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Old Nov 11, 2018 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 2jhanna


from what I remember reading, the harness is already under the dash for the factory controller, which you can order and install. Then enable it with forscan.

plug in the fuses and relays.

The harness you have I believe is an adaptor harness for aftermarket controllers.
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Old Nov 11, 2018 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by minthillbill
Good You Tube video of installing the controller. Seems like a lot of work, My dealer quoted $100 plus controller (250) for the job and it would be activated.. I thought that was a good price after seeing the work involved, but i'm 70 and if i was 50 again I would do it myself.
I used that video to help me install my own Ham Radio into my 18 f150. Had to run power and antenna wires thru firewall.
Pop out insert, plug in controller, pop it in. Activate with FORScan. Plugmin fuse and relay. Controller is $90. Dealer charging $250 for a $90 part, and $100 for 15 minutes work. Definitely NOT a good price.
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Old Nov 11, 2018 | 06:17 PM
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look again, you have to remove several dash panels to insert the new controller and screws.
the controller has two ears which mount to dash with screws. at least on picture and video i saw.
for my '18 it was a lot more than pop in. perhaps easier on older models.

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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 12:47 PM
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Might be a little more work than pop out pop in, but not much..
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 01:11 PM
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Where is this bag located in the truck that you found with the relay and fuse?
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by bbradford89
Where is this bag located in the truck that you found with the relay and fuse?
It was in the rear front seat pocket.
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bbradford89
Where is this bag located in the truck that you found with the relay and fuse?
do you have the 4 pin connector or the 4/7 pin connector.

i believe the relays/fuses only came with the 4/7 pin.
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 2jhanna


do you have the 4 pin connector or the 4/7 pin connector.

i believe the relays/fuses only came with the 4/7 pin.
I have the factory setup, 7/4 pin under the rear bumper. After more research, it's ez to do and doesn't require a trip to the dealer
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 2jhanna


do you have the 4 pin connector or the 4/7 pin connector.

i believe the relays/fuses only came with the 4/7 pin.
4/7
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bbradford89
Where is this bag located in the truck that you found with the relay and fuse?
Originally it should be with the manual. But that was years ago for these trucks, anybody's guess when buying used.
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