Ford licensed TBC Install Instructions

[Edsel]

Is there enough cable to mount the knob (B2 in the pic above) in the center console by the 4wd knob instead of on the left hand side where Ford suggests?

Not sure since I don't have my kit yet. That said, guys have done that with the RedArc alone and the kit we are talking about is basically that controller with the add-on CHMSL module. Given how automated the thing is, you could mount it almost anywhere because I don't think you touch it after you calibrate it for your trailer.

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[Snorebaby]

Not sure since I don't have my kit yet. That said, guys have done that with the RedArc alone and the kit we are talking about is basically that controller with the add-on CHMSL module. Given how automated the thing is, you could mount it almost anywhere because I don't think you touch it after you calibrate it for your trailer.

I figured there was enough cable, but you know how Ford likes to make things difficult for us.

 

[Edsel]

Yay!

 

[Dustanmont]

Is there enough cable to mount the knob (B2 in the pic above) in the center console by the 4wd knob instead of on the left hand side where Ford suggests?

It would be much more accessible on the console that is for sure!

 

[Jerry Caldwell]

It would be much more accessible on the console that is for sure!

Yes there is plenty of cable to mount in the console. It is a much better place for the control knob since you can actually see it and manage the unit easily while driving.

 

[Edsel]

Yes there is plenty of cable to mount in the console. It is a much better place for the control knob since you can actually see it and manage the unit easily while driving.

Not to mention how cool that is next to the traction control knob!

Could you post exactly how you get that center console off?

 

[Jerry Caldwell]

Not to mention how cool that is next to the traction control knob!

Could you post exactly how you get that center console off?

Check out post 80 in the Redarc Tow Pro Elite Install thread. It has some pics that show how it looks.

 

[Edsel]

Check out post 80 in the Redarc Tow Pro Elite Install thread. It has some pics that show how it looks.

Got it, thanks! Frankly, that's scarier than the CHMSL headliner part...time to man-up.

 

[Edsel]

Floor Console Upper Trim Panel Removal Procedure (per Ford)

 

[Gizmokid2005]

Floor Console Upper Trim Panel Removal Procedure (per Ford)

This really only looks scarier than it is. The dash trip pieces and the fascia are really super easy (especially if you have trim removal tools), just pull the side panels from the front of them (toward the engine) and pull as straight back as possible. The center fascia needs a lot of force in the middle to come out, but give it a yank and you'll be fine. I didn't remove the center console, but that looks even easier.

 

[Jerry Caldwell]

Got it, thanks! Frankly, that's scarier than the CHMSL headliner part...time to man-up.

You will be glad you did. Good luck.

 

[Khyron]

I just found something that will help you guys about to tear your interior apart to access the CHMSL feed. This is straight out of the Body Builders handbook (think service beds, etc). Now you know what line to connect to, under the dash, rather than going to the back of the cab. source

I'm really hoping someone smarter and braver than me is willing to try tapping into this alternate location for the wiring.

 

[t4thfavor]

You would think there is a much easier place to get that signal from. I’m not an expert though.

There is, but it involves cutting the harness under the dash and performing a splice, which we know your average install technician cannot be trusted to do.

All those lights have to get back to the brain somehow, and that 99% of the time passes under the dash. If you just want the module, I think it's available through Ford Parts. It would be easy enough to cut off the connector and splice it into the harness.

That said, Ford will invalidate your warranty for anything electrical because you modified the harness.

 

[Edsel]

That said, Ford will invalidate your warranty for anything electrical because you modified the harness.

Yep.

...and, as someone pointed out, Ford had some nasty and expensive recalls over fuse panels. You want to talk about a nightmare wiring job, replacing a damaged one, especially the main one under the driver side, is just hell.

...and, as I pointed out, one of Lumens specialities is "plug 'n play" aftermarket modules. I am fairly convinced that this is why the loom runs to the back to catch the connector there.

 

[dmeyer302]

I'm really hoping someone smarter and braver than me is willing to try tapping into this alternate location for the wiring.

Did it the other day, ain't no thing.

It's actually a little easier to get to than the TBC wires farther under the dash.

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