2017+ Ford Superduty Upfitter switch install + Elevated idle mod
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Did your 2017+ Superduty not come with up fitter switches? No problem. Neither did mine. Watch as we install a new overhead console with up fitter switches plus all the associated harnesses and relay box. Additionally, we also show you how to add 1200RPM elevated idle (high idle) to one of the 6 switches.
Thanks for the video and all the part numbers. Just did the interior install in about 15 minutes. Will knock out the big harnass this evening once it's cooled off.
I broke the plastic on my auxiliary switch trim piece. Careful on the, "It's gonna feel a little unnatural"
nice video but with the new 2021+ you don't have to remove the wheel well stuff its finished once you hook up in the A-pilar but everything else is the same in the headliner!
Good to know, thanks for the update. That'll help out others with newer trucks
Awesome video guys. I ordered the exact parts you listed as my F350 was a Lariat equipped as yours. I have the camel interior Blujean exterior, and dash trim is primarily black, so I love the black upfitter console. The 3 items ordered are everything needed for the modification except the small 10mm nut on the main fuse box. Followed your video and again excellent instructions. Do NOT let the task overwhelm you guys, with patience, a few revisits to this awesome video and modest skills YOU can do this modification. Bought my F350 DRW fully loaded with options and the dealer forgot the upfitter switches a 115-dollar option cost me $ 964.00 in parts and a Sunday to install. A new truck is off the chart expensive and hard to get with dealers getting Full LIST, even with a great trade in offer that's BIG bucks . So So So glad you posted this video so well informed as I now have my truck just as I wanted it FULLY Loaded .
Glad it worked out for you
Great video. Made me realize there ain’t no way I’m tackling that job.
It's actually not that bad once you get into it, but for sure to each their own. It took us about two days from start to finish
mark224466... lol I'm with you. It looks like a pretty straight forward installation. But it doesn't take into account all the parts that I break doing a repair job.
@@55quadboy 2 full days? I’m doing the same adding the switches, who helped you with the harnesses dealerships havent been much help in my area
@@fernandofranco383 2 days but we also had to stop and film and set up cameras.
If yours is a lariat with sunroof and sliding rear window then the part numbers I listed will be all you need. Otherwise finding a similar spec truck to the one you have on the dealer lot, and using that VIN number will get you the console you need. The harnesses will be the same
Great content. Very informative and I learned a lot from your video. How different is the 22 from the 17 model years to add up fitter switches?
What harness part number do you have to run the wire through the A-pillar
Just did it on a 2019 F350 6.2 gas. Good instructions. Glad I did!
I have a 2018 F250, 6.2 gas. Getting ready to do the same. Can you tell me if your install was the same as this video? Same cable assemblies? Don’t want any surprises.
Mucha gracias!!! This job was so freaking easy!!! Worst part was the fender because I have bushwackers and rock deflecters. I wanted to do this upgrade for a tear now. It's was so easy I should've done it long time ago.
You're welcome, glad to hear it worked out
Interesting thought though is why not shorten the wire and run it across the back wall? Looks like it would save some wire threading time. I'm interested in the high idle mod but it's a little overwhelming
You two are the best! I KNEW my Ford dealer was feeding me a line of BS when they said this couldn't be done post-factory. Like the other comment, if you could link the reference documents, that would be awesome. Nice work!
The documents are from the Ford Body Builders website. (fordbbas.com)
@@55quadboy Thanks, Shaun!
Thank you - you two. I had the parts for almost two years now and just had a chance to install
Your video helped a lot, keep up the good work.
I finally got around to doing this last night to my F450 and your process is nearly perfect. I did break my factory console. I guess the tabs were a bit too tight. Took me about 2 hours to run the harness under the hood, mainly because I had to remove the OEM flares and mud flaps that took some messing around. Awesome video, thanks for the help.
Glad to hear it worked out for you, that was our goal when making the video. The console was a pain to get off for sure, I'm actually shocked I didn't break mine taking it out
@@55quadboy do you remember off hand what size nut is on the stud for the harness?
@@mikemoreau4 I don't sorry, there should be one already there, I just took that one to the local hardware store and got one that matched to finish the job
@@55quadboy yeah I'm just too lazy to take it off and do that ha!
Thanks again for the video. Never would have done this without you.
Hay you should definitely post this video on the Ford forum website you’d get a ton of views. Thanks again for the great video.
Well done, thank you very much. I've been wanting to do this since I bought my F450 last November.
Glad to hear we could help you out. Keep us posted how it turns out!
It’s cool that you’re in Canada too!!
Will you do mine? I have a 2017 F350 4x4 Platinum with a 6.2 Gas and for some reason no upfitters? Had them in my last Truck and miss. Great video.
