💡 Converting the Maverick side badge to a signal lamp light -- DIY how-to and result video [night video added]

[Dad]

The dimmer part of the light comes on with the headlights. And the brighter part of the light is connected to the turn signal. I used the wiring harness from the Mazina lights. Got them on Black Friday for a bit over $30.

I like that. Nice work and thanks for sharing!
Do you have the Lariat hybrid? I'm asking because it sounds like you connected your mod light to the driving lights, as well. Initially, I wanted to do that, but was cautioned by other members that the DRL's on the Lariat were different than the other models and much more difficult to tap into.

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[Bgolden]

No , mines an Hybrid XL

 

[Dad]

No , mines an Hybrid XL

Ok, that makes sense. The XL & XLT had a different setup for the driving lights and made it much simpler to tap into that system than the Lariat's. Thanks for posting your modification. I wish I could have been able to do the same on mine. To clarify for any new readers, the lights I installed in the side badges on the Lariat are connected only to the turn signals. They do not illuminate with the driving lights, or headlights.

 

[CurtisB]

My lights in the side badges light up with the lights automatically when they turn on. When I turn on my turn signals, they light up in a sequential pattern. To install them, it was plug and play. NO SPLICING.

 

[RobertMoon]

Due to my envy of those vehicles that have turn signal indicators on their mirrors or body side, I took another member's basic idea and went one step further to have the badge act as a turn signal indicator. The first side took a bit of time to figure out what light would work best and how to wire it up correctly and safely. The other side took about an hour or two. Nothing like having "experience" the second time around.

This is how it came out:


What you'll need:

• plastic pry tools to ease off the badge.
• LED light. (I liked the round one where the wiring exits out the back of the light)
• butt splices. Red ones for the small wire gauge.
• several wire bridge taps. Again, the red ones.
• two ring terminals large enough to be able to attach to one of the bolts holding the fender together. This is for a ground. I got the ones that included shrink wrap on the wire end, but not necessary.
• Resistors not needed because I'm not REPLACING an incandescent bulb, merely adding them.
• wire cutters, stripper, and crimping tool.
• 4 strands of automotive wire about 3 - 1/2 feet long. Red and black are always a good choice color wise. The wires on the LED's I chose are yellow & black, so I used those colors.
• Drill bit or forstner bit large enough to cut out a round circle in the badge. The LED's I used required a 3/4" hole to fit snugly.
• 2 amber colored covers that fit the badge. These were made specifically for the Maverick and can be found on Etsy, however, this is an option. I chose to use them to cover up the LED lamp and also to disperse the light. Inexpensive . . . $20 for two.
• shrink wrap if you choose to use it and then you'll need either a heat gun or hair dryer.
• Automotive electrical tape. If you'll notice looking into any type of automotive wiring, the tape is NOT the shiny kind. The shiny kind tends to melt and get sticky. Opt for the "fabric" type. Easily available on Amazon and looks more like it belongs.

Will doing this work void the warranty?

 

[RideSolo]

Will doing this work void the warranty?

Doubt it. You aren't really changing anything and generally what you do can be undone.

 

[RobertMoon]

Thanks.

 

[bwayne]

Due to my envy of those vehicles that have turn signal indicators on their mirrors or body side, I took another member's basic idea and went one step further to have the badge act as a turn signal indicator. The first side took a bit of time to figure out what light would work best and how to wire it up correctly and safely. The other side took about an hour or two. Nothing like having "experience" the second time around.

This is how it came out:


What you'll need:

• plastic pry tools to ease off the badge.
• LED light. (I liked the round one where the wiring exits out the back of the light)
• butt splices. Red ones for the small wire gauge.
• several wire bridge taps. Again, the red ones.
• two ring terminals large enough to be able to attach to one of the bolts holding the fender together. This is for a ground. I got the ones that included shrink wrap on the wire end, but not necessary.
• Resistors not needed because I'm not REPLACING an incandescent bulb, merely adding them.
• wire cutters, stripper, and crimping tool.
• 4 strands of automotive wire about 3 - 1/2 feet long. Red and black are always a good choice color wise. The wires on the LED's I chose are yellow & black, so I used those colors.
• Drill bit or forstner bit large enough to cut out a round circle in the badge. The LED's I used required a 3/4" hole to fit snugly.
• 2 amber colored covers that fit the badge. These were made specifically for the Maverick and can be found on Etsy, however, this is an option. I chose to use them to cover up the LED lamp and also to disperse the light. Inexpensive . . . $20 for two.
• shrink wrap if you choose to use it and then you'll need either a heat gun or hair dryer.
• Automotive electrical tape. If you'll notice looking into any type of automotive wiring, the tape is NOT the shiny kind. The shiny kind tends to melt and get sticky. Opt for the "fabric" type. Easily available on Amazon and looks more like it belongs.

Like Styx, you have too much time on your hands.

 

[Dad]

Like Styx, you have too much time on your hands.

I did this for safety reasons. The Maverick does not employ any side turn signal lighting, whereas most vehicles do either on the side view mirrors or elsewhere. I want oncoming drivers to see my turn signals while entering the road from the side.
I know your post was in jest, but truth is my wife and I are raising our 11 year-old granddaughter as our daughter, so believe me, I don't have too much time on my hands.

 

[AlpineKid74]

I did this for safety reasons. The Maverick does not employ any side turn signal lighting, whereas most vehicles do either on the side view mirrors or elsewhere. I want oncoming drivers to see my turn signals while entering the road from the side.
I know your post was in jest, but truth is my wife and I are raising our 11 year-old granddaughter as our daughter, so believe me, I don't have too much time on my hands.

Been there & done that for 4 grandkids till they got old enough & moved out.

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