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Old Jul 8, 2020 | 02:16 PM
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Illuminated Switch Install

Wanting to install a illuminated switch that lights up when parking/head lights come on in my 2005 F350 6.0. Where/which is best wire to tap for "+" illumination on?
 
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Old Jul 9, 2020 | 11:49 AM
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There is a brown wire in the harness behind the headlight switch that has 12v when the park and headlights are on.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2020 | 12:22 PM
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Cool. Thanks! It looks like there are two brown wires in harness connector that connects to the switch. Do you know if both will work? Probably should verify with a probe light or volt meter before splicing either...
 
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Old Jul 10, 2020 | 10:18 PM
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You want the one that is going to the cluster.

I added the Instrument Cluster, Illumination and Radio
diagrams so you can see what wires they all use for
the illumination circuits.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2020 | 10:14 AM
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Solved. Also those factory upfitter kits (for your year) work well for other things too, look very clean / pro on the dash (install). Ford / Moto accessories are usually high quality.
 
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