLS]

damn sounds like you got a parts car

Or he got a damn good deal on a second gen..

 

[mlara1129]

i found a pretty cheap GenII in my local C-list. i would pick it up (if its as described) i'm dying to have that interior. Then sale it again lol if only it were that easy.

OP did you pick this up?
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brx/cto/2120974641.html

 

[joegr]

... The courtesy light (only backseat driver side), stopped working, I checked the fuses even replaced the bulb cant figure out why that light wont come on at all. ...

A really good possibility is the left rear courtesy light switch. If it fails, it will keep the light off all the time. The next most likely is the light bulb socket, and after that it would have to be the wiring between the switch and the bulb. (Anywhere else would require multiple failures to stop the light from working anytime.)

 

[BlackLS06]

i found a pretty cheap GenII in my local C-list. i would pick it up (if its as described) i'm dying to have that interior. Then sale it again lol if only it were that easy.

OP did you pick this up?
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brx/cto/2120974641.html

Just to swap out the interior?

Lol i would love the black interior as well.

 

[FASTLLS]

Lol i would love the black interior as well.

How do you not have black on black? Who would order it that way? lol

 

[BlackLS06]

How do you not have black on black? Who would order it that way? lol

Beats me.

But i got a hell of a deal. No way was i gotta pass up a low mileage 06 with every option EXCEPT black interior for less than the 2005 is was looking at previously.

 

[FASTLLS]

Well yes! lol

I know the original owner and my friends dad owned it after him.. There was soo much work put into mine before I got it..

 

[ls419]

Thanks everyone, the ls I have is kind of a mix btwn red and burgundy, with the tan interior. I was able to find all the lights execpt for the trunk lights and puddle lights, is there a discount code for lvc members? The check engine light is on so im gonna have someone take a look at the car because 12mpg is complete s*it. I appreciate every ones help.

 

[05Linc_LS_V8]

oh, you also may want to check the air filter and spark plugs to make sure they're clean. You may not be getting enough air. Also, reset your mpg's when you drive it next to see if you really are getting 12mpgs or if its averaging what the previous owner had.

 

[FASTLLS]

Thanks everyone, the ls I have is kind of a mix btwn red and burgundy, with the tan interior.

Nice..

I was able to find all the lights execpt for the trunk lights and puddle lights, is there a discount code for lvc members?

Only for the gold members..

The check engine light is on so im gonna have someone take a look at the car because 12mpg is complete s*it..

Get the codes read and post them on here.. One of us will look it up for you and tell you the possible fixes.. I'm going to take a shot in the dark and say you need new cats.. Mine ran crappy and got terrible mpgs when they were bad.. Again, post the codes so we can tell you the real problem..