Rigging tail lights on 2016 F150 as toad
I am trying to set up my 2016 F150 Lariet as a toad. It is fully loaded with LED lights and sensors in the light housings. I pulled a tail light housing and there are about 8 wires going into it and...
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I checked with Blue Ox and they said not to attempt to add another bulb to any LED fixture. Plus, I tried to figure it out myself and I can't tell how big the LED assembly is and the reflector is inside a housing that seems to be glued together. The point about Ford giving me trouble for hooking into their wires is probably valid but I think that I will to take that risk to keep the installation looking nice and easy to use. Since Ford does have a "Towed mode" for the vehicle it sure seems like they would make hooking up the legally required lights a little easier or at least give some instructions. I do have the diode pack from Blue Ox. Maybe that will prevent any problems.
I've said it before but I am convinced that with a little work Ford could make the vehicle simulate a trailer for less than $100 and I would have paid $1000 to have it plug in simple. I remember how long the OEMs drug their feet putting in brake controllers but now it is a must have item. I think that the same benefits would be derived from a factory Towed system.
Blue Ox recommended these wires as a start point for the wiring but also that I double check them:
Driver's side brake: Gray and Orange
Passenger side brake: Purple and Orange
Taillights: Blue and White
I've said it before but I am convinced that with a little work Ford could make the vehicle simulate a trailer for less than $100 and I would have paid $1000 to have it plug in simple. I remember how long the OEMs drug their feet putting in brake controllers but now it is a must have item. I think that the same benefits would be derived from a factory Towed system.
Blue Ox recommended these wires as a start point for the wiring but also that I double check them:
Driver's side brake: Gray and Orange
Passenger side brake: Purple and Orange
Taillights: Blue and White
