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Old Nov 24, 2017 | 10:28 AM
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Installing bed lights

My XLT has the switch for the bed lights on the dash and the holes in the bed for the lights but have gromets in thier place.

Has anyone installed the factory kit themselves? Seems dumb to have the switch, the holes cut out but no lights
 
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Old Nov 24, 2017 | 08:10 PM
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I remember this coming up before, you have to check and make sure you have the wiring harness back there, if you do, you can just plug em in, or even better, get the Recon replacement lights and plug those in.

If you dont have the harness, running a lead to an upfitter switch is probably much easier.
 
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My XLT has the switch for the bed lights on the dash and the holes in the bed for the lights but have gromets in thier place.

Has anyone installed the factory kit themselves? Seems dumb to have the switch, the holes cut out but no lights
Are you referring to the switch for the top back light on cab?
 
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 08:58 AM
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No. Im refering to the cut outs in each side of thr bed near the tail gate. I believe they are for lights. Mine are simply filled with a rubber gromet in place of the lights
 
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 09:34 AM
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The switch for the OEM bed lights is mounted in the LH side of the bed, adjacent to the light, not on the dash.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 02:15 PM
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The light switch on the dash is the cargo light, which is part of your center high mounted brake light.
 
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