Accessory switches & wiring
I was wondering if anyone made accessory switch panels that mount into the pre-existing holes in the dash of my 03 F150 SuperCrew. I'd like to add some switches like one to control the inverter I installed, and one to control the backup camera for those idiots driving my truck that can't use mirrors, and a couple other uses, but I don't really feel like making a custom switch panel.
The other question I have is whether the stock fuse box can have accessories added into it, or if it's pretty well used up by all factory items. I want to be lazy when I install a couple components, and instead of running a seperate box and making a harness for it, I'd like to just tie into the existing wiring.
Thanks
The other question I have is whether the stock fuse box can have accessories added into it, or if it's pretty well used up by all factory items. I want to be lazy when I install a couple components, and instead of running a seperate box and making a harness for it, I'd like to just tie into the existing wiring.
Thanks
Ok, I figured out where I'm going to put the switches, and even where I'm gonna tap the dimmer circuit to allow the lighting on the switch panel to dim. I would like to know if anyone has a source to buy the factory connectors, especially the ones that attach the switch for the 4x4 selector switch. I'd like to rig it so i don't have to tap the factory harness too much, and so when I remove the panel I don't leave wires dangling, or scarred. Anyone got ideas?
[EDIT]
Figured it out... after most of a day at work wasted looking through the catalog it looks like the connector is a female Delphi Metri-Pack 280 (Manufacturer P/N: 12052856). The connector on the back of the transfer case switch is the male version of the same series (Manufacturer P/N: 12110440). Both connectors are available from Mouser Electronics, and probably some others.
[EDIT]
Figured it out... after most of a day at work wasted looking through the catalog it looks like the connector is a female Delphi Metri-Pack 280 (Manufacturer P/N: 12052856). The connector on the back of the transfer case switch is the male version of the same series (Manufacturer P/N: 12110440). Both connectors are available from Mouser Electronics, and probably some others.
Last edited by thebecwar; Nov 6, 2008 at 05:42 PM.


