RAPTOR GRILLE WIRING INSTALL: Step by step install on how to wire your 2016-2018 F-150 Raptor Grille
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- In this video I go over how to properly wire your Raptor Grille in a easy to follow STEP BY STEP install video.
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Finally someone with common sense and didn’t skip over the wiring. Thanks man!
Hahah! Isn’t it funny man?? Nobody ever includes that part! Thank you for the great comment and thank you for watching!
THANK YOU!!!!!!! FINALLY a real how-to vid. I've never seen anyone else on any wiring video explain in detail, show the full wiring connections or do it as simple as this. Good job brother !
Probably one of the BEST, How To, videos I've seen. Well done!
Wow! Thank you for saying that. 🙏🏻
I paid off my f150 so now I'm making upgrades. And FINALLY a video that doesn't magically skip over the wiring. Thanks for the instructions. Very straightforward. Subscribed!
Congrats on paying off the truck! YESSS! Every other video skips it completely or does it wrong. Thank you so much for the kind words and thank you for subscribing.
My grill kit didn’t come with those small things that connect to my wires ???
It took a New Yorker to finally post the most important part of the install. Thank you sir...
Finally someone who doesn't assume what they're doing is so easy and common sense that everyone should know all the details about it. Thank you sir!
My pleasure man! Respect.
I’ve gone through maybe 15 videos and not one showed this step. Thanks a lot brother, awesome vid!
My pleasure. Thank you for the positive comment!
I know this is ridiculous, but something as simple as this helps out so much. The last time I wired anything was on a '76 Camaro, on a hot fuse!! Lol, videos like these are top-notch and show little tricks that are great. I've learned how to repair my F150 sunroof guides (took 2 days), replace my a/c compressor (08 Accord-3 hours), replace my home hot water heater (couple hours) I could go on..... my point is I did it from content created by folks like you. They all deserved a subscribe, as you do. Thank you for your time!! You guys have taught me so much and saved me so much money over the years, I don't even know. 👌
What a great comment. Seeing comments like this makes it all worth it. I’m glad you found the video helpful. 🙌🏻
Thank you for this! I don’t know why everyone skips this step in their Raptor grille installs!
I got you man! I’m so glad you liked the video. 🤙🏻
Love the video watched dozens of others and could not find anyone do the wiring till urs! Shop said 2-3hrs at $95hr wow. Now im comfortable doin myself. Thanks👏🏼👍🏻💰🍻
I love how thorough my man is, sheesh. Now thats how you do it!
This is the best one i have seen yet on grill lights
Thank you sir!
Finally! A good grille light install video! Thank you!
My pleasure!!!
Big thank you for showing how to wire the lights. I've ordered the wiring parts box (and it's a mere 9 dollars and change!). And I'll be wiring up the lights as soon as my package arrives.
I love it man! I hear people in the comments say that their friends had to spend upwards of 350 $400 to get these wired up. Nine bucks and the job is done. Enjoy the grille!!
@@AutoHeadz I wired up the lights today and they are working properly and really looking good. To think I was going to cut here and splice there and don't forget the electrical tape...etc. Nope, I didn't have to do any of that thanks to this video.
@@torresserg So glad I could help man. It’s very rewarding hearing people like you find my videos so helpful. Take car. 🤙🏻
Thanks brother! Appreciate taking the time to show the process! I like the wire kit rather than cutting the wires and using wire nuts. Much cleaner! Thanks again 🔥🤙🏼 - Mat
My pleasure! Thanks for saying that Mat.
You made day with your kind words. Have a great Sunday. 👍🏻
Thank you for this, been holding off getting the lights due to not having a plan to getting them wired up.
Thanks for checking out the video! My pleasure. Did you install the grille yet?
Thank you! Your walk-through for wiring was perfect. Besides being extremely helpful it is universal as I used your tips to set up raptor lights on my LR3.
Thank you for taking the time to say that. I can’t believe all the great comments for this video. It’s legitimately rewarding and keeps me motivated. Have a great weekend and thanksgiving.
@@AutoHeadz Your comment about no other videos describing the wiring is absolutely correct. I bet I reviewed 20 videos yours was the only one that walked you through it. As you mentioned wiring is the most important part. Thanks again!
Appreciate all tips! It about time someone explained in detailed. Thanks!
Thank you for saying that. I appreciate it!
@@AutoHeadzI took your advice connecting wires. No luck! Used 12 volt battery test lights. Good! Lights came with red lead that goes directly fuse box. Haven’t pursued yet. Any more tips share?
