Ford F-150 LED Mirror spotlight Hack Mod Always on Modification!

Подписаться 22 тыс.

Просмотров 53 тыс.

50% 1

Great bed cover for your F150: amzn.to/2FDSiKl
Here is how I modified the LED mirror spotlights which are a factory option on my 2018 Ford F150 so they would be on whenever I wanted regardless of speed, which is great for off road purposes. Thanks for watching.
For entertainment purposes only, Try this at your own risk.
thanks for watching, please consider subscribing
For promotional opportunities, contact me at myskgarage11@gmail.com
Myksgarage is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. By using these links I will make a small percentage of your purchase, even if you buy something else--and it won't cost you anything, your support of the channel is greatly appreciated! Thank you The above links are my Amazon Affiliate links, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting my channel!

Авто/Мото

Опубликовано:

1 апр 2020

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 154

@caryrichardson338 7 месяцев назад

I didn't even need a paperclip! I just used the cut wire, stripped the insulation back, and shoved it into the other pin. Thanks for the video!

@Myksgarage 7 месяцев назад

That's very nice

@lupeluna7269 4 месяца назад

Came across this video awhile back and saved it. I totally forgot about it and went through my saved videos and found it. Just did this now and it works! So simple and easy! Did not cut the wire, just found a thin metal clip and cut it to fit. Snapped right in and stayed in there. Im going to test on the road later. Great video! Thank you so much!

@Myksgarage 4 месяца назад

Nice!!

@BIGWojo68 3 года назад

Awesome!! After reading some of the comments it turned out you don't need to cut the grey wire! I was so worried about cutting it. Awesome video by the way.

@Myksgarage 3 года назад

Yes, it turns out the grey wire doesn’t need to be cut. Thanks for watching, best of luck!

@cgonzalezjr 2 года назад

@@Myksgarage So can I just leave the greay wire in place and just add the paper clip ?

@seanlurie6884 3 года назад

Your are the man!!! For making this video

@Myksgarage 3 года назад

I’m glad this helped! Thanks for watching!

@scoporte1 Год назад

2019 Lariat, worked! No need for the tape, my paperclip fit very snuggly. Took me about 1 min. Thanks for the video

@Myksgarage Год назад

Glad it worked!

@richardsiewsankar4213 Год назад

So if I use a paper clip and stick it in there with out cutting the wire it will work?

@scoporte1 Год назад

@@richardsiewsankar4213 That's right! No cut wires. I've wanted to do this forever using Forscan but there was no option for that, this is a great work around. I was worried about amp draw but have had zero issues with the battery. Just make sure you don't hit the button with your knee; they will stay on with the truck off.

@SD07BIKER 4 года назад

Hell yes! Thanks man!

@Myksgarage 2 года назад

👍

@johnnyd687 2 года назад

I'm glad I found this video. Although this is more low tech and 'possibly' less safe* than in another video, I saved $22.95 + tax + s/h for their jumper. Also, I have hundreds of paperclips. * I've seen no paperclip issues in comments

@Myksgarage 2 года назад

Thanks for watching

@colinc1633 2 года назад

I have a 2015 F150 so my “wire block” if you will was slightly different but it still works!!! I’m amazed lol this is awesome!

@Myksgarage 2 года назад

Very nice! I’m glad it worked for you!

@joelljaquez8591 3 года назад

Did with a paperclip jump from 1-2 dont need to cut grey wire. Love it

@Myksgarage 3 года назад

I wish I would have tried that first to avoid cutting the wire, but it has worked great, no problems at all! Thanks for watching

@kadenkast392 3 года назад

So I don’t need to cut the grey wire?

@udkill2beme 3 года назад

@@kadenkast392 no. you can leave it.

@caseylee4013 2 года назад

So all I need is a paper clip?

@marshall8182 2 года назад

@@caseylee4013 u find out???

@Andy1899 9 месяцев назад

Great idea thats awesome thanks

@Myksgarage 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching

@MrTeachYa Год назад

Thanks a bunch!

