Best Switch solution for fog lights

[Jeb_Bush_enjoyer]

I’m looking to install some hella fog lights on my 24xl and am wondering if there’s a close to OE style switch solution for fog lights on the maverick I don’t wanna use a ugly switch on such a new vehicle

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[Darnon]

For the most OE-style approach F-150 headlight switch assembly can be made to work with FORScan to trigger the BCM output for direct power or using it to trigger a relay if the lights are particularly high power.

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...wire-harness-installed-in-maverick-diy.26541/

 

[EVH5150]

As mentioned above, the F150 switch is the most OEM and elegant solution.
Another option is to get the trailer brake control lower dash panel, cut an insert out of textured plastic, and install a couple of Apielle lighted pushbuttons from Amazon. These will work great for your Hellas. I have this setup for my Diode Dynamic ditch lights and grille lights; I'm saving the already-installed F150 switch for when I can get a fog light setup to work with my Tremor lower valence.

 

[Jeb_Bush_enjoyer]

For the most OE-style approach F-150 headlight switch assembly can be made to work with FORScan to trigger the BCM output for direct power or using it to trigger a relay if the lights are particularly high power.

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...wire-harness-installed-in-maverick-diy.26541/

What year range f150s switches can you use? I think this is definitely the route I’m going to peruse

 

[HotRod Junkie]

What year range f150s switches can you use? I think this is definitely the route I’m going to peruse

Here is what I used

Genuine Ford Headlamp Switch ML3Z-11654-BC

 

[Jeb_Bush_enjoyer]

Here is what I used

Genuine Ford Headlamp Switch ML3Z-11654-BC

Thanks my guy how hard was getting it to work?

 

[HotRod Junkie]

Thanks my guy how hard was getting it to work?

Welcome

I’m actually still waiting on the fogs.. I’m supposed to receive them this week

Have been gathering parts

 

[Bobbyjallday]

Thanks my guy how hard was getting it to work?

You'll need forscan to get the switch to function but it's plug and play. 5 min install and 5 in forscan, definitely reference the thread linked above for the process but its very easy

 

[twracing]

As mentioned above, the F150 switch is the most OEM and elegant solution.
Another option is to get the trailer brake control lower dash panel, cut an insert out of textured plastic, and install a couple of Apielle lighted pushbuttons from Amazon. These will work great for your Hellas. I have this setup for my Diode Dynamic ditch lights and grille lights; I'm saving the already-installed F150 switch for when I can get a fog light setup to work with my Tremor lower valence.

What is the part number for that housing?

 

[Jeb_Bush_enjoyer]

You'll need forscan to get the switch to function but it's plug and play. 5 min install and 5 in forscan, definitely reference the thread linked above for the process but its very easy

What about the actual wiring looks a little complicated but not out of my ability my main concern is the voltage draw of the fog lights I want could a high draw cause issues

 

[EVH5150]

What is the part number for that housing?

You need to buy the whole lower dash panel. I'll have to see if I can find the part number for you.

 

[Darnon]

What about the actual wiring looks a little complicated but not out of my ability my main concern is the voltage draw of the fog lights I want could a high draw cause issues

Thee BCM is shared with models that sometimes still utilize halogen foglights so capacity on each pin should be at least something like 55W.

 

[Bobbyjallday]

What about the actual wiring looks a little complicated but not out of my ability my main concern is the voltage draw of the fog lights I want could a high draw cause issues

I used pin 7 on the bcm as my trigger wire for a relay then have my spot lights drawing from a 20a fused circuit. I had the same concern about draw, I'm running like 180w though. like darnon said it should be fine to 55 or 65w

 

[BlueSpec1]

You need to buy the whole lower dash panel. I'll have to see if I can find the part number for you.

Column Cover - Ford (NZ6Z-2604459-BA)

 

[twracing]

Column Cover - Ford (NZ6Z-2604459-BA)

Awesome, Thanks

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