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I'm in agreement but I'd say driving conditions dictate when DRL's are useful to have. You can be under the shade of large trees and your vehicle is less visible, especially if the color blends into the background more easily. Drivers are so distracted these days every bit helps. The TC has really nice ext lighting, especially in the back. Similar to what I had with my older Volvo 850 wagon with tail lights high up on the side. I like that design. In comparison, if you check out the rear lights on the NV200 they are wimpy.

Thanks Don. The Posi-tap looks like an easy product to use that would work well for this type of application. Thanks for pointing out the other wire to tap. I think in this case I'll be okay with the brown wire. Question - when taping into this circuit and make connections, can I just remove the fuse for this circuit rather than the battery cable? Seems like it would be easier to pull the fuse than mess with the battery. Thanks!

I need advice on how best to tap power off the rear cargo 12VDC accessory outlet wiring (brown wire in pic). I want to add an outlet on the driver's side and run a few low power LED lights, all for occasional use. Thanks!

Good post - thanks I had added the DRL option to my special order - cost $38.00 I like having them on all the time - added safety

@projectbiketruck - great pic. Welcome to the forum. Nice to see another TC in SoCa. Please keep us posted with you planned mods.

Thanks DonS. I was thinking the slider as well but then thought it might be too far back. I'll look at it a little closer to see how it lines up with the door track.

Anyone know what the part is in the middle? There is one on each side of the van and seems to have some adjuster on it. Just curious.

Removed the rear panels today so I can share some pics. Using the trim removal tools that Don R suggests above is helpful. I bought this exact set from Amazon months ago probably from Don's previous recommendation. It's a worthwhile set to have at a minimal cost. I like have a set of plastic tools available for prying. Useful for a workshop as well. As others have written before, start at the back end and pop open first and then it's very easy to pull on the rest of the panel to lever out. You can only use the removal tool with a few of the panel retainers when you start out because of the angle and available space, but that's really all that's required. You can probably get away without using this tool and just tug on it and it should pop off. Personal preference. On the passenger side panel, one of the white retainers is missing.

Thanks OSF, you are spot on. The lens does need to come out first. I came to the same conclusion since that ridge around the body cutout would make it hard to slip something against. Appreciate the input from you guys. Gave me the confidence to pry away. Each side of the lens has a tab on it. Used a small bladed screwdriver to press it and then it finally popped after a few attempts. The black bezel was held on with numerous tabs. Put some electrical tape around the orange connector opening and put it back in the hole. I don't think I'll be using this light connection as I plan to connect new LED lights to a switch that's not door activated. I may use the cargo light in another location. We'll see.

Cool pic - nice job

thanks jrm223. yes, this is the LED cargo light version - paid extra for that - but can't stand it being on for close to 10 min after I open a door. Plus I want to put a side panel in that area so it's in the way. I did try using a plastic trim tool shoving it up in that area but no luck. Maybe I'm not getting high enough with the tool to catch the tab. I figured I'd ask for help before I damage it. I'm very good at destroying things.

Blank Cargo Light opening on the driver's side

I need to remove the cargo light as part of my van mods. Anyone have any tips on how to easily remove that? I tried semi-lightly prying it out using plastic trim removal tools but no go. This was around the black bezel. Also tried to pop out the lens as there appears to be a small tab on each side. No go either. I'd rather remove it in one piece in case I want to reuse later so looking for help. The cargo light opening on the driver's side shows a notch at the bottom of the cutout so I assume both sides have the same cutout. Thanks!

@maenad - try the thread below for some help: http://fordtransitconnectforum.com/topic/6563-removing-wheel-well-covers/?_fromLogin=1 There is another thread and someone posted some up close pics of the clips, which is very useful. But I can't seem to find the thread. Perhaps another formumite can locate it. I'm getting ready to remove these side panels myself so I wouldn't mind taking another look too before I go at it.

below is my screen shot

Yes. Good job getting to that. Thanks Your build date is probably 12/08/14 (ETIS shows dy-mo-yr) Screen shot for mine is below. Build date is 10/29/14. My HISTORY tab shows nothing as well. I'm assuming this means the BCM was never updated.

