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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 10:58 AM
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Hi, anyone who knows where's the running wire or what color of the wire in the smart junction box for f150 2012 xlt 3.5 Ecoboost ? I need help thank you
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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 12:14 PM
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What do you mean by running wire? Running lights?
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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 04:47 PM
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I mean in the smart junction box or kick plate in the passenger side what wire to use for running light?
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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 05:20 PM
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Im trying to doing this in the youtube
but the problem is i dont know which wire am going to connect because a lot of wire in the smart junction box. Please help thank you
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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 05:22 PM
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Because my wire in the smart junction box its different than the youtube video.
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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 09:45 PM
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Like this?
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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 10:08 PM
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It is okay to connect thru the back of trailer the 4 pin so i connect the running wire there?
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Old Feb 18, 2018 | 08:27 AM
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Depends on how much current that circuit can provide. If you are installing extra lights, you generally need new wiring and relays to handle the power. Doesn't F150LEDS provide instructions for the lights you are purchasing?
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Old Feb 19, 2018 | 02:42 PM
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Do i still need resistor and diode for wires if connect this to the hot wire?
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Old Feb 19, 2018 | 02:50 PM
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I don't know offhand.
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