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Jan 20, 2018 | 06:59 PM

15PlatinumFla

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Button on left side of steering column

Back in July I bought a certified 2015 platinum 4x4 5.0 and am really enjoying the truck. Came from a 2013 lariat ecoboost and really enjoyed that truck as well. As I was driving a week or so ago I looked over and saw this button. Pressed it and nothing happened. Has a wire coming out of top and runs down behind the paneling, before I pull the panel off to trace the wire has anyone seen one of these before. I would imagine it’s not from the factory. Sorry about the sideways picture, have no idea how to rotate it.

Jan 20, 2018 | 07:16 PM

kenv47

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It looks like an accessory lighting button. Does not look factory. (to me)

Jan 20, 2018 | 07:20 PM

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definitely not factory. is it a momentary swtich (depresses as soon as you let it go) or does it stay in position until you press it again?

Jan 20, 2018 | 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kenv47

It looks like an accessory lighting button. Does not look factory. (to me)

I agree, I guess maybe I should hit it and step outside and see if anything comes on. I didn’t notice anything different in the interior when I pushed it earlier.

Jan 20, 2018 | 07:27 PM

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If you don't see anything, the prior owner may have removed the light to sell or put on their new truck and left the button so it didn't leave a hole.

Jan 20, 2018 | 08:00 PM

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definitely not factory. is it a momentary swtich (depresses as soon as you let it go) or does it stay in position until you press it again?

Yeah it comes back out after being pushed. Just had my wife sit inside and press it on and off while I walked around the outside checking everything. Did not notice anything.

Jan 20, 2018 | 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenandGold831

If you don't see anything, the prior owner may have removed the light to sell or put on their new truck and left the button so it didn't leave a hole.

I don’t believe there is a hole as it runs into the crack where the two plastic panels come together but I believe you may be right as far as some kind of aftermarket light or something. I’m going to pull the panel off tomorrow and see where the wiring runs to.

Button on left side of steering column

Button on left side of steering column

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