@karma - this sounds like a nightmare for you. Would be for me too because I solely use the digital speedo instead of the analog. Better visibility for me. I'd be lost without it so I can empathize with your troubles. Seems until you get someone at Ford that understands what is going on you're going to get the runaround. And then is Ford willing to make a software patch to correct this issue. So I googled your recall (17S09 – Coolant Level Sensor System) since I hadn't received one myself. Link below is very detailed on how to do this recall. Do you have the 1.6L EcoBoost Engine? https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCMN-17V209-7886.pdf CHECK OUT ATTACHMENT IV PAGES 19&20 OF 43 - Procedure E - Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Reprogramming At the header of this doc is a contact - Michael A. Berardi, Director of Service Engineering Operations, Ford Customer Service Division. I'd figure out a way to contact him and share your story. Shouldn't be too hard to email him. Good luck - keep us posted!

Thanks jrm223. I can certainly follow that protocol saving original files, but there is some risk in the process whenever you start messing with something. I'd still like to know if Forscan or FoCCCus program shows you the BCM version level. I'm still uncertain if mine has been properly update to the required "latest/post 2016 build" version. I'd like you to check Ford ETIS for your VIN before and after you have your BCM updated to see if that BCM status changes. Here's the link. First register and create a free account. Thanks! https://www.etis.ford.com/home/about.do

In an ideal scenario, yes, but my experience has proved otherwise. If the dealer can figure out how to do this then consider yourself lucky. So far for me, two different dealers and two different techs at the second dealer were unable to successfully disable the approach lights. And I'm not sure if any of the three techs successfully updated my 2015 TC BCM as required. Ford ETIS doesn't show it being updated, if that's accurate.

Welcome to forum. Sorry it's under these circumstances for you. There are a few of us on the forum that are light users of the van. I can go a week or more without turning the van on. Sometimes two weeks, and I've never had a battery discharge issue. I have a 2015 Cargo Van. Nothing extra running off the power. I will even open doors sometimes during those non-use periods so some minimal cabin/ext lights cycling on triggered by the door. I always leave the doors unlocked, windows open and driver's side slider open and I have no alarm system. Good luck!

Thanks jrm223 and Willygee. For $30 I'd be willing to get this tool to try it out. It would be interesting to explore unless I screw something up and the van has to be flat bedded to the Ford dealer

I have a cargo van that has an XLT trim level, and has a control on the left side of the steering wheel to change the display settings. Scrolling options like: MPG, miles to empty, trip miles, MPH, and a few others I can't recall. Is your van an XLT or XL? Perhaps the XL doesn't have this control and that's why you're asking the question.

The SMM uses the term "Approach Light" per below (STEP 1) If the vehicle was built on or before 11-Dec-2016, reprogram the BCM to the latest calibration using IDS release 103.05 and higher. (STEP 2) For all vehicles, access the BCM Configuration Parameters. Select Module Programming, Programmable Parameters, Personality, Approach Light. Choose Disabled and follow the screen prompts to completion. The print out the dealer gave me for what my van BCM shows: Approach Light - (BdyCM) = Disabled I wish I better understood how this all works. I just have bits and pieces of info. It would be cool to be able to use the Ford IDS Software at a dealer and see what is going on. Interesting link below for Ford Diagnostic Software https://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/VDIRS/wds/vcm_retail_renewal_Latest.asp

Since we both have a 2015 year TC, you need to be my guinea pig. I'm curious if the Focccus program shows the dark mode feature as a settable option for the BCM? I was thinking it wouldn't unless your BCM was updated to the newer version where dark mode was added. Is the BCM version level displayed anywhere? Per the SSM "If the vehicle was built on or before 11-Dec-2016, reprogram the BCM to the latest calibration using IDS release 103.05 and higher."

Thanks Don. I would agree that the BCM isn't altered when making these setting changes. It's probably a look-up file for the BCM program to access. It's all very interesting.