@Myksgarage Год назад

👍

@blackhawk4614 3 года назад

Since those lights are switchbacks, do the signals still work ? Great video !

@Myksgarage 3 года назад

Yes the signals in the mirrors still work just fine

@carbonuser9810 11 месяцев назад

Thanks

@Myksgarage 11 месяцев назад

👍

@SVT_LIGHTNING Год назад

Did this for my 2017 f250 and didn’t cut the wire. Been good so far. Like you said in some comments I’m also worried about power running back up that wire. But if anything a fuse would pop before any damage can happen. “Hopefully”. Do you have any insight on that wire and if it’s actually okay to bridge it without cutting it?

@Myksgarage Год назад

Should be fine without cutting it

@houndtribeent9760 2 года назад

Great video! Does this also work for a 2015 f150?

@Myksgarage 2 года назад

If it has the side spot lights, yes

@houndtribeent9760 2 года назад

@@Myksgarage Took me less than 10 minutes! Thank you so much for the video! God bless!

@ike762 2 года назад

Does it also enable the cargo light to come on over the 5mph?

@Myksgarage 2 года назад

I don’t think so

@loft306 Год назад

Yay, I knew it was gonna be simple And I wasn’t gonna pay for a tiny plug and play harness

@Myksgarage Год назад

Yes!

@walklikekings 10 месяцев назад

Would this trick work for F150s without the spotlight buttons? I have a 2016 XLT XTR. Just ur regular turn signal mirrors.

@Myksgarage 10 месяцев назад

Not sure 🤔

@nickcomp9888 6 месяцев назад

Did you try it?

@JohnMathews-u3o 27 дней назад

Where can i get them white led? And will it work if i dont have fx4?

@Myksgarage 27 дней назад

These were a factory option, not sure if there's an aftermarket version

@tonyb5096 4 года назад

Link to the leds for the side view mirrors please?

@Myksgarage 4 года назад

They are factory installed options

@udkill2beme 3 года назад

if you cut the grey wire, why not use that to jump?

@Myksgarage 3 года назад

I’ve heard from others that cutting the grey wire isn’t necessary. So just need to jump the wires and all done!

@landonnorthup6229 Год назад

Do you have to have two mirror buttons for this to work?

@Myksgarage Год назад

2 mirror light buttons yes

@pimpaho295 Год назад

Awesome! Be soon doing this to piss people off going up the highway! 👍 Thanks!

@Myksgarage Год назад

Nice!!

@texascommtech637 6 месяцев назад

Why would this piss ppl off? What kind of person are you that you would even want to? Sigh...SMH

@l3anzai28 Год назад

So if i turn off my truck and go inside they will eventually turn off when all my other lights turn off correct?

@Myksgarage Год назад

I believe so

@nolanthibeault4175 2 года назад

How do you do it with the paperclip?

@chadwicoff6378 8 месяцев назад

With a paperclip

@jwa246 6 месяцев назад

I have an issue with my 2018 raptor. When I press the buttons nothing happens. The lights don’t say on or anything. Does anyone know how to fix this?

@Myksgarage 6 месяцев назад

Did you check the fuse?

@601sam Год назад

Where did you get the leds on the mirror lights

@Myksgarage Год назад

Those are a factory option

@modill5573 2 года назад

Any way to make them run amber?

@Myksgarage 2 года назад

I think you’d have to switch the bulbs to amber

@powellholden4494 2 года назад

Do i have to turn them off everytime i turn the truck off?

@Myksgarage 2 года назад

Yes, they will stay on until you turn them on

@nicholasc4642 10 месяцев назад

Help! I can’t find the wiring harness that’s supposed to be above the gas pedal. Can it be in another space? I have a 2022 F-150 hybrid.

