Wiring daytime running lights
09-05-2017, 12:53 AM
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Wiring daytime running lights
I have a 2014 F150, have put led running lights on front grill but can't find a wire under the hood that is controlled by ignition switch. I am using a relay so the wire would only be used for a switch to turn on the lights when ignition is on.
09-05-2017, 05:42 PM
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What trim level is your truck, you may have oem daytime running lights as an option that can be turned on for virtually nothing. I have an XLT and made my fog lights DTRL with a little programming, nothing else needed.
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09-05-2017, 08:43 PM
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09-05-2017, 09:10 PM
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You need to get the free software Forscan, here's a link, https://www.f150forum.com/f38/forsca...ations-349018/
It's a long read but there's a lot more that can be programmed on your truck besides DTRL, like remote start, new keys, initializing options normally you would have to pay extra for etc....
Software is free, you just need a Windows tablet or laptop and a $30 odb2-usb dongle to interface.
Every thing is explained in the link above.
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It's a long read but there's a lot more that can be programmed on your truck besides DTRL, like remote start, new keys, initializing options normally you would have to pay extra for etc....
Software is free, you just need a Windows tablet or laptop and a $30 odb2-usb dongle to interface.
Every thing is explained in the link above.
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09-06-2017, 04:27 AM
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You need to get the free software Forscan, here's a link, https://www.f150forum.com/f38/forsca...ations-349018/
It's a long read but there's a lot more that can be programmed on your truck besides DTRL, like remote start, new keys, initializing options normally you would have to pay extra for etc....
Software is free, you just need a Windows tablet or laptop and a $30 odb2-usb dongle to interface.
Every thing is explained in the link above.
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It's a long read but there's a lot more that can be programmed on your truck besides DTRL, like remote start, new keys, initializing options normally you would have to pay extra for etc....
Software is free, you just need a Windows tablet or laptop and a $30 odb2-usb dongle to interface.
Every thing is explained in the link above.
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09-06-2017, 11:33 AM
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I'm going to suggest you don't try to do this and to hire a professional. You need to test each circuit (yes the fuse box) to find a hot load when the truck is on. And then you need to tap into that (safely). If you've never done this before or have no idea what you are doing, take it to a pro, as you can really screw up your truck if you wire something wrong or bypass the wrong thing. They make fuse taps you can pickup at the auto parts store that gives you a fuse for the existing truck equipment AND your new load. You don't want to power anything too big, but a few small led's in the grille will do just fine. If you are trying to power an LED light bar, then I'd suggest not doing that as these fuses can be small and you may need a larger fuse based on the size of the light you are powering.