For anyone with an 09-14 gen the wiring concept is the exact same, only difference is the grill stays connected to the hood. But, with the self splicers and connectors you listed in the description made this job so fucking easy. Got the lights hooked up and work. I have a 2010 fx2 ( it’s all I could afford within my budget) plus under 100,000 miles I couldn’t get a better deal for my first truck. But, I’m no mechanic by any means but, this job was very easy self fulfilling after I completed it.
Awesome man! Thanks for sharing and thank you for the positive feedback.
Thanks... I've noticed that almost every video spends about 30 seconds on the wiring... It's like "ok yeah, you just plug this into the fuse box. So easy." Thanks for the detailed explanation about the most crucial part of the install
Lol! Yes!!! That’s why I made this video. It’s honestly comical. Most complicated part just gets skipped. Thanks for watching the video man. The next few month are going to be heavy with F150 content. Hope to talk you again! Take care man.
As we speak I got mine to work because of you brotha. You are truly appreciated
👍🏻👍🏻 awesome man! Thank you for watching my video. Enjoy the new look 🤙🏻
This is the perfect vid for installing those amber grill led. I like it to turn on when i on the park lights
I been going crazy installing my lights tomorrow I hope will go smoother with the help of your video, Thank you !
I guarantee it will brother. I hope you find it helpful. Let me know how it went after your done! 👍🏻
Update on the install?
Dude I've been trying different ways to run my lights for my Tundra grill for a year! This is the first video that actually explains the wiring and they work!!! You're the fucking bomb dude!
Thank you for saying this my man!
I’m glad I could help.
Just to echo all the other comments here, thanks for the great install vid! Like you noted, I'd not seen another video that covered this part of the install.
Thank you for saying that. I love hearing this. I’m glad you liked it man.
Thanks man! Easy job on my montero
Great vid. Installing on a Ford Edge. Just wanted to check my thinking on how to connect the wiring. This was clean, simple, and to the point. Great job.
Thank you very much, I appreciate you saying that.
Thank you for this video. Did in 10 minutes because of this video💪🙏
You’re welcome! 🙌🏻
I’m about to drive up to New York so I can buy you a beer. You the man 🙌🏽
Hahahahaha!!! MY MAN🤙🏻🙌🏻
Just got a new grill with the LED lights... no installation instructions....Have been looking for help on the wiring...Great Video and instructions...thank you!
Well done, excellent explanation… Great camera work in a tight area putting your connections together.
The only thing I would suggest is using dialectic grease in all the connecters 😎
Positaps are the bomb diggity for wiring
Great info and perfectly explained, the intro music? Yikes not good Brah!!! but the info was top notch.
Lol I know bro! Sorry man this was earlier on in my CZcams career lol!
@@AutoHeadz No worries man. Great info and that's what counts.
I know I’m a little late but you saved me🤣
Haha! Thank you! Glad I could help 🤙🏻
Thanks man.. So much video without the full wiring
No problem 👍
Hands down the best video I’ve seen great video
Hey man that means a lot. Take care and I really appreciate you saying that.
THANK YOU! Finally a proper wiring video on this
Your welcome! 🙏🏻🙌🏻
Good morning I really really appreciate you replying back thank you so much for that .I looked into your link and I see the t-tap connectors on where you purchased them:-) going to get this project going. sir you have been a big help thank you so much God bless you brother. Stay Gold 👍
Any time. 😊
Does it matter whether you use 22 or 16 gauge connectors?
Awesome thanks! You helped me solve my AVS Lightshield wiring issue, plus I had those save wiring connections... bonus!
Awesome! I’m glad I was able to help. If you haven’t already PLEASE subscribe and you would really be helping me out. Do you have an F-150?
This one is a good video 👍
everyone else is slice and dice 🎲
and hopefully it works
I have a 2012 F150, would this work the same? And how would you do a “White LED” upgrade to the raptor grill?
Unfortunately not. Very similar but not the same.
Thanks for the wiring explanation and very true no one explains this important step ‘thanks for the vid helped alote
Absolutely man, thank you for watching.
Thank for this also! Great install videos!! I just did my grill using your videos!!
Haha! Nice man. I love it!!
Really nice video man, I have a 2016 platinum do you think I can do the same wiring connections, or is it more complicated because of the trim model? Thumbs 👍 to the video
Thank you so much. I just hooked mine up today.
Glad I could help. Enjoy the upgrade!
