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Somewhat. To summarize page 1, you need to source the related parts from your Ford dealer (parts numbers outlined on pg 1) and swap out the a-pillar harness (has wiring for switches), dome light (which adds switches), battery junction box (has necessary fuses and relays for the switches) and program it all up. The OEM harness under the hood has the needed incoming & outgoing wires (you'll see the pigtail under the hood). After that, test the connections & go to town on adding accessories.
They really dont leave much slack at all. Just to connect the new BJB I really had a tough time since there wasn't much length. When it comes down to cutting into the factory harnesses, I've always been hesitant of the unforseen consequences (electrical issues, warranty problems, etc). Might be easier to run a dedicated circuit with an in-line fuse off the battery. What are you installing?
I have the RSE slider/steps. They come with a dedicated toggle switch & circuit; which I ran to the relay because I already have the Aux switches and I am determined to use them.
That's awesome! Any DTC'S showing up if you pull codes? I didn't get a dash light, but there was one when I loaded up ForScan the first time after.I finally had time to get the fuse box installed. Not too bad, just understand you have to put pressure on the small harness assemblies after you get the main box tabs freed. I was worried I was going to break something, so took a timeout and figured it out. Once applied pressure the bolts fully released. I haven't done the programming yet but no issues so far.
I have dynamic diode SS3 max white spot, SSC2 Pro yellow SAE fog, and SSC2 Pro white Flood. I got them and the bracket from @4x4TruckLEDs.com. I can't wait to try them out once dark. I have the Fogs running off factory since originally had the plastic bumper and had everything already in place for them.
I also installed the Amber BRONCO letters from Oracle.
Again, I can't thank @RustysBronco and @flip for making this a reality.
Better pictures to come but these were as I worked.
The lights look great btw!I finally had time to get the fuse box installed. Not too bad, just understand you have to put pressure on the small harness assemblies after you get the main box tabs freed. I was worried I was going to break something, so took a timeout and figured it out. Once applied pressure the bolts fully released. I haven't done the programming yet but no issues so far.
I have dynamic diode SS3 max white spot, SSC2 Pro yellow SAE fog, and SSC2 Pro white Flood. I got them and the bracket from @4x4TruckLEDs.com. I can't wait to try them out once dark. I have the Fogs running off factory since originally had the plastic bumper and had everything already in place for them.
I also installed the Amber BRONCO letters from Oracle.
Again, I can't thank @RustysBronco and @flip for making this a reality.
Better pictures to come but these were as I worked.
I haven't pulled codes, but no dash lights. I'm going to see if my one auto buddy has the right tool to do the programming. Figured with my most recent experiences at dealerships they wouldn't know what to do even if I brought in the procedure you provided.
You'll have to do a write up about making 5 & 6 hot at all times. There's a few guys asking how to do exactly that.Kind of like when the wife came out to the garage and found her couple week old 4dr BL in this condition and asked me…”I thought you were just installing a dashcam?” I was but I wanted to see where everything was while I was doing it. Not to mention I went ahead and wired switches 5&6 to be hot at all times.
thanks for all this information! did you still have to replace the harness? My 2022 big bend has all the fuse box pins, do you think this could mean the harness is pinned? do you think all I would need is the over head assembly and some fuses? What did you purchase? Any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks
