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

[FocoTrailrunner]

Two additional options! Both are a bit smaller and have wires that come out of the bottom instead of the side. So instead of drilling a hole on the side wall of the emblem, you can instead just drill a small hole for the wires that is hidden underneath the led strip!

Black housing with amber LEDs: https://www.superbrightleds.com/veh...tangle-led-accent-light-24-lumens+color-Amber

Amber housing with amber LEDs: https://www.cyclecityoutdoors.com/products/custom-dynamics-truflex-led-strip-2-2-amber-amber-tf10aa

I'll post videos of the two lights in action after hooked up.

this is what i did on mine, i got the idea from someone in the forum is a led bar connected to the turn signal here is the link .
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EL2CG5O?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

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[Dad]

Two additional options! Both are a bit smaller and have wires that come out of the bottom instead of the side. So instead of drilling a hole on the side wall of the emblem, you can instead just drill a small hole for the wires that is hidden underneath the led strip!

Black housing with amber LEDs: https://www.superbrightleds.com/veh...tangle-led-accent-light-24-lumens+color-Amber

Amber housing with amber LEDs: https://www.cyclecityoutdoors.com/products/custom-dynamics-truflex-led-strip-2-2-amber-amber-tf10aa

I'll post videos of the two lights in action after hooked up.

I prefer this over the unit that had wires coming out the side. Easier to hide the wires. Good hunting and thanks for posting. Always a pleasure to see a member pick up my idea and make it different and even better.

 

[FocoTrailrunner]

Went with the strip with the Amber housing. Here's a video of it blinking at night:

Two additional options! Both are a bit smaller and have wires that come out of the bottom instead of the side. So instead of drilling a hole on the side wall of the emblem, you can instead just drill a small hole for the wires that is hidden underneath the led strip!

Black housing with amber LEDs: https://www.superbrightleds.com/veh...tangle-led-accent-light-24-lumens+color-Amber

Amber housing with amber LEDs: https://www.cyclecityoutdoors.com/products/custom-dynamics-truflex-led-strip-2-2-amber-amber-tf10aa

I'll post videos of the two lights in action after hooked up.

 

[FocoTrailrunner]

Appreciate you posting your original idea and all of your troubleshooting! Love these forums, y'all are awesome.

I prefer this over the unit that had wires coming out the side. Easier to hide the wires. Good hunting and thanks for posting. Always a pleasure to see a member pick up my idea and make it different and even better.

 

[EffNo50]

The line needs to have a minimum amount of draw to be "detected". Lets round to 1 amp for simplicity sake.

An incandescent pulls more than 1 amp so the smarts of the system knows it's there and not burnt out. Adding MORE draw within reason is fine. But taking away current draw ( replacing a 1A bulb with a 0.01A LED ) is not fine as 0.01A is pretty close to "burnt out" status.

But adding an LED going to 1.01A is really close to "normal" status.

Again, numbers rounded for illustrative purposes.

Great explanation

 

[Dad]

Appreciate you posting your original idea and all of your troubleshooting! Love these forums, y'all are awesome.

Thank you! It's all about helping each other make the most of the truly unique Maverick. Many great folks here. Glad to have you as a member.

 

[White Thunder]

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.
• UPDATE: Resistors not needed because I'm not REPLACING an incandescent bulb, merely adding one. 2 resistors. Remember, the Mav uses incandescent bulbs for its on/off turn signal function. If you introduce a lesser load bearing LED, it throws off the truck's computer into thinking a bulb is burned out and you get the hyperflash. The more expensive Laserfit LED's have internal resistors, but we are not using those today.
• 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.
• Four #4 self-tapping screws to hold the resistors in place. Actually, one screw will hold it just fine. We'll talk about where to place the resistor and it might be tough to get two screws on. Getting one on was tough enough and it held strongly, so I didn't bother with the second one.

Videos don’t seem to work.

 

[Dad]

Videos don’t seem to work.

Thanks for the heads up. I'll check it out.
UPDATE: I scrolled back to my original post and had no problem viewing the videos. I have had trouble viewing some videos on other threads and frankly a bit stumped why. I"ll try attaching the videos to a direct message to you.

 

[Toddman45]

Videos don’t seem to work.

It's something on your end then they're all working fine for me on my Samsung Tab S9 ultra using Google chrome browser app.

 

[EffNo50]

Good point. The amber covers I got from Etsy diffuse the light reasonably well.

Do you have a link for covers? I have the BAP, so I'd probably add a light smoke to the outside depending on how they compare to the front marker lights.

 

[Dad]

Do you have a link for covers? I have the BAP, so I'd probably add a light smoke to the outside depending on how they compare to the front marker lights.

Happy to supply you with that.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/137520...4f92e8703%3A1375201097&search_preloaded_img=1

 

[AlpineKid74]

Of course, I do! Ok, I had to go look.

Driver side power - yellow & green combo
Passenger - blue & white combo

IMPORTANT: Reminder - these are the wire colors for the Lariat which does not use the turn signal lamps as DRLs.

Like this mod & am looking forward to doing it to my 2025 when I get it.
Wonder what the wire colors will be for the XLT?
We shall find out next year about March or April.

 

[Toddman45]

Happy to supply you with that.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1375201097/diy-fender-light-lenses-covers-for-the?click_key=84e3902c3766152ea6221aabb09a1f31eb40eb67:1375201097&click_sum=3d16db8c&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=ford+maverick+accessories&ref=search_grid-629814-1-3&frs=1&sts=1&content_source=6cb9dfe723293bec54437424469a1604f92e8703%3A1375201097&search_preloaded_img=1

Same seller has them for $19.99 on eBay with free shipping.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/404634914125?var=674628691131

 

[A.Bursell]

Has anyone used a custom harness to branch off the turn signal wires? Curious to see if the truck will think there is an issue with the lights like some of the drl lightbars.

Didn't see anyone answer this, but here are a couple options depending on what model you have:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1764058558...uid=2_o6UVF2RDO&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

https://customautoworksstore.com/product/ford-maverick-headlight-plug-lariat/

I would use either one of these over a tap-in style connector any time. Worth the cost. Not only looks cleaner, it will be more reliable - and that means keeping the integrity of your existing wiring as well.

 

[Toddman45]

Didn't see anyone answer this, but here are a couple options depending on what model you have:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1764058558...uid=2_o6UVF2RDO&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

https://customautoworksstore.com/product/ford-maverick-headlight-plug-lariat/

I would use either one of these over a tap-in style connector any time. Worth the cost. Not only looks cleaner, it will be more reliable - and that means keeping the integrity of your existing wiring as well.

Either one of those harnesses look great and would be 10 times better than using t-taps or any style of tap connector.

While they're not what I consider cheap you're paying for somebody else to do the work and the cost of the OEM harness connectors.

Thanks for posting the links, I may get the raptor guy harness on eBay as I just recently purchased the lens covers for the fender badges also plan on painting my fender badges.

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