I just installed the grille and couldn’t figure out how to do the wiring until I finally found your video! Thank you.
One thing, I tried to find it in the comments before asking but didn’t find it. What is the specific name for those connectors? Gonna run to the store and grab them.
The link to the exact ones is in the video description. Good luck!
Thank you very helpful
Hey, what gauge wire is it? I have a 2009-2014 gen and I need to extend the wire so it doesn’t hang from the top of the hood when the hood is up. Thanks for actually going in depth on how to do this.
Great video. I decided to upgrade my grille lights to white LED. For some unknown reason, they don't work. Everything connects right, but they did come with extra wiring? What do you think?
Thanks for the video, you explained this perfectly.
Thank you. Feels good hearing this. Keeps me motivated. 🙏🏻
A big thank you sir!!👍👍
My pleasure.
Thank you so much for your video. I got it done under 30 minutes thanks to you man!!!
Haha! love hearing that! I’m glad I was able to help!
Clutch video thanks boss man
No problem 👍
Thanks. I got a 2020 F-150 hopefully its the same installation. As i am very green at installing a Raptor grill😮 one question how do you tuck all the wiring on the running lights? Are ya using any zipties to keep it from dangling around?
I zip tied and put under the plastic shroud. Thanks man!
Thanks. What's the Connector Gauge Size to squeeze unto the Running light wire? 16-14 Gauge size? Or 22-18 Gauge?
I liked and supported by subscribing,found this to be helpful. I'M INSTALLING the almost same grille in a few days on my f150,so this came at the right time bro...thanks.I found some quick splice connectors at o'Reilly's I enjoy doing it myself along with watching a few how to video's. Not many out there on subject ,there is now.
Awesome man! I appreciate that. Good luck with the install.
Thank you thank you!!!
You are so welcome! Can you tell me where you got the grille? Iv been trifling to fin them on Amazon.
Thank you! We needed this!
Your the man. I’m glad you liked it.
Awesome video, works - thanks! Quick question: followed steps exactly, I did notice & curious if it happens with yours - when I have the hazard lights on, I notice the grille lights would dim ever so lightly on sequence with the hazards?
Thank you! I haven’t noticed this with mine.
Thanks 🙏
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Great video, thank you. This may be a stupid question but does it matter if you tap into the right or left side headlight?
Very well explain..thank you for a good set up and explanation..
Thanks for saying that! I’m glad you found it helpful. Have a good weekend.
I bought a ram truck with existing lights and grille but they didn’t really care for amber so I bought different color ones with same exact connectors but didn’t work so I ended buying different brand with same connectors but still didn’t work, the old ones still work and are wired correctly could it be the wiring harness ?
Good late late evening. I know this video is 2 years old but First of all would like to say I appreciate your video and showing step-by-step. yes I agree every video that I have watched for the past 2 months or 3 months have all skipped the wiring of installing of the Raptor Grill. well I'm a lady trying to do this by myself lol. right now I'm having a difficult time trying to get the plastic clamp or I guess they're called the brackets? on the grill to snap onto the hood I have a 2009 F-150 XLT, but I'm sure I will get that part figured out lol, my biggest worry is I'm just very nervous about the wiring 😟.. my question is the red wiring Clips,where did you purchase those. as I said I'm a lady doing this by myself lol and I want to do this right the first time lol, so I hope my questions on Where did you purchase those little red Clips,what kind?,what size?,what brand? etc etc etc lol,gets to you. hope to hear from you soon. thank you sir:-)
Hey!
Thank you so much for saying that. I really try and be as detailed and step by step as I can.
Don’t be nervous about the wiring just take your time and you will be able to knock it out.
1. The link for the exact clips are in the description of this video. Just click the link and it will bring you right to it.
2. When you use the red clips make sure you can see that the wire is right in the center before squeezing shut. You should use a pair of pliers to help ensure you have a good connection.
3. If for some reason the lights don’t turn on give the red clip another good squeeze and that should do it.
Good luck! If you want to reach out with any other question feel free to email me autoheadzf150@gmail.com
Does this keep the lights on when driving
Great advice
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
What kind of terminal connector and the size? Thank you
Hey man, I’m not 100% sure what size it was. If you click the link for the taps in the description you can match the color in the video and that will tell you the size I do it myself but I’m on the road right now hope that helps man.
Man I’ve tried installing via quick splice & T taps on both sides and my lights won’t come on. However if I use a wire to run straight from battery to grill lights they light up. Any tips?