@Myksgarage 10 месяцев назад

Mine was a 2018, maybe they changed it with the new body style

@nicholasc4642 10 месяцев назад

@@Myksgarage Thank you, I’ll keep searching for it. 👍

@travelinnate2761 7 месяцев назад

Any luck I’ve got a 22 looking for it as well

@billym9265 7 месяцев назад

Ford changed it for 21+. I had a 20 the jumper/paper clip worked great. Now I have 21 and the harness isn’t in the same place. Has anyone been able to get this work on a 21+?

@heatmusic1674 3 года назад

Unrelated to the video but mine just stay on for no reason how do I make it turn off

@Myksgarage 3 года назад

Weird, I’m not sure what would cause that, maybe the on/off button is bad?

@pussywran 2 года назад

Anyone else cig lighter plug in stay on 24/7 now after doing this? Like normally when i kill the ignition it kills the power to the aux plug, but now it continues to run

@Myksgarage 2 года назад

Interesting, I haven’t noticed that.

@johnnyd687 2 года назад

Was going to look for an always on 12v hack to charge my phone for a bit when truck is off. Hopefully this will do both.

@nateluong4683 Год назад

Thanks for the vid 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽, I have bed lights and I wonder if it will do the same for those lights or if it’s a different module, anyone know?

@Myksgarage Год назад

Good question, I'm not sure where that plug/module is located

@tonyb5096 4 года назад

How can this be done for 2017 F150?

@Myksgarage 4 года назад

These spot lights are factory installed. This is just a hack so they can be turned on whenever I want

@Nick_the_nomad Год назад

just a suggestion, if someone has a hot glue gun it might be a good idea to put some over those two holes to keep the clip in.

@Myksgarage Год назад

That's a great idea

@CheesyPoncho 2 года назад

Where could I get the white led light instead of amber color ?

@Myksgarage 2 года назад

Are the amber lights you're referring to your turn signals?

@CheesyPoncho 2 года назад

@@Myksgarage yes

@CheesyPoncho 2 года назад

Like instead of amber color a white led light

@dawsonhepper 2 года назад

I got a 19 f150 xlt and just tried it and didn’t work. As I already cut the wire before reading any comments. Anyone have any ideas why it don’t work

@Myksgarage 2 года назад

Is yours wired for the spotlight?

@dawsonhepper 2 года назад

Yeah I got it figured out. The paper clip had plastic on the outside and it wasn’t allowing it to connect right. 😂

@nickcomp9888 6 месяцев назад

@@dawsonhepperhow do you turn them off?

@rherr9562 Год назад

Mine didn’t Work when I did this, any recommendations?

@Myksgarage Год назад

Did you get the connector plugged back in securely? What year is your truck?

@rherr9562 Год назад

@@Myksgarage yes, put the paper clip in the same, 2017 f2

@luismelchor7069 3 года назад

Hi , I installed those mirrors on my 2016 xlt and they work , they power fold puddle lights and signals but the spots don’t seem to work I connected the wire on the on and off switch in the air vent and nothing , anyone that seems to know the prob ?

@Myksgarage 3 года назад

Tough to say what the problem is. Did you connect it to a factory wiring harness?

@luismelchor7069 3 года назад

Yes it’s connected and the two connectors under above the gas pedal are connected as well just that not a lot of people mess with fords back in my town

@Myksgarage 3 года назад

It’s possible your truck wasn’t pre-wired for these lights, therefore the harness would not be sending power to the spotlights. You might have to wire power to them manually.

@luismelchor7069 3 года назад

Well when I took the stock air vent off the connection was there connected to a ghost outlet then when I put the new vent in with the switches the connector snapped right into the new vent /on and off switch it’s weird idk

@Myksgarage 3 года назад

I hope you can get it figured out.

@puslinchgoons2531 2 года назад

Anyone know why it’s not working, I did everything in the video and put the paper in and the on and off switches don’t work

@Myksgarage 2 года назад

Not sure 🤷

@chanceway5541 Год назад

Mine will only turn on at night time

@Quoker 4 года назад

Is it necessary to cut or remove the wire? Or can we just jump the wires without cutting or removing it?

@Myksgarage 4 года назад

I have wondered the same thing. It’s worth trying it without cutting it.

