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Old Jun 28, 2015 | 02:41 PM
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Hi, I have a 2004 F250 XLT that I want to put auto lights in to replace my current switch. Has anyone done this and what do I need? Thanks for any help
 
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Old Jun 28, 2015 | 08:47 PM
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Not sure about a 2004 BUT on my 06 F250 I also want to add automatic headlight controller. On an 06 you MUST Have Keyless Entry to activate the automatic headlight controller. Just getting a new headlight switch and the photo eye assembly won't work. Another option would be to get a universal controller off eBay like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/HEADLIGHTS-AUTOMATIC-ADJUST-SENSOR-KIT-FIT-ALL-VEHICLE-SENSE-LAMP-SWITCH-CONTROL-/201193941119?hash=item2ed817e87f&vxp=mtr

My 06 didn't come with factory fog lights that I'm also going to add and I figured I might as well add the factory automatic headlights since I will have to buy a new headlight switch anyway. It's going to be a lot of work because the keyless entry controller has 21 wires on it that must be spliced into the factory harness, it's NOT plug & Play! Heck, my 44 year old Cadillac Hearse has automatic headlights my 06 F250 should have them too.
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Old Jun 30, 2015 | 05:30 PM
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I was hoping Ford made an auto lamp for 2004 so I could just buy the parts and be done with it.
 
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You can get the Automatic headlight switch with the fog light option for $69.88 with free shipping from Quirk Parts off eBay here's the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2002-2004-Ford-F250-F350-F450-F550-Super-Duty-Headlight-Fog-Lamp-Switch-OEM-NEW-/191598792626?hash=item2c9c2d8fb2&vxp=mtr Again, on a 2004 I don't know what else is involved other needing the photocell that goes in the top of the dash. I was hoping someone with an 04 would chime in and let you know for sure what all is needed.
 
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My 2002 F350 came with automatic headlight's and it's only a XLT
 
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Thanks for the info and yes it would be nice if someone with an 04 would chime in. So I can get the switch and and the photo cell to make this work, or am I simplifying this?

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GOT-DRT Does your XLT also have remote entry or keyless remote?
 
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