Bed lights not working

[Solarforce35]

I had installed bed lights to my 23 Maverick using the accessory plug in the bed. I later tried to hook up an accessory plug wired into the same wire and I lost power to the lights. I've checked using a multimeter and it's not showing getting any power to the connector that was included with the truck. I thought I may have blown a fuse, but I can't seem to find the fuse. The one that the manual shows for bed accessory doesn't appear to be blown. Does anyone have any ideas on what I need to do?

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[First Sergeant]

Not positive, but does the truck need to be running (switch on maybe) or doors open for it to work? Wired mine to work with the factory bed light on drivers side. That will stay on for quite some time, and when it does go off, I just flip the switch on the factory light and everything lights up again. Also comes on automatically when doors are opened. You may be correct, most likely a fuse somewhere for the 12 flexbed plugs, I'll see if I can locate it.

 

[OleFordGuy]

Not sure but maybe check this one in the fuse box under the hood ?????
#84 20A Pick-up box power point.

 

[First Sergeant]

James, the only fuse I see for those pigtails in the bed are fuse # 84, the fuse box under the hood. It is called "pick-up box power point". Have you tried that one? I hate the design of that box, pain in the ass to get it opened up. Poor design in my opinion. Go gently, you will end up with the fuse box removed from the vehicle, so just set it on your workbench and have at it!

 

[First Sergeant]

Ah, OleFordGuy! Beat me to it!

 

[Solarforce35]

Thanks, Ill check that fuse. I'm hoping that's all it is.

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