Forscan would be sweet. I don't think it's that granular
Factory power running boards.
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I have wondered about running the main power wire through an upfitter switch. When they are deployed or out, kill power and they will stay down. This would work while in motion or parked (if it could even work at all). Could be helpful for gravel road protection and other scenarios. Turn the upfitter back on and they would run just like normal. Let me know if you think this would be possible @BroncoHooves.
Yep, you could interrupt the OEM power wire with an upfitter for sure.
where is the current fuse located for the boards? Which upfitter would be best to switch it through? I haven’t minimal knowledge of these other than where the wires are terminated in the engine bay.
Would be a great mod maybe can be done with ford arscan?
Unfortunately it looks like Ford reduced the ampacity of the upfitters compared to another photo I've seen on this forum. The power running boards are a 30 amp circuit. Upfitters max out at 15 amps indicated by my current owner's manual. I'd have to look under the hood to see if it's a misprint.
Well those SOB’s. Come on Ford. I thought some were rated higher as well. I guess this idea was dead before it started.
It must definitely is. I saw it discussed in other forums, that 2022 manual up fitter amperage is not accurate. It still is what it was for 2020.Unfortunately it looks like Ford reduced the ampacity of the upfitters compared to another photo I've seen on this forum. The power running boards are a 30 amp circuit. Upfitters max out at 15 amps indicated by my current owner's manual. I'd have to look under the hood to see if it's a misprint.
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That’s a relief. Poor manual writing though.It must definitely is. I saw it discussed in other forums, that 2022 manual up fitter amperage is not accurate. It still is what it was for 2020.
2020 Upfitter switch wiring - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
2017 - 2022 Super Duty - 2020 Upfitter switch wiring - While going to wire up my dash cam to AUX 1 just like in my 17, i noticed the blunt cut wiring harness in the passenger footwell did not match the wire diagram from the owners manual. This small harness has no brown with green trace. Anybody...www.ford-trucks.com
Agree. So back in business. Basically can run either 1,2,3 or 4?
5 or 6 only. 40 amp upfitters
Should I replace the 40a fuse for a 30a?
Exactly why I purchased a set of fixed boards, waiting for new wheels and tires to come in before I get rid of my power boards in the off chance I cant get my fat ass in the truck hahah. The power boards do drop down considerably more, but I am willing to give up the convenience for the protection.
Good idea! But, the power should still be flowing through the 30 amp one on circuit 59 still. The upfitter will be in series is all.
I just put amp power steps on my 22 and it was less than 1700 bux.
Which amp steps are 2800 bux?
The kind with a $1100 markup
Yep!, but if there was an OTA module update I wasn't aware of, I will definitely look into it again!
Seems weird that it would revert back. Maybe I'll change mind and see if it stays. Did yours stay for any amount of time or just next start up it was back to factory/all sensors.Yep!, but if there was an OTA module update I wasn't aware of, I will definitely look into it again!
Ah, that was probably it, it would change back on the next start up. But, I will check in the morning unless you do before me.
