Mystery Electrical connector

[TREX10]

It's obviously part of the misc connections in this section and at first I figured it was a fuse but it appears to just be a connector. Why would you need outside access to this?

I am trying to get access to this section to add a couple of switches. Anyone dismantled this section yet?

Thanks in advance.

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[Randy H.]

It's obviously part of the misc connections in this section and at first I figured it was a fuse but it appears to just be a connector. Why would you need outside access to this?

I am trying to get access to this section to add a couple of switches. Anyone dismantled this section yet?

Thanks in advance.

Where in the truck is this connector?

 

[TREX10]

Under the dash piece that holds the cig lighter, C and USB connectors.
Looking for screws to loosen this piece,I found a ribbed piece w pry slot and this popped down.

 

[Trucklet]

Based on the outlet in the upper right of pic, is this the cubby where the cell phone holders are? Maybe it's an LED connection for the higher trims with ambient lightning?

EDIT: I posted a microsecond too late

EDIT 2: Yep, you can see ambient lighting right there in the cubby.

 

[Randy H.]

Maybe that is the power for the Lariat wireless charging pad???

 

[Darnon]

Based on the outlet in the upper right of pic, is this the cubby where the cell phone holders are? Maybe it's an LED connection for the higher trims with ambient lightning?

I believe even the XLT and maybe the XL have the ambient lighting functional there. It tends to be defaulted to off in the infotainment settings.

 

[TREX10]

Based on the outlet in the upper right of pic, is this the cubby where the cell phone holders are? Maybe it's an LED connection for the higher trims with ambient lightning?

EDIT: I posted a microsecond too late

EDIT 2: Yep, you can see ambient lighting right there in the cubby.

Based on the outlet in the upper right of pic, is this the cubby where the cell phone holders are? Maybe it's an LED connection for the higher trims with ambient lightning?

EDIT: I posted a microsecond too late

EDIT 2: Yep, you can see ambient lighting right there in the cubby.

Oh I see, said the blind dude! That's what I miss for poking around in the daylight!

Thank you!

 

[LeersMav]

Maybe that is the power for the Lariat wireless charging pad???

Or

It's obviously part of the misc connections in this section and at first I figured it was a fuse but it appears to just be a connector. Why would you need outside access to this?

I am trying to get access to this section to add a couple of switches. Anyone dismantled this section yet?

Thanks in advance.

Could be for the push button start or keyless-go start.

 

[Red Ryder]

I am trying to get access to this section to add a couple of switches. Anyone dismantled this section yet?

Thanks in advance.

It is for the ambient lighting. I have disassembled this area. You can see what's inside in this thread: https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...e-bass-level-knob-mounting.14878/#post-289397

 

[AnthonyMav]

That’s an led light. It turns on when your headlights are on Auto or full and you have the ambient light setting on, under vehicle settings in the screen menu.

 

[TREX10]

It is for the ambient lighting. I have disassembled this area. You can see what's inside in this thread: https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...e-bass-level-knob-mounting.14878/#post-289397

Perfect! Thank you. Where there any tricks to dismantling it? I plan to just start on the side panel foot area and work my way in, trial and error. Switch looks nice

 

[Red Ryder]

Perfect! Thank you. Were there any tricks to dismantling it? I plan to just start on the side panel foot area and work my way in, trial and error. Switch looks nice

That particular piece is best removed by lowering the front (use plastic pry tools) about and inch or so and then pull back towards the rear of the vehicle. Once disengaged from the clips, you will need to unplug any connectors before removing the trim.

 

[TREX10]

That particular piece is best removed by lowering the front (use plastic pry tools) about and inch or so and then pull back towards the rear of the vehicle. Once disengaged from the clips, you will need to unplug any connectors before removing the trim.

Great to know!! Saves me fumbling around.
Thanks.

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