Ford F-150 LED Mirror spotlight Hack Mod Always on Modification!

[@lupeluna7269]

Came across this video awhile back and saved it. I totally forgot about it and went through my saved videos and found it. Just did this now and it works! So simple and easy! Did not cut the wire, just found a thin metal clip and cut it to fit. Snapped right in and stayed in there. Im going to test on the road later. Great video! Thank you so much!

[@Myksgarage]

Nice!!

[@caryrichardson338]

I didn't even need a paperclip! I just used the cut wire, stripped the insulation back, and shoved it into the other pin. Thanks for the video!

[@Myksgarage]

That's very nice

[@jasonmcmaster4968]

I 100% expected this to be what was next after snipping the wire. I’m doing this way too 🤣

[@BIGWojo68]

Awesome!! After reading some of the comments it turned out you don't need to cut the grey wire! I was so worried about cutting it. Awesome video by the way.

[@Myksgarage]

Yes, it turns out the grey wire doesn’t need to be cut. Thanks for watching, best of luck!

[@cgonzalezjr]

@@Myksgarage So can I just leave the greay wire in place and just add the paper clip ?

[@Rooftop2468]

@@cgonzalezjrYup. Just did it to mine

[@joelljaquez8591]

Did with a paperclip jump from 1-2 dont need to cut grey wire. Love it

[@Myksgarage]

I wish I would have tried that first to avoid cutting the wire, but it has worked great, no problems at all! Thanks for watching

[@kadenkast392]

So I don’t need to cut the grey wire?

[@udkill2beme]

@@kadenkast392 no. you can leave it.

[@caseylee4013]

So all I need is a paper clip?

[@marshall8182]

@@caseylee4013 u find out???

[@scoporte1]

2019 Lariat, worked! No need for the tape, my paperclip fit very snuggly. Took me about 1 min. Thanks for the video

[@Myksgarage]

Glad it worked!

[@richardsiewsankar4213]

So if I use a paper clip and stick it in there with out cutting the wire it will work?

[@scoporte1]

@@richardsiewsankar4213 That's right! No cut wires. I've wanted to do this forever using Forscan but there was no option for that, this is a great work around. I was worried about amp draw but have had zero issues with the battery. Just make sure you don't hit the button with your knee; they will stay on with the truck off.

[@johnnyd687]

I'm glad I found this video. Although this is more low tech and 'possibly' less safe* than in another video, I saved $22.95 + tax + s/h for their jumper. Also, I have hundreds of paperclips. * I've seen no paperclip issues in comments

[@Myksgarage]

Thanks for watching

[@Nick_the_nomad]

just a suggestion, if someone has a hot glue gun it might be a good idea to put some over those two holes to keep the clip in.

[@Myksgarage]

That's a great idea

[@sendculture]

Awesome thanks! Just did it on mine with a small 1.5” long piece of insulated wire stripped on both ends.

[@Myksgarage]

Nice!

[@hectorquezada6020]

Excelente, llevaba mucho tiempo buscando alguien que me ayudara con eso, encontré este video y me funcionó. gracias!

[@Myksgarage]

Glad it helped!

[@601sam]

Where did you get the leds on the mirror lights

[@Myksgarage]

Those are a factory option

[@colinc1633]

I have a 2015 F150 so my “wire block” if you will was slightly different but it still works!!! I’m amazed lol this is awesome!

[@Myksgarage]

Very nice! I’m glad it worked for you!

[@nathanmarshall4355]

Wonder if this will work on a 2024 🤔

[@Myksgarage]

Try it out

[@blackhawk4614]

Since those lights are switchbacks, do the signals still work ? Great video !

[@Myksgarage]

Yes the signals in the mirrors still work just fine

[@walklikekings]

Would this trick work for F150s without the spotlight buttons? I have a 2016 XLT XTR. Just ur regular turn signal mirrors.

[@Myksgarage]

Not sure 🤔

[@nickcomp9888]

Did you try it?

[@JohnMathews-u3o]

Where can i get them white led? And will it work if i dont have fx4?

[@Myksgarage]

These were a factory option, not sure if there's an aftermarket version

[@ike762]

Does it also enable the cargo light to come on over the 5mph?

[@Myksgarage]

I don’t think so

[@landonnorthup6229]

Do you have to have two mirror buttons for this to work?

[@Myksgarage]

2 mirror light buttons yes

[@tonyb5096]

Link to the leds for the side view mirrors please?

[@Myksgarage]

They are factory installed options

[@59plexi]

arent those your signal lights too???

[@Myksgarage]

No, they are different

[@jaskiratsingh6088]

Would this work on the 2024 ?

[@Myksgarage]

Not sure if the wiring is the same

[@CheesyPoncho]

Where could I get the white led light instead of amber color ?

[@Myksgarage]

Are the amber lights you're referring to your turn signals?

