I see what you mean by the differing plan, though I don't know how to achieve it as the stage series reverse light kit is designed to operate in conjunction with the headlights/taillights. I've seen threads where folks are trying to achieve the 'rear fog' w/o headlights on but no one has offered a forscan solution that I'm aware of. I would love to have this functionality myself.
Hard to tell from the description and pics, but can you circle the pin from this screen shot of which pin/connector bank you used?Here's a bit more detail on what I did to modify the bumper side of the C424 connector so that my rear Didode Dynamics lights work with the push of the rear fog button on my M2DZ-11654-CC switch (while the headlights are on). I unplugged the connector, peeled back the wire harness tape, and noted that there are two wires running into the sealed end of the connector.
I used a drill bit to drill a hole in the back of the bumper side connector. I stepped up to a 7/64 bit for it to be large enough to get the EU2Z-14421-BA connector to fit through. In the process of figuring out the right size and getting the routing precise, I broke two of the five connectors in the kit and managed to break through the sheathing to expose the bare wiring on a 3rd connector. It's good that the kit came with 5 connectors, as I still have one spare.I eventually remembered that I had some baling wire that I could work through the hole and into the correct pin location.
Now instead of two pins on the bumper side of the C424 connector I have three.
I plugged the two sides of the C424 connector back together and tested the bare end of the EU2Z-14421-BA wire with my voltmeter to ensure power was passing through, indicating a good pin connection.
I add a bit of silicon to help seal the new wire, taped up the connector and ran the new 18 gauge wire across the frame, under the heat shield behind the 10mm bolt on the driver side above the muffler. (Red line shows routing)
The wire runs into the same grommet as the diode dynamics wiring harness into the cargo space, under the rear plastic trim, and tucks into the same space as the diode dynamics harness on the rear passenger panel area. (This pic was before crimping and heat shrinking the connector)
THIS! I literally just did the same with John from SPV when determining what I need for my front fogs. I can't express enough how much I recommend SPV. Watch their/his YouTube videos first and give them a call with any questions. They will be getting my business again due to their amazing level to detail, knowledge, and customer service!!!Thanks to John @SPVPARTS for his help taking care of all my front/rear lighting needs, initially spending well over an hour discussing my setup. He went over and beyond, even texting back/forth with updates and answering questions before and AFTER purchase. Rear light setup with DD SS3 Sport floods:
He’s also working to make a T-harness to plug into the C424 connector and for a switch lead per the work by @Dadsquatch and @FordOwner. They're only working in reverse currently while he works on it.
@Chritaka I am glad to see this mod worked for you. looks like a nice clean re-pinning of the connector.I did this same procedure to get my rear fogs working with the new OEM switch M2DZ-11654-CC:
And using these terminal pins:
However, I figured out how to open the connector and add the terminal. Thanks to @flip for helping with the parts.
You’ll need to remove this grey retainer clip with needle nose plyers.
Use a small flat head or pick to open the back plastic plate and slide it back on the wires. This will expose the weatherproof rubber plug.
Thanks to @FordOwner and @ksmich for the terminal info. Its Pin 3 the CLS37 (WH-BU) wire. The White - Blue wire:
Thanks to John @SPVPARTS for his help on how to wire it all and providing the pigtail needed. He was having trouble sourcing the Ford plug, to make this an easy plug-n-play setup, so we went this route. It plugs right into his short rear harness. Disregard the label though, as it’s for the American rear harness, which isn’t wired for the rear fog. I highly recommend John and @SPVPARTS if you have lighting needs or projects, he’s been super helpful!
Disregard the spaghetti wiring, but this is how the pigtail plugs in…
He thought he had a terminal pin that would work, and figured I’d try it, but it was slightly too large. I had to cut it off and soldered on the right one.
I added some heat shrink and tested the fit/function before I install the pin terminal in the plug. It all works!
You’ll need to use a small bit, I believe I used 3/32, to make a hole in the plastic plate. You’ll need to pull rubber plug back so you can see the terminal and insert the pin. Pay close attention to how you insert it, it will click into place when done properly. I used a small flathead and needle nose, be careful not to tear it…hread the pin/wire through the plate and 3rd hole in weatherproof plug.
Close it back up
Don’t forget to reinsert the retainer clip! I almost forgot…
Plug back in the connector and you’re good to go… Note the orange fog symbol next to the seat belt symbol (see earlier post with ForScan changes)
