flipd2k

well im interested in changing my headlight switch to the autoheadlights switch .... can i just pop out my original headlight switch and will the auto headlight switch just plug in ????

bobkyle2

i dont beleive so...i have read somewhere that someone was trying to do this...BUT..im sure someone will tell you more about it..i think there is more to it than just the switch...
your truck is badas$ enuff anyways why you need auto headlights ...haha

flipd2k

lol thanks but i get tired of turning on my headlights haha

bobkyle2

oh..that wears me out too...haha jk... no i think there are some relays you have to have...and i dont think the truck comes prewired for it...and there is also a lens in the dashboard i beleive that kicks the lights on at night... i dont know much about it

Mod (Ret.)

Not 100% sure, but I think this feature (auto headlights) require a light sensor (detects daylight/nighttime). This sensor is usually on the dash or behind the rear view mirror on most vehicles. Might want to check on this if you can find an F150 owner with this feature.

Can anyone verify that a light sensor is used?

spdkilz02

yea there is a light sensor, just not sure where it is located at on my truck.

flipd2k

they have told me that the light sensor is the one on the dash right infront of driver where the red led from the fake alarm is. my question is if i take off my headlight switch will the auto headlight switch just plug in?

Keeblerz28

Go get an auto switch, and try it. My guess is (haven't done it, but) that they both have the same plug on the back and the auto one has another wire that connects to the light sensor. If that's the case, the auto switch would behave just like your old one until you get the light sensor figured out. I can confirm that the light sensor is in that little black bump on the dash with the blinky red light. Covered with a hat, my lights turned on after a few seconds with the light switch on "auto". Note to those with HID's, I have read that leaving the lights on auto may prematurely wear out the bulbs by increased cycling on/off. Good luck

05FX4-

Yeah I too have the Auto Headlights and can confim that the light sensor is on the dash and that I have been told by a buddy of mine who works for ford as a mechanic that there is a diference in wiring between the two switches. It is not just plug and play there will need to be more modification done. Good luck and thanks for driving a FORD

jazar10

pretty sure its the base of the rearview mirror, easiest place to put the sensor. Thats why the base is so big for the people who have the auto headlights