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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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2011 F150 - missing part or sensor on dash??

I just bought a used 2011 F150 and in the center of the dash near the windshield there is an oval hole with 2 wires in a connector coming out of it. What goes in this hole and what should the missing item do and where can i get the parts to fix this? Part numbers would be much appreciated if anyone has them. Thanks in advance for the help.



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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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I think that's where the sensor for keyless entry goes in.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 02:10 PM
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Got any pictures? they would help
 
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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sorry never thought pictures of a hole with a connector coming up thru it would be any help . . . . . . will get some uploaded tomorrow.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 03:31 PM
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I called the dealer here in town and the parts counter told me the part number is 7L1Z13A018-A and its a sensor for the air conditioning. I ordered it and he will have it in tomorrow.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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Hmm, I thought that was where the light sensor was/is. At least on a 2012 it is.
 
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It is a sunlight load sensor for the heat/ac.
 
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Originally Posted by Dieselfixer
It is a sunlight load sensor for the heat/ac.
What is that supposed to do? I've got manual AC. In daylight, I can take, say, a magazine, cover it up, and my gauge lights all dim as if at night.
 
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That should be where the sensor mounts for the automatic headlights.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Dieselfixer
It is a sunlight load sensor for the heat/ac.

Thats what the fella at the parts counter told me. The sensor they sold me plugged right into the connector that was hanging out the hole in the dash so I would think its the correct part. Don't have automatic lights (would love to do the retrofit or even daytime running lights).

 
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