[@CheesyPoncho]

@@Myksgarage yes

[@CheesyPoncho]

Like instead of amber color a white led light

[@powellholden4494]

Do i have to turn them off everytime i turn the truck off?

[@Myksgarage]

Yes, they will stay on until you turn them on

[@MiguelRodriguez-kq5yi]

Who has done this on a single cab, did it work am I missing something

[@Myksgarage]

Wiring should be the same, no?

[@Myksgarage]

Wiring should be the same, no?

[@MiguelRodriguez-kq5yi]

@@Myksgarage I think I figured it out why it won’t work, there is no fuse or connect for the spotlight module on my truck so I have to figure out how to get that in first then it should work hopefully.

[@heatmusic1674]

Unrelated to the video but mine just stay on for no reason how do I make it turn off

[@Myksgarage]

Weird, I’m not sure what would cause that, maybe the on/off button is bad?

[@rherr9562]

Mine didn’t Work when I did this, any recommendations?

[@Myksgarage]

Did you get the connector plugged back in securely? What year is your truck?

[@rherr9562]

@@Myksgarage yes, put the paper clip in the same, 2017 f2

[@averyc05]

Can you do it on a 2021?

[@Myksgarage]

Possibly

[@nolanthibeault4175]

How do you do it with the paperclip?

[@chadwicoff6378]

With a paperclip

[@loft306]

Yay, I knew it was gonna be simple And I wasn’t gonna pay for a tiny plug and play harness

[@Myksgarage]

Yes!

[@l3anzai28]

So if i turn off my truck and go inside they will eventually turn off when all my other lights turn off correct?

[@Myksgarage]

I believe so

[@SVT_LIGHTNING]

Did this for my 2017 f250 and didn’t cut the wire. Been good so far. Like you said in some comments I’m also worried about power running back up that wire. But if anything a fuse would pop before any damage can happen. “Hopefully”. Do you have any insight on that wire and if it’s actually okay to bridge it without cutting it?

[@Myksgarage]

Should be fine without cutting it

[@modill5573]

Any way to make them run amber?

[@Myksgarage]

I think you’d have to switch the bulbs to amber

[@bobarmstrong2128]

Can't i just cut the grey wire and stick it in slot #1?

[@Myksgarage]

Not sure, it’s worth a shot

[@kadenkast392]

whatd you end up doin?

[@user-tu7rr1zg4b]

Did you end up doing it?

[@BP021]

Yes you can

[@houndtribeent9760]

Great video! Does this also work for a 2015 f150?

[@Myksgarage]

If it has the side spot lights, yes

[@houndtribeent9760]

@@Myksgarage Took me less than 10 minutes! Thank you so much for the video! God bless!

[@puslinchgoons2531]

Anyone know why it’s not working, I did everything in the video and put the paper in and the on and off switches don’t work

[@Myksgarage]

Not sure 🤷

[@chanceway5541]

Mine will only turn on at night time

[@nicholasc4642]

Help! I can’t find the wiring harness that’s supposed to be above the gas pedal. Can it be in another space? I have a 2022 F-150 hybrid.

[@Myksgarage]

Mine was a 2018, maybe they changed it with the new body style

[@nicholasc4642]

@@Myksgarage Thank you, I’ll keep searching for it. 👍

[@travelinnate2761]

Any luck I’ve got a 22 looking for it as well

[@billym9265]

Ford changed it for 21+. I had a 20 the jumper/paper clip worked great. Now I have 21 and the harness isn’t in the same place. Has anyone been able to get this work on a 21+?

[@chepo1799]

@@billym9265 Any luck?

[@jwa246]

I have an issue with my 2018 raptor. When I press the buttons nothing happens. The lights don’t say on or anything. Does anyone know how to fix this?

[@Myksgarage]

Did you check the fuse?

[@dawsonhepper]

I got a 19 f150 xlt and just tried it and didn’t work. As I already cut the wire before reading any comments. Anyone have any ideas why it don’t work

[@Myksgarage]

Is yours wired for the spotlight?

[@dawsonhepper]

Yeah I got it figured out. The paper clip had plastic on the outside and it wasn’t allowing it to connect right. 😂

[@nickcomp9888]

@@dawsonhepperhow do you turn them off?

[@SD07BIKER]

Hell yes! Thanks man!

[@Myksgarage]

👍

[@TylerCNatureTy]

Does this work for 21+?

[@Myksgarage]

I haven't heard one way or another

[@ethanblanks4946]

Where are the fuses for these 2 wires??

[@Myksgarage]

I’m not sure where they are at, I would guess in the fuse box panel? Did you blow a fuse?

[@ethanblanks4946]

Yes I blew the fuse putting it back in place, the lights still come on but not while driving

[@chanceway5541]

I think it’s fuse 16 in the fuse box in the engine bay

[@seanlurie6884]

Your are the man!!! For making this video

[@Myksgarage]

I’m glad this helped! Thanks for watching!

