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So dumb question. I don't have pts since I have an stx. But my question is for glove box light. I saw the part number and looked it up. What I saw it doesn't have a switch to turn on and off. Am I missing something or is the light just always on and you only see it when you open glove box.
 
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So dumb question. I don't have pts since I have an stx. But my question is for glove box light. I saw the part number and looked it up. What I saw it doesn't have a switch to turn on and off. Am I missing something or is the light just always on and you only see it when you open glove box.

Thats correct, Ford got rid of the switch function in the 21+ trucks. now the glove box, the media bin, and the large console light are always on when the truck is on and remain on for 12-15 mins after the truck is turned off. I have not timed it but i know its somewhere in between there lol
 

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Thats correct, Ford got rid of the switch function in the 21+ trucks. now the glove box, the media bin, and the large console light are always on when the truck is on and remain on for 12-15 mins after the truck is turned off. I have not timed it but i know its somewhere in between there lol
Ah OK. So the glove box light could it be wired to a switched fuse or is it like the ambient lights can't be wired like that
 
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Ah OK. So the glove box light could it be wired to a switched fuse or is it like the ambient lights can't be wired like that
glove box can be wired to switch, its just a regular 12v LED
 

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Good. I might have to get it done. Thank you ..
Is there a way of installing cup holder and foot well ambient on stx key trucks. I'm ok with regular leds but is there a way to get the rings for cupholders
 
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Good. I might have to get it done. Thank you ..
Is there a way of installing cup holder and foot well ambient on stx key trucks. I'm ok with regular leds but is there a way to get the rings for cupholders

For the cup holder, I would order a -CB cup holder, if it comes with the lights thats even better, you can use the light holders to hold the LEDs. Check out ebay for a t5 LED light like these

White 20X T5 5630 2-SMD Wedge Car LED Dashboard Interior Light Bulb 70 73 74 18 | eBay

You can solder connections to them and then put them in the holders and have lighted cup holders. Ive built a few sets for people but theres not enough demand so I dont have any parts to make them anymore.
 

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So the cupholder is a bulb I thought it was a ring around the cupholder. Lol.
 
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So the cupholder is a bulb I thought it was a ring around the cupholder. Lol.
the light ring in the cup holder gets light from the lights attached to the bottom of it. if you look at pictures of the -CB youll see the 2 parts im talking about.
 

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the light ring in the cup holder gets light from the lights attached to the bottom of it. if you look at pictures of the -CB youll see the 2 parts im talking about.
Ah OK. I'll go look again. Didn't look too closely before since I didn't think I could make it work in my truck.
 

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So if I get the glove box light would I use fuse tap in passenger floor for switched power or is there somewhere in the dash area of glove box to get switched power.
 

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Hopeful to be one of the next in this group to complete this mod. I have ‘21 super crew and am planing to do all four foot wells, cup holder and possibly media bin. Have ordered parts from my local dealership and reached out about a harness. Have really enjoyed seeing everyone’s updates. They all look so great!
 

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So it is possible to add illuminated cup holders to a 22 XTL - but my question is do you need to do all the other components - footwell, media box etc? I'm thinking I would want this only in the cupholders. Also as I just bought my truck I don't even know if I have ambient lighting - How would I look this up?
 

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Slight refresh....

So it is possible to add illuminated cup holders to a 22 XTL - but my question is do you need to do all the other components - footwell, media box etc? I'm thinking I would want this only in the cupholders. Also as I just bought my truck I don't even know if I have ambient lighting - How would I look this up?
Yes you can just do the cup holder. Unless someone added it XLT wouldn’t have come factory with it.
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