Link for the publication?
I forget to add the switches when I ordered my 2017 F450, now I really regret forgetting it. The words I'd use just trying to do what you did here would probably put me squarely in hell.
I own 2 F250s I never saw the need for it.
Depends on what you use the truck for. I have elevated idle, front and rear aux lights and winch control all running off my upfitter switches.
@@55quadboy I farm out of my trucks, they make really good work trucks . I like basic trucks
I know I’m late to the party but you guys are the best thank you so much for actually having this video lol
Can I do this on an 18 f150
Nice job 👍really professional😎 If you guys thinking to open a shop in Miami let me know 😆 I want that on my 2017 F-350
Pretty far from Alberta, Canada but I'd imagine your weather is much better.
Do I need to get the console piece with the sunroof button in order to do this? I have the power rear window, but no sunroof.
In that case you'd order the overhead console without the sunroof buttons (find the VIN of a similar configured truck WITH upfitter switches and use that to find the part number for the overhead console)
I think I have watched this a 100 times. I just ordered the switches and found main harness. cant find the one in the headliner
Great job trying to do this exact mod on a 2018 f150 lariat
Nice, I hope it works out for you! I'm not sure what's different from the F150 to the Superduty
@@55quadboy i don't think much they are the same cab
That website is awesome! Thanks!
Thank you for the video, I'll be ordering my stuff asap.
Glad to hear it, keep me posted on your progress!
This was truly awesome. Thanks. Two questions. Can you provide a link to whatever ford site you pulled the bulletin from...and in the begining of the video there was a cab wiring diagram I am assuming showing the routing of the main harness. Where did that come from?
I have got a source to order the parts for my conversion and will be doing it soon.
Ford Body Builders (fordbbas.com) which is free to access. The cab diagram (if you're referring to the one on the laptop screen) was the Ford service manual. It's a $200 disc.
@@55quadboy where do you get the service manuals?
Does this work on the f150?
It's a feature on the Raptor so I figure it should be possible. Can't confirm though how difficult it would be on an F150
So!…. How much will you charge me to do that to my platinum
None of us are mechanics, we just work on our vehicles for fun. It's not difficult to do, just time consuming. Honestly anyone can do it with a buddy and a case of beer.
@@55quadboy yep but I’m not going to do it so how much to do a professional job on my truck
Thanks for the video. I just installed my switches today. I ran into a couple problems and I’m wondering if you saw the same. The blue box at the end of the console (furthest away from rear view mirror) handles the inputs from the motion sensors in the vehicle. I had to swap my box from my old console to the new in order for the motion sensors to work. I imagine the new one needed to be programmed but swapping seemed the easiest route. Beware if you go this path yourself, the plastic molded clips that hold the sensors in place are very easy to break. I broke one and was able to use the panel from the other console to fix it. In addition to this, there was no microphone installed in my new console. (Maybe I didn’t get the right console.) I lucked out here too as I was able to remove the microphone from the old console along with the harness and install it into the new console. After that, everything worked perfectly.
Thanks for mentioning that, you can use the module in the new overhead console, and it can be programmed to work via FORScan. We got mine to work using this method. Either one works as you've found out in case anyone else is running into the same issue with their upfitter conversion.
Hey. Where did you get your console at?
I know I’m real late and may not get a reply but I do have a question. So i had my upfitter switches installed recently and I’m being told the dealership has to program the BCM for them to work properly, did y’all have to do this?
Nothing needed to be done on mine
@@55quadboy Looks like i'm gonna have to do some tracing. Thanks for the response.
@@55quadboy hey man, one last question. From what I can see it looks like I’m missing the part of the harness that runs down from the upper console into the A frame, would you happen to know what part number that is?
@@mightyfinger77 both part numbers for the harnesses are listed at the beginning of the video
@@55quadboy hmm I did buy those, thanks man
Everyone needs a Kevin
Anyone have the part number for the console in grey?
You guys are “Top Class”. What if my 2019 F=250 does not have that unused plug in the wheel wheel or the unused connector in the “A” pillar? Is that a show stopper, or just a matter of another harness (or two)?
I'd be surprised if it didn't have it
@@55quadboy Can the existing connector in the engine bay (that you pull the inner fender well liner for working access to), can you see it from the top of the engine bay looking down?
@@herk1952 I'm sure with a lot of careful feeling and looking from an angle it could be visible, but it's easiest to access with the wheel well liner off. I haven't tried to look for it with the liner on from the top down however.
@@55quadboy I couldn't find the harness, so I had the local Ford dealership check. They could not find it either. My truck must be one of the rare F-250s that does not have the pass-through harness. Am I totally out of luck here, or is there a part number for that harness?
