I think I've read all the FTE threads about installing the cab marker lights, this seems like the most recent thread so I will ask here. Awesome write up btw

I'm confused about the harness. I want to do this to my 02 F250, I have the overhead console with computer and compass. Will I be replacing the harness that goes to it with a new harness that feeds the console as well as the new lights, or will I be running a separate harness for just the cab lights. And if that's the case, where will the harness plug in on the '02? Gonna stop by the Ford dealer later today and price the kit, looks like about $150 for everything off of fleaBay.

Cheers!

PMR

 

May I add you will love the glow from cab markers at night off of hood.

 

My 2012 F-250 XLT had the clearance lamps but I wanted to add factory nav / Sirius...which required the hockey puck antenna on the roof. I can remember how paranoid I was just drilling two holes to accommodate this small addition. I measured against other trucks, and taped a paper template in place. Chips can be a problem, inside and out. I, too used silicone...although probably not necessary. There is a drain in the front of the gasket. I think it works much like a sunroof gasket...the outer seal stops most of the water, and what does get by just drains out. Of course, there is an inner seal as well on the GPS antenna.

Great write-up. I asked my dealer to quote me, he said the dealer refused to do retrofitted cab clearance lamps and GPS antennas. He told me to go to a body shop; they wanted $200 to do the job, including the harness. I did it myself. No leaks; have since traded for a truck with the antenna (and lamps) already included.

I think all these Super Duty's should have them standard...but I guess some people don't like them.

 

I wanted to add the factory Sirius antenna also. I believe I found the part # for the antenna, but I can't find the module or whatever else it is to connect to the radio. Do you happen to remember where you got the antenna and anything else you used to add sirius to the factory unit, or what the part #'s are?

Thanks.

 

I did mine a couple weeks ago thanks to this thread. The harness I replaced only ran the lights, airbags, and GPS antenna (I don't have one). The lights on my console were something seperate.

Good luck, make sure to keep the whole day open for this so you don't rush and make a mistake!

 

I bought the factory navigation radio w/ 6.5" screen...this radio includes the Sirius tuner. I needed to add the "dual band" GPS / Satellite antenna, and the harness for the antenna, as well as the splitter (antenna to satellite radio input and antenna to GPS input, both on back of navi unit. With a non-nav radio, there is a separate SiriusXM tuner which I believe mounts under the dash just above the gas and brake pedals. Another harness feeds this module into the back of the radio.

I have since traded the truck, so not sure of the part numbers, but I was able to buy the antenna, harness which runs up the a-pillar, and splitter all from my dealer for as good a price as any online...plus, they'll help you get the right parts.

 

Thanks! I will have to look into it.

 

With your year truck I believe you can just buy the harness as I did and run it down the pass side pillar down to the kick panel and plug it in thats what I did with my 99.

The white plug was something I built for the 07 mirrors you won't have that behind your kick panel but you should see two wires a black one (ground) and a brown one (power).

 

How cool is that!!! Any pictures?

 

I can get some tomorrow before work!

 

Turned out great, no issues at all!
Only thing I did different than you was I used a hole saw because I couldn't find a knockout tool at any Lowe's or Home Depot's around.

 

Looks great!!!

Ebay/Amazon is a good source for the knockout tool.

Bruce

 

Amazing! You've posted a good 30 hours of research for me. Funny how you can't buy the most valuable things. I hope I do as well as you've done here. Thank you,

 

Thank you for the kind words...

Welcome to FTE and please post a picture here along with comments when you are done. I love seeing pictures of cab lights! Your comments could help the next FTE person that attempts this project.

bruce....

 

I like the glow through the sun-roof at night.