Ambient Lighting
I'm trying to do the same to my 2013 Lariat. I got a Platinum console with the light ring and switch. I also bought an ambient light kit part # CL8Z-13E700-AA. I'm trying to figure out the wiring. Any help would be appreciated. Does anyone have the instructions for the lighting kit? Is there a wiring harness from a Platinum I could get that would make this easier? Then the console would be plug & play and I could add in the ambient lighting kit. Just a thought.


So, When you say you changed the console, Do you mean the top with the cup holder and ambient lighting switches? Did you use a factory BL3Z-13C788-A module and AL3Z-14A318-A harness, Or the Ford accessories CL8Z-13E700-A kit to run the leds?
If you "did" use the factory module, Did you have to get the BCM reprogrammed to communicate with the module? My concern is, Will the factory ambient module communicate with the FX BCM like it does in a platinum.
Also, Does your brightness switch work?
I'm trying to do the same to my 2013 Lariat. I got a Platinum console with the light ring and switch. I also bought an ambient light kit part # CL8Z-13E700-AA. I'm trying to figure out the wiring. Any help would be appreciated. Does anyone have the instructions for the lighting kit? Is there a wiring harness from a Platinum I could get that would make this easier? Then the console would be plug & play and I could add in the ambient lighting kit. Just a thought.
I just ordered the same parts as you yesterday, Plus a factory Platinum harness AL3Z-14A318-A $37.81(btw this harness includes the center console compartment light) I want to see if I can use it hopefully.
From what I have read on all the forums, Everyone has been using the CL3Z-13E700-AA kit, And splicing the cupholder ring wires to it, And then they use the 2 cup holder leds from the kit in the rear of the console to light up the rear floor area.
Found some good info on how to do this here:
http://www.f150online.com/forums/200...-lighting.html
Think I have it will let you know this weekend. Apparently there is not a power wire grey/red providing power from the BCM to the harness that powers the ambient lighting. Going to run that wire with an add-a-fuse this weekend and praying that it all works. Will post pictures when it is all said and done. Thanks to everyone so far for all the help especially mamonti!
Did You get it working? Any Pictures?
Thanks
If not, what fuse can I connect my lights so that they will come on when the headlights come on?
I want this so bad but I just can't pay that much so I just bought a LEDglow set off of eBay for $50. Won't have the cool cup holder ring but I'll do w/o it. Supposed to have 1 million colors. It got a wireless remote for whatever reason that fits perfect in the small cubby inside the big cubby in front of the shifter.
I haven't gotten it installed yet. I have been doing alot of research. I want it to be as near factory as possible. I bought the Platinum console top part #AL3Z-15045A76-KB and the accessories lighting kit Part # CL8Z-13E700-AA that I may not use. After researching I found out the dimmer switch won't work with that control module. I am going to order the factory module & harness. I hope it will work.
LGTNROD, Let me know what you figure out. I am going to order the same parts. I don't know if the BCM will work with this setup or not. Does the Platinum harness AL3Z-14A318-A come with the connector to plug into the console cup holder harness. I know I'm going to have a bundle of money in this but that's ok with me, if it will work like the Platinum. I probably should have just bought a Platinum but what's the fun in that if it's already done. Most of the reward for me is figuring it out and doing it.
LGTNROD, Let me know what you figure out. I am going to order the same parts. I don't know if the BCM will work with this setup or not. Does the Platinum harness AL3Z-14A318-A come with the connector to plug into the console cup holder harness. I know I'm going to have a bundle of money in this but that's ok with me, if it will work like the Platinum. I probably should have just bought a Platinum but what's the fun in that if it's already done. Most of the reward for me is figuring it out and doing it.
If you're crafty you can try my method for adding the ring
Here's the thread documenting my process, post 102 has the nuts and bolts for the install. If you read through, I began the integration process using the million mini set from LEDGlow....
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/poor-m...talled-192946/
There have been a few members to follow the install process and so far I believe they are all happy with the results
Here's the thread documenting my process, post 102 has the nuts and bolts for the install. If you read through, I began the integration process using the million mini set from LEDGlow....
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/poor-m...talled-192946/
There have been a few members to follow the install process and so far I believe they are all happy with the results

Looks good. But I really want the factory lights, switches and the colors. The money doesn't bother me. I know it's going to be a lot.
LGTNROD, Let me know what you figure out. I am going to order the same parts. I don't know if the BCM will work with this setup or not. Does the Platinum harness AL3Z-14A318-A come with the connector to plug into the console cup holder harness. I know I'm going to have a bundle of money in this but that's ok with me, if it will work like the Platinum. I probably should have just bought a Platinum but what's the fun in that if it's already done. Most of the reward for me is figuring it out and doing it.





