<HR style="COLOR: #d1d1e1" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->I have added a single gauge pod and gauge to my 08 F450, can someone tell me were I can tap dash light power for the new gage? I can't seem to find a wire for the instrument cluster.

On my 02 F350 if I remember right it was a light blue wire at the main headlight switch.

Thanks in advance!

Dan

 

You have to be careful on this model because just because it is a wire it could be a data cable wire instead of what you are looking for. Here is what Audiovox states is the wire. You will need a relay if you tap into the switch per these instructions.

Audio/Mobile Video
WIRE COLOR POLARITY LOCATION
Battery WHITE/RED (+) RADIO HARNESS
Accesory BLUE (+) RADIO HARNESS
Ground BLACK/BLUE (-) RADIO HARNESS
Illumination VIOLET/GRAY (+) RADIO HARNESS
Amp Turn On VIOLET/RED (+) RADIO HARNESS
LF Speaker (+) WHITE
LF Speaker (-) WHITE/BROWN
RF Speaker (+) WHITE/VIOLET
RF Speaker (-) WHITE/ORANGE
LR Speaker (+) WHITE/GREEN
LR Speaker (-) BROWN/YELLOW
RR Speaker (+) BROWN/WHITE
RR Speaker (-) BROWN/BLUE
Steering Cntrls OPTIONAL
Radio Security YES
Security
WIRE COLOR POLARITY LOCATION
Battery BLUE/RED (+) IGNITION SWITCH
FOR HIGH CURRENT LOAD GO TO VEHICLE BATTERY
Ignition 1 WHITE/ORANGE (+) IGNITION SWITCH
Starter 1 BLUE/WHITE (+) IGNITION SWITCH
All Door Trigger VIOLET (+) UNDER DRIVERS SILL IN HARNESS COMING FROM PASS SIDE
GREEN WIRE UNDER DRIVERS SILL IN HARNESS COMING FROM PASSENGER SIDE
Domelight Super GREEN/BLUE (-) HEADLIGHT SWITCH
LF Latch GREEN/VIOLET (OPEN) IN HARNESS IN DRIVER KICKPANEL
THESE TRIGGERS REST AT (-) AND ARE OPEN WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN
RF Latch WHITE (OPEN) IN HARNESS IN PASSENGER KICKPANEL
Parking Lights BLUE/GRAY (-) HEADLIGHT SWITCH
IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTO HEAD LAMPS USE MUST USE TWO RELAYS. ONE RELAY WILL GET CONNECTED TO WHITE/VIOLET(HEADLAMP OFF) THE OTHER WIRE WILL GET CONNECTED TOVIOLET/GREEN(AUTOLAMP ON). WITHOUT AUTOLAMP ONLY ONE RELAY ON HEADLAMP OFF.
Low Crr Pk Lights VIOLET/WHITE (+) DRIVERS KICKPANEL
Convenience
WIRE COLOR POLARITY LOCATION
Headlights-Lo YELLOW/BLUE (-) HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Parking Brake WHITE/VIOLET (-) AT VEHICLE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
Seat Mem 1 VIOLET/WHITE (-) IN HARNESS IN DRIVER KICKPANEL TO DOOR
Seat Mem 2 YELLOW (-) IN HARNESS IN DRIVER KICKPANEL TO DOOR
Remote Start
WIRE COLOR POLARITY LOCATION
Battery BLUE/RED (+) IGNITION SWITCH
FOR HIGH CURRENT LOAD GO TO VEHICLE BATTERY
Ignition 1 WHITE/ORANGE (+) IGNITION SWITCH
Accessory 1 VIOLET/GREEN (+) IGNITION SWITCH
Accessory 2 BROWN/YELLOW (+) IGNITION SWITCH
Starter 1 BLUE/WHITE (+) IGNITION SWITCH
Anti-Theft Type FORD PATS� OR SECURILOCK� VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
Anti-Theft Descript THE KEY SENDS AN RF SIGNAL TO THE BCM MODULE THROUGH AN ANTENNA LOCATED AROUND THE IGNITION CYLINDER
Key Sense BLUE/GRAY (+) STEERING COLUMN HARNESS
Tachometer BLUE (AC) AT HARNESS NEXT TO BRAKE PEDAL
SEE THE PICTURE IN DOCUMENT SECTION
Speed Sense YELLOW/BLUE (AC) AT ABS CONTROL MODULE
ALSO AT WIPER MOTOR
Parking Lights BLUE/GRAY (-) HEADLIGHT SWITCH
IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTO HEAD LAMPS USE MUST USE TWO RELAYS. ONE RELAY WILL GET CONNECTED TO WHITE/VIOLET(HEADLAMP OFF) THE OTHER WIRE WILL GET CONNECTED TOVIOLET/GREEN(AUTOLAMP ON). WITHOUT AUTOLAMP ONLY ONE RELAY ON HEADLAMP OFF.
Low Crr. Pk Lights VIOLET/WHITE (+) DRIVERS KICKPANEL
Brake Lights VIOLET/WHITE (+) BRAKE SWITCH
Reverse Lights GREEN/BROWN (+) IN HARNESS IN DRIVER SILL PANEL
Horn YELLOW/RED (-) STEERING COLUMN HARNESS
Modules
WIRE LOCATION
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Doorlocks/Windows
WIRE COLOR POLARITY LOCATION
Door Lock Circuit 3 WIRE NEG
Power Unlock YELLOW/VIOLET (-) DRIVERS SIDE KICK PANEL
WITHOUT KEYLESS ENTRY 5 WIRE REVERSE POLARITY
PowerLock BLUE/GREEN (-) DRIVERS SIDE KICK PANEL
WITHOUT KEYLESS ENTRY 5 WIRE REVERSE POLARITY
Driver Mtr Unlock VIOLET/GRAY (+) DRIVERS SIDE KICK PANEL
Driver Mtr Lock GRAY/BROWN (+) DRIVERS SIDE KICK PANEL
Pas Mtr Unlock BROWN/GREEN (+) UNDER PASSENGER SIDE DOOR SILL PLATE

Note: Audiovox makes no representation or warranty with respect to the above information including its accuracy, completeness, or its freedom from third parties' proprietary rights. Audiovox disclaims all liability or responsibility for errors or omissions therein or any decision made by the recipient in reliance thereon. The installer must verify any circuitry with the proper test equipment prior to installation.

 

would you happen to have a picture of your pod installed. Id like to put a single pod as well. where did you get it from?

 

When I installed my CB unit I found a whole mess of spares right under the steering wheel a little to the left. If you look in your owners manual if you have one it will show you which ones are which.All the wires were marked. It might be little farther to get to but I used the trailer wire harness under the cab to run my running lights I beleive it was a brown wire like a #10 gauge wire.Look on the trailer plug cover and it will tell which one it is.

 

Good morning, I haven't taken any pictures but you can get one at www.dieselmanor.com I also bought their paint to match my interior. Using the single pod you still retain the grab handle and does look factory.

Hooking up the gage light has been the real pain, even my ford dealer tried to figure it out with no luck and said be very careful, because it looks like everything is now controlled by the "smart junction box" via low voltage com wires.

Dan

 

Wow I didn't know the single retained the handle. I'm definately going to order one. Thanks for the info.