Nice! Great video
Thank you so much boss
Most welcome
How did you know which wire to tie into on the parking light? I bought the same grill for a 2009 f150 4x4
It’s the power wire for the parking light.
Great video! Does the wiring kit come with load resistors? Just seems like the 12v would be too much for the led lights over time..
No resistors included, just spliced into the parking brake. Been three years never had an issue.
I kinda did the same but I cut it and solder it 3 ways
What's the Gauge Size? On the plastic connectors
Do the lights on the grille flash when you use your signal light? If you're tapping Into your parking lights and they're also your blinker, won't they flash when you signal?
Nick Rose Hey Nick! Nope it doesn’t do that. I’m not an electrician but I believe that has to do with the electrical resistance going to the signaling bulb. But I can assure you it doesn’t do that so no worries. Maybe someone else can educate us in the comment section, lol. Take care man!
@@AutoHeadz okay great, Thanks man! Love the video by the way
Do you think my 2012 wiring will be similar to your 2016 Ford?
It’s not, i’m installing it now
@@JM-ut7bi Hi I have a 2011 did u end up wiring yours and how...i'm goin crazy here lol
Thank you! Good vid.
Thank you Sir!
Atta boy!
Great DIY!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you for subscribing! Very much appreciate it.
Is there a way to wire these to the fuse box instead?
I don’t believe so.
Awesome video .bro! Thank you much.
My pleasure!
Gonna give this a shot on my 2019 today. I always wonder why they don't just make a connector that sits between the headlight and the wiring harness.
Hey man how did it go?
Awesome thanks very much
Absolutely! Glad you liked it!
My amber grill lights stopped working out of nowhere. Checked connections, all are good and I tested pos/neg. All of my lights work to include DRLs I tapped into. Is there a fuse that I should check?
Where did you find those connectors I’ve looked everywhere locally and cannot find them.
Thank you
Link to purchase is in the video description
I followed your video and it was great, thank you! What did you do with all of the extra length on the wiring harness? The one that came with my grill was really long. Did you just zip tie it and leave it off to the side?
Hey Angela. Thank you! I’m glad you liked the video! My grille didn’t have much slack left but I just tucked the extra wire into the upper grille area.
@@AutoHeadz thanks! I appreciate the quick reply. Mine has several feet of wire left, I think I'm going to cut it shorter and just tuck it in like you did.
I honestly would just zip tie the slack and tuck it into the front grille area we’re the plastic shroud is.
Do they make replacement lights for these i like the white lights
Dumb question but, I figured I’d ask anyway. Did you take out the battery or disconnect it while you did the wiring?
Good question. No I didn’t. As long as the truck is off key out of ignition you will be totally fine.
I installed using your perfect directions and thanks!! Question, the side marker light I tapped into is now dim. Did you replace your side marker lights with led or is your dim as well? Well done video!!
Thanks man!!! Mine was not dim but I did recently switch them out to LED’s
Your videos have been a huge help bud, appreciate it. Question though- how did you access/identify the parking lot socket/bundle? Did u have to remove the entire headlight assembly? Go through the wheel well? I’m stuck I can’t see how to access it.
If you watch the video it was in plain sight for my truck. No wheel well or removal of headlight assembly required.
@@AutoHeadz Yeah something different on mine. Your vid was a huge help thanks
I’m glad I was able to help. I hope you find that wire bundle without too much trouble. Take care.
Thank you man👍🏾
You’re welcome 🤙🏻
Thanks man 🙏🏽
Thanks for watching. More F150 content coming soon. What video would you like to see on the channel?
I'm trying to do this on my 15 Platinum but that connector isn't there. I looked everywhere and the only harness going to that light is what looks like a 7 wire 16 pin connector and that's it. I has DRLs. Do I connect the raptor wires to something on that?
You can connect to that 7 wire but I am not familiar with the harness enough to tell you which wire to splice onto. I’ll try looking it up online.
On that connector there should be a power and a ground wire. Typically on the fords the power is a green wire and the ground is black.
I accidentally had the black and red wire touch and it made the fuse go off. Does anyone know the location of DRL fuse in 2015 F-150?
Can we use the 16-14 awg instead of 22-18 awg?
I wired mine the same way. The lights turn on briefly when I lock/unlock then turn off. The parking lights stay on, but the grill lights light up and turn off. Any ideas?
Thanks bro 🤜
You’re welcome.
I have a 2019 f150. Will this be the same?
Not the same but VERY similar. I would reference the location of your “parking” light before splicing because if the different headlight design.