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What are you guys doing for your accessory power sources under the dash of these '08s? I do have the upfitters switches.... but that is not the route I want to go. I don't really want to do the little clip thingy that you put around a prong of a fuse either.... because it looks cheap. And tapping wires is out of the question! Do they give us any options off the fuse block?
I need a power source that is powered when the ignition is on.
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2008, F-250, FX4, Crew Cab, Short Bed, Oxford White w/ black interior, Dual Alternators, Sat. Navigation & Radio, Overhead DVD System, ESOF, Solid Rear Window, 3.73 Limited Slip, Upfitter Switches, Tow Command System w/ Power Scope Mirrors, Power Seats, and the Reverse Aid Sensor - Edge Insight Monitor, 2.5" Donahoe Racing Lift Kit, Fox 2.0" Piggy-Back Shocks, KMC Beadlocks w/ 35" Toyo M/T's, MBRP DPF back exhaust, Recon mirror lights, Fitch Fuel Catalyst, Randy Ellis Design Light Bar, Line-X, MotoBar, Gentex Temp/Direction Mirror
I just picked up mine last Friday and have the same question but I'm still trying to figure out how to access the wires under the dash!?! Not sure how the panels come off especially under the steering wheel. I need the ignition wire plus a power source.
What works for me is to peel back about 3/4" of the wire casing, solder my new wire to it and then wrap it up with electrial tape.
a buddy of mine is pretty handy when it comes to wires. he did the wiring fo my a-pillar gauges and had a ***** of a time finding a good power source. if i remember right he said that the truck is wired neg. i will call him today and see if he remembers what the deal is. let you know later this afternoon.
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2008 F-250 SRW LARIAT 6.4L PSD CREWCAB SHORTBOX 4X4 READY-LFT SST, AUTO METER NV'S, 315/17 BFG AT/KO'S
The ignition wire is white/orange (+) and the 12V constant is blue/red (+). They're located in a bundle that goes up to the ignition key and are easy to see and get at. Once I figured out that the panels pop off easy like the previous PSD ,it was a piece of cake doing my hookups today.
Here's a link to finding the wire colour codes and what they do Direct Wholesale. Click on Installation Diagrams at the top of the page then proceed from there.
What are you guys doing for your accessory power sources under the dash of these '08s? I do have the upfitters switches.... but that is not the route I want to go. I don't really want to do the little clip thingy that you put around a prong of a fuse either.... because it looks cheap. And tapping wires is out of the question! Do they give us any options off the fuse block?
I need a power source that is powered when the ignition is on.
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