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Old Oct 19, 2017 | 09:25 PM
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I changed out mirrors to tow mirrors that have spot and puddle lights. Add the spotlight module and switch but still not working. I was told it was plug and play.
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Old Oct 19, 2017 | 10:16 PM
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You have to activate the module with either FORScan or by the spotlights at any speed mod.
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Old Oct 20, 2017 | 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by itsleo
I changed out mirrors to tow mirrors that have spot and puddle lights. Add the spotlight module and switch but still not working. I was told it was plug and play.
Do you have the headlamp switch on when turning on the spot lamps?

If so, refer to the section on enabling Puddle/Spot Lamps

Just a word of caution if you go the route of the wiring modification...

The spot lamps can inadvertently be left on (usually during daylight hours) and cause a dead battery. I have reverted 2 of the vehicles the owners originally wanted set up this way to enabling through changes in the BCM.

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Old Oct 20, 2017 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by tmcolegr
Do you have the headlamp switch on when turning on the spot lamps?

If so, refer to the section on enabling Puddle/Spot Lamps

Just a word of caution if you go the route of the wiring modification...

The spot lamps can inadvertently be left on (usually during daylight hours) and cause a dead battery. I have reverted 2 of the vehicles the owners originally wanted set up this way to enabling through changes in the BCM.
You can make the change in the bcm now to have the spot lights on anytime?
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Old Oct 20, 2017 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Sawdust102
You can make the change in the bcm now to have the spot lights on anytime?
No, the only way to get spotlights anytime is by wiring modification. BCM still only turns on factory settings
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Old Oct 21, 2017 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Firerunner
No, the only way to get spotlights anytime is by wiring modification. BCM still only turns on factory settings
You had me really excited for minute! But darn

As an alternate method, you can splice into the spot light enable wire (the one that is cut) with an ignition controlled circuit. This can be as simple as a fuse tap from the fuse panel on the passenger side with a wire run across the underside of the dash. Then at least the lights will be off whenever the vehicle is.
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Can someone please tell me where the side spotlight adjustment switch is?
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Can someone please tell me where the side spotlight adjustment switch is?
The what??
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Old Oct 21, 2017 | 01:15 PM
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2017 manual says on page 91, talks about aiming the mirror spot lamps. It says for power-folding mirrors use the switch on the driver side door. Damned if I see a switch to adjust my spot lamps.
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Originally Posted by tomt966
2017 manual says on page 91, talks about aiming the mirror spot lamps. It says for power-folding mirrors use the switch on the driver side door. Damned if I see a switch to adjust my spot lamps.
Think they just mean to fold the mirrors in using the switch. There is no adjustment for aiming the spot lights.
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