New Ford Maverick Lighting Kits by Diode Dynamics | 1/18/24

[thev8man]

Ford Maverick Lighting by Diode Dynamics has arrived.

The Ford Maverick has been a massive hit since its debut. It is the best-selling hybrid truck in the world! Until now, premium lighting upgrades didn't exist for this platform...

That changes today with the release of 4 NEW Ford Maverick Lighting kits from our team here at Diode Dynamics!

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[Barracuda340]

Ordering a set. I agree, these look like a factory install. BTW, can you show us what the on/off switch looks like for these.

 

[TNFurb]

I love the look of the fog light kit. Anyone know what splicing into the factory wiring does to the warranty though?

 

[The Real Maverick]

There must be confusion...

The C1 HitchMount Kit included the following functions:

- Red Accent Light (Backlight)
- White Mainbeam

This kit obtains power using a custom in-line adaptor to the tail lights.

There is NOT a C1R option, the red 4th brake light draws to much power according to our engineering team.

The ONLY Maverick model that can handle the C1R is users that have a 7-pin tow package from Ford directly.

I have read all the posts.

I get WHAT you are saying but not the why.

Why can’t the C1R be used with trucks that have 4 pin trailer wires from the factory?

I get “too much current needed” to T-tap the brake lamps.

I get “extra amperage” can come from the trailer brake lamp wire that is on a separate circuit. But that wire is the SAME wire in both 4 pin setups and 7 pin setups. Is it the fact that tapping this wire triggers trailer detection that then turns off blind spot monitor that is the real issue???

Still do not understand what 4k tow package has to do with anything here unless it is just a fluke.

Can you explain being as technical as possible? This is a pretty technical group.

Thanks.

 

[SLJ]

I have read all the posts.
I get WHAT you are saying but not the why.
Why can’t the C1R be used with trucks that have 4 pin trailer wires from the factory?
Thanks.

I'm going to guess but plugging it into the 4 pin would make the trailer light module sense you have a trailer hooked up due to too much resistance/current draw which cuts out the blind spot monitor, etc. when towing.
Plugging into the seven pin (4K tow package only) allows the light to get most of it's power from the seven pin's 12 volt charge circuit and just have a sensor wire on the brake light feed to tell the brake lights are on that won't draw enough or have enough resistance to make the the tow module think you have a trailer plugged in.

 

[Barksdale123]

Fog lights are really cool. Watched the installation video. I think I could even do it. Good excuse to buy an electric wrench. Now yellow or white, yellow or white......

 

[Diode Dynamics]

Ordering a set. I agree, these look like a factory install. BTW, can you show us what the on/off switch looks like for these.

We have a full installation video on YouTube in depth:

I have read all the posts.

I get WHAT you are saying but not the why.

Why can’t the C1R be used with trucks that have 4 pin trailer wires from the factory?

I get “too much current needed” to T-tap the brake lamps.

I get “extra amperage” can come from the trailer brake lamp wire that is on a separate circuit. But that wire is the SAME wire in both 4 pin setups and 7 pin setups. Is it the fact that tapping this wire triggers trailer detection that then turns off blind spot monitor that is the real issue???

Still do not understand what 4k tow package has to do with anything here unless it is just a fluke.

Can you explain being as technical as possible? This is a pretty technical group.

Thanks.

I've spoken with our team it's a mixture of reports of power draw with the C1R and trailer detection depending on the model.

For in-depth information on hand from our engineering team, you can contact our customer support team for more information.

Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. CDT
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 314-205-3033

We're continuing to seek a solution for the C1R to operate with the Maverick.

Currently, the C1 HitchMount product launched on 1/18 is error-free!

 

[Diode Dynamics]

Fog lights are really cool. Watched the installation video. I think I could even do it. Good excuse to buy an electric wrench. Now yellow or white, yellow or white......

The 6K cool white is a great match to the factory low beams.

The white provides a significant increase in road-legal output due to the width and intensity.

The 3K selective yellow is highly effective in providing visibility fog, rain, or dust.

Some users prefer yellow light output for styling but it is highly effective in the proper setting and less fatigue to the eyes at night.

Here is an example of how 3K selective yellow doesn't refract light in a snow setting with our SS3 LED pods:

Here is an example of 3K select yellow Elite Series fog lamps:

 

[The Real Maverick]

So the short version is;

If if’s important to you the C1R is probably going to work but it’s not quite ready to piug n play.

 

[The Real Maverick]

3k is traditionally NOT YELLOW.

3k is traditionally “warm white”.

Hell, I have 2700k all inside my home, living room, kitchen.
It’s not yellow.

 

[gp1200x]

Any chance of providing the instruction sheet in PDF format here for the
Elite Series Add-On Fog Lamp Kit For 2022-2024 Ford Maverick
or is it not yet available? I know you have a video out there already but written forms provide more wiring detail.

 

[Diode Dynamics]

3k is traditionally NOT YELLOW.

3k is traditionally “warm white”.

Hell, I have 2700k all inside my home, living room, kitchen.
It’s not yellow.

Reference: CIE 1931 chromaticity chart

You're correct, 3000K is warm white within the White color space.

2700K or 3000K is the energy, it does not refer to a specific color unless it is within a defined color space.

Selective yellow generates the same energy level but outside the white color space.

 

[Diode Dynamics]

Any chance of providing the instruction sheet in PDF format here for the
Elite Series Add-On Fog Lamp Kit For 2022-2024 Ford Maverick
or is it not yet available? I know you have a video out there already but written forms provide more wiring detail.

We don't have an installation PDF at this time but our YouTube video.

However, you can you're welcome to give us a call at 314-205-3033 Monday-Friday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. CST, or shoot us an email at [email protected], and our in-house US service team would be happy to provide additional information from our engineering team!

Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. CDT
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 314-205-3033

 

[The Real Maverick]

Reference: CIE 1931 chromaticity chart

You're correct, 3000K is warm white within the White color space.

2700K or 3000K is the energy, it does not refer to a specific color unless it is within a defined color space.

Selective yellow generates the same energy level but outside the white color space.

I am sorry you are confused about the technology in your business.

To call yellow fog lamps 3000K color temperature is not correct and misleading at best.

In no known universe does a 3000K color temperature look like the photos you provide.

So 3K is just a name. Not a specification. Got it. Maybe a better name could be used?

 

[Barracuda340]

FYI My kit is on order as of this morning. I went through Panda motorworks. They are offering it for same retail price as diode dynamics and free shipping, plus a gift card for future purchases for MTC members. I went with white light since we rarely get snowy weather that I would need yellow for.

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