@@herk1952 you checked behind the drivers side A-pillar and under the foam piece that sits there?
How would you like to do that again? I know you’d do a way more factory like job then I would.
i have 2017 ford f250 diesel and my upfitter cables under the fuse box are not giving any power when I flick the switch. all fuses are getting power and relays are getting power, i believe the issue is the switch wire to the relay. the aux switch light up nut i do not hear the relay clicking. PLEASE HELP
Can this be done to a truck without sunroof? I have all the parts just wasn't sure if I should plan to take off the whole headliner
You will have to take off more headliner than trucks with the sunroof just to gain access. Honestly to mitigate the risk of creasing the headliner during the install I'd remove it completely in a truck without a sunroof.
Has anyone tried installing upfitters on a 2017 F-250 XL? Thinking of picking up a work truck and this would be an upgrade I'd like to make... if possible.
Depends on the console the XL comes with. It's can be spec'd with upfitter switches when you order from Ford so honestly can't see why would wouldn't be able to, especially seeing as how an XL is the working man's truck and is likely a trim that will actually utilize them as opposed to a limited or Platinum
That one dude is a electro wizard
Did your truck come with the relay box for the upfitters or did you have to install it. Is the relay box mounted with push pins or nuts and bolts? Thank you for sharing the video it looks like a doable job.
Relay box is part of the main harness, the part number for that is listed at the beginning of the video. All the parts I listed will be everything you need to do this upgrade to a truck without switches with the exception of one nut for the terminal to tie it all into. Just a quick trip to the hardware store will solve that.
Can you provide a part list of everything required to do this mod. I have a 2020 I wouldike to do this to
Entire parts list is in the beginning of the video. I'm unsure if anything's changed on a 2020, I've only done it to a 17.
Does this work on Hyundai
Thanks so much for the awesome video, just made me realized I should have order my lariat with that Shit lmao
Any idea if this works for the 2020 as well?
i'm wondering the same thing, looks like 2020 has a different location in the engine compartment for the wires. any advise would be helpful!
Did your truck come with the relay box ? If not how about part number
The relay box is part of one of the harnesses. I listed all the part numbers you'll need to do this upgrade to a truck with no upfitter switches
How much did everything cost you
Hi, Shaun. Great video. I have the same issue with my 2022 tremor. How do I get / find the parts numbers for the 2022. Thanks for any help in advance. All the best!!!
Find a 2022 on the lot with the upfitter switches with the interior colours you have, grab the Vin and go to the parts department, they'll be able to use that bin to pull up the parts list for the upfitter switches. That's exactly how I got the parts list for mine
I didn't see the headliner harness part number. If anyone has I would like it
57 seconds in, both harnesses you need are listed there.
Question. What is the point in the high idle??
Colder climates it can be used to warm the engine quicker or keep it at operating during extended periods of idling. Also helps when running higher load on the electrical system (lots of accessories on at the same time like lights, winches etc, or boosting another vehicle)
Damn first dude of his race with a deep voice I’ve heard😂. Awesome video man!
Anyone know or have done this on a 2020 7.3 gas? I can’t find the low voltage plug.
The harness for the console.. can that be used for a truck without a sunroof and just not plug it in?
You need the harness for the switches, you'd have a different console that doesn't have the sunroof switch
@@55quadboy 😁😁
What’s dis
Will this work on the F150 Lariat?
Hey out of curiosity I have a 2015 and I have a pro-req2 what is that?
How do I get a copy of the publication Q2256R1?Thanks,Steve
Fordbbas.com
Do you have a link to them documents? I will be doing the high idle mod soon and would like to know this, thank you.
Fordbbas.com the other documents where on a 200 dollar service disc.
Did you have to enable anything in forscan after the install of the upfitter switches?
No, everything works out of the box
Any specific reason you used a 1/4 watt resister? Some people are using 1/2 watt and 1 watt. Does it matter?
Different resistance for different rpm
Shaun Viinikka I understand that. 20k is the resistance. I was curious why you picked the wattage you did. In your video you used a 20k 1/4 watt. Others have used 20k half watt and 1 watt. Was wondering the reasoning behind your choice?
@@cameronjohnston5158 that I'm not too sure of, Kevin is the electrical guru that did all of the wiring for that mod. I just held the camera. According to him: the 20kilo-ohm resistance value which we are dropping 5 volts across this value doesn't exceed the 1/4 watt dissipation. You can use a higher wattage resistor, that's not a problem but it's overkill.
The power dissipation is 1.25 milliwats, so we're well within the resistors dissipation rating.
Shaun Viinikka thanks so much. Makes sense. I appreciate the response.