@michaelf1507 3 года назад

Just tried on my 2017 and you don’t need to cut the wire it’ll work with just the paper clip

@richiedelarosa848 3 года назад

@@michaelf1507 I wished I had read your comment about a day ago. I tried to pull the #2 wire out and wind cutting the number #1 wire on the process. Like another RU-vidr had done.

@joelljaquez8591 3 года назад

@@michaelf1507 any issues?

@MiguelRodriguez-kq5yi 2 года назад

Who has done this on a single cab, did it work am I missing something

@Myksgarage 2 года назад

Wiring should be the same, no?

@Myksgarage 2 года назад

Wiring should be the same, no?

@MiguelRodriguez-kq5yi 2 года назад

@@Myksgarage I think I figured it out why it won’t work, there is no fuse or connect for the spotlight module on my truck so I have to figure out how to get that in first then it should work hopefully.

@TylerCNatureTy Год назад

Does this work for 21+?

@Myksgarage Год назад

I haven't heard one way or another

@bobarmstrong2128 3 года назад

Can't i just cut the grey wire and stick it in slot #1?

@Myksgarage 3 года назад

Not sure, it’s worth a shot

@kadenkast392 3 года назад

whatd you end up doin?

@user-tu7rr1zg4b Год назад

Did you end up doing it?

@BP021 8 месяцев назад

Yes you can

@joelljaquez8591 3 года назад

Any problems down the road?

@Myksgarage 3 года назад

So far so good, no issues!

@243bmk 2 месяца назад

@@Myksgarage I just got a 19 with these lights and want to do this. Have you had any issues since you did this?

@christianyoung47 4 года назад

Do they still time out after about 30 seconds?

@Myksgarage 4 года назад

No, they can be on as long as you want them, even with the ignition off

@ethanblanks4946 3 года назад

Where are the fuses for these 2 wires??

@Myksgarage 3 года назад

I’m not sure where they are at, I would guess in the fuse box panel? Did you blow a fuse?

@ethanblanks4946 3 года назад

Yes I blew the fuse putting it back in place, the lights still come on but not while driving

@chanceway5541 Год назад

I think it’s fuse 16 in the fuse box in the engine bay

@jimsmith8845 3 года назад

Why not just remove the gray wire and run 12v switched power to it. Then you cant drain your battery and they will turn off when the truck is turned off.

@Myksgarage 3 года назад

Good suggestion

@CCscott 3 года назад

Any idea what would be a switched lead in that area?

@ericfranklin-5.0 7 месяцев назад

im pissed my truck doesnt have the bottons under the vent like you lmao

@Myksgarage 7 месяцев назад

Yeah it was a factory option

@andrewcuriel8354 7 месяцев назад

what if you don’t have the on buttons ?

@Myksgarage 7 месяцев назад

Then it's likely your truck doesn't have those light

@zerrezieteesparza3360 2 года назад

Unfortunately i didnt check the comments and did cut the gray wire hahaha

@Myksgarage 2 года назад

I don’t think it will matter.

@mattprice5605 Год назад

Anyone try this on 21-23 year model trucks?

@Myksgarage Год назад

Do they have the spotlights on the mirrors?

@mattprice5605 Год назад

@@Myksgarageyes mine does so I think it is still a common feature.

@armandogalvan5267 Год назад

Has anyone done this on a 2013 ?

@Myksgarage Год назад

Good question

@kalebdebellevue944 Месяц назад

Did you do it and did it work?

@peytonvaughn1730 7 месяцев назад

I popped the fuse anyone know which one it is😂🤦‍♂️

@Myksgarage 7 месяцев назад

I'm not sure

@darklight4815 2 года назад

ford annoys me sometimes with these tiny mostly useless options that might or might not be on the same year model truck with the same trim...i'm putting sequiential blinkers in mine anyway,i just wanted to see what the spot light feature was...now i know.

@Myksgarage 2 года назад

Good luck on your project, and thanks for watching