[@jimsmith8845]

Why not just remove the gray wire and run 12v switched power to it. Then you cant drain your battery and they will turn off when the truck is turned off.

[@Myksgarage]

Good suggestion

[@CCscott]

Any idea what would be a switched lead in that area?

[@joelljaquez8591]

Any problems down the road?

[@Myksgarage]

So far so good, no issues!

[@243bmk]

​@@Myksgarage I just got a 19 with these lights and want to do this. Have you had any issues since you did this?

[@MrTeachYa]

Thanks a bunch!

[@Myksgarage]

👍

[@Andy1899]

Great idea thats awesome thanks

[@Myksgarage]

Thanks for watching

[@Quoker]

Is it necessary to cut or remove the wire? Or can we just jump the wires without cutting or removing it?

[@Myksgarage]

I have wondered the same thing. It’s worth trying it without cutting it.

[@michaelf1507]

Just tried on my 2017 and you don’t need to cut the wire it’ll work with just the paper clip

[@richiedelarosa848]

@@michaelf1507 I wished I had read your comment about a day ago. I tried to pull the #2 wire out and wind cutting the number #1 wire on the process. Like another KZbinr had done.

[@joelljaquez8591]

@@michaelf1507 any issues?

[@tonyb5096]

How can this be done for 2017 F150?

[@Myksgarage]

These spot lights are factory installed. This is just a hack so they can be turned on whenever I want

[@luismelchor7069]

Hi , I installed those mirrors on my 2016 xlt and they work , they power fold puddle lights and signals but the spots don’t seem to work I connected the wire on the on and off switch in the air vent and nothing , anyone that seems to know the prob ?

[@Myksgarage]

Tough to say what the problem is. Did you connect it to a factory wiring harness?

[@luismelchor7069]

Yes it’s connected and the two connectors under above the gas pedal are connected as well just that not a lot of people mess with fords back in my town

[@Myksgarage]

It’s possible your truck wasn’t pre-wired for these lights, therefore the harness would not be sending power to the spotlights. You might have to wire power to them manually.

[@luismelchor7069]

Well when I took the stock air vent off the connection was there connected to a ghost outlet then when I put the new vent in with the switches the connector snapped right into the new vent /on and off switch it’s weird idk

[@Myksgarage]

I hope you can get it figured out.

[@ericfranklin-5.0]

im pissed my truck doesnt have the bottons under the vent like you lmao

[@Myksgarage]

Yeah it was a factory option

[@andrewcuriel8354]

what if you don’t have the on buttons ?

[@Myksgarage]

Then it's likely your truck doesn't have those light

[@pimpaho295]

Awesome! Be soon doing this to piss people off going up the highway! 👍 Thanks!

[@Myksgarage]

Nice!!

[@texascommtech637]

Why would this piss ppl off? What kind of person are you that you would even want to? Sigh...SMH

[@zerrezieteesparza3360]

Unfortunately i didnt check the comments and did cut the gray wire hahaha

[@Myksgarage]

I don’t think it will matter.

[@carbonuser9810]

Thanks

[@Myksgarage]

👍

[@christianyoung47]

Do they still time out after about 30 seconds?

[@Myksgarage]

No, they can be on as long as you want them, even with the ignition off

[@darklight4815]

ford annoys me sometimes with these tiny mostly useless options that might or might not be on the same year model truck with the same trim...i'm putting sequiential blinkers in mine anyway,i just wanted to see what the spot light feature was...now i know.

[@Myksgarage]

Good luck on your project, and thanks for watching

[@armandogalvan5267]

Has anyone done this on a 2013 ?

[@Myksgarage]

Good question

[@kalebdebellevue944]

Did you do it and did it work?

[@mattprice5605]

Anyone try this on 21-23 year model trucks?

[@Myksgarage]

Do they have the spotlights on the mirrors?

[@mattprice5605]

@@Myksgarageyes mine does so I think it is still a common feature.

[@achc587]

@@Myksgaragedo you know the location for this harness on a 2023? Can’t find it

[@billhillegass946]

I put paper clip in the wrong block , turned on the lights and both airbags deployed.😂

[@Myksgarage]

For Real!!??

[@BP021]

Please tell me this is true

[@peytonvaughn1730]

I popped the fuse anyone know which one it is😂🤦‍♂️

[@Myksgarage]

I'm not sure

[@nateluong4683]

Thanks for the vid 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽, I have bed lights and I wonder if it will do the same for those lights or if it’s a different module, anyone know?

[@Myksgarage]

Good question, I'm not sure where that plug/module is located

[@nolanthibeault4175]

How do you do it with the paperclip?

[@Myksgarage]

Did you watch the entire video?