Shaun, do you have the list of the part numbers? I have a 17 that I would like to add this to. Thank you for the video and help.
Part numbers are listed at the beginning of this video for a 17 Superduty
Shaun Viinikka, had to watch this again..must have blinked. Only 3 part numbers? Looks like this would be more items. I have the same truck with sunroof, sensors, slider. Got a late year deal on it, another item missing is the garage door opener. Why would they build a truck without this? I can understand the missing switches.
I’ll let you know how this goes.
@@Kybossls yup, just the 3 items listed there (2 harnesses, and the console). You'll also need a nut for the terminal to tie it into. Keep me updated on how your progress goes, hope it all works out for you
@@55quadboy what about the fuse box part number?
@@thesmak60060 all the part numbers are listed in the video. The fuse box is part of the harness
so i looked at all the comments to make sure someone did not ask this but i typed the first one into google and got nothing HC3ZI4A303F any help would be great.
and i typed the other one and that came up with nothing also
nvm you have to type it like HC3Z-14A303-F
Hey man, I was wondering what site you bought the first harness you installed on? I have been looking for it and when looking with that part # it doesn't show up.
I bought all the parts from my local Ford dealer. Might get a better deal from online distributors but this way I got the parts I needed.
@@55quadboy thank you, When looking at the harness that ended in 303, it shows that there is only 4 Aux relays and doesn't fit a 2019 f250
@@dominiccaprini3652 the harnesses I used work for a 17 and work with all 6 switches. Im not sure if anything changed in the 19s but I can't see it being different
See this one is deleted to
Nice pickup
Lol, I’m handy but that’s not Plug and Play. Good job none the less!
Thanks! It's plug-and-play in the sense that all the connectors and harnesses are already made, purchasable and require no fabrication on the end users part to install assuming you're talking about the upfitter switches (yes it is quite time consuming from start to finish, but if you're patient it's not difficult). The elevated idle does require a bit of soldering and wiring, as with any accessory you plan to wire up.
What did this cost? Prob 4x more than off the order sheet lol
Obviously if you can, get the switches when you order your truck. If you're like me though, and got a really good deal on a left over truck that sat on the lot, then this is your option. Doesn't hurt that I got to learn something doing this upgrade as well.
Would this mod be possible with a 2017 XLT F250 that didn't come with upfitter switch? Not sure if the wiring plugs would be there.
This should also work on an XLT
How are you getting 14.1 mpg? Mine is a 2018 6.7 turbo diesel and i am getting 12.5 avg.
14.1L/100km. Different than MPG. it's a Canadian truck.
Texas Sports Outdoors I have a 19 f250 6.7 and get 16 in town and 18.3-19 mpg on the high way. Depending on how fast I drive sometimes I get 21mpg.
@@carls2210 Is that according to what the display says you are getting or did you do the math? Because it seems like i am getting more than what the display tells me.
Texas Sports Outdoors that’s me doing the math. Do you still have all the emissions stuff on your truck? My stuff fell off while in Mexico. And I just have a stock tune on it.
Mines very accurate as far as DTE and mileage is concerned, usually within a couple KM.
It would have been easier at the factory!
Yes, obviously. This mod is for people who want to do it to trucks that weren't equipped with switches from the factory
@@55quadboy no kidding
Do you realize the video is way more information then you need to know longer then it takes to install longer then it took me to install aux1 up fitter for my light bar aux2 for the high idle thats starting from scratch......no ones likes half hour videos...."you didnt go too far in detail" you said that ...went way Past too far shorten video mannnnnn
can this be done on a F150?
Yes
Kevin... LoL.
would you know if a F150 has the existing connector in the wheel well?
This I'm unsure of, I know on the Raptor trim they get the same console with switches. I'd get the switch panel then inquire about the associated harnesses from the F-150 Raptor to do the job.
@@55quadboy Thank you.I have the switch panel, just need to figure out the harness part. on F150 forum someone is selling a made up harness that they say is needed, but according to your video i just need purchase the two harnesses. I will check my wheel well today. Thanks again.
@@actfitwil did you find out if this is possible to do on f150?
Do you realize the video is way more information then you need to know longer then it takes to install longer then it took me to install aux1 up fitter for my light bar aux2 for the high idle thats starting from scratch......no ones likes half hour videos...."you didnt go too far in detail" you said that ...went way Past too far shorten video mannnnnn
This video shows you how to install up fitter switches to a truck that didn't come with them in the first place, not "just" how to hook something up to an already existing switch (my truck never came with any of the switches)
Do you know if this applies to a 6.2 gas ?? Same part numbers and procedure??
I'm not too sure, I know they do have upfitters and there is a resister chart for elevated idle on the Ford body builder advisory site