Ford Maverick Lux Light Button Holder

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Button holder for Ford Maverick to hold a 1L2T-14K147-AA tailgate release button in the FlexBed opening. These buttons (and their overseas knockoffs) are readily available on E-bay. They are momentary, so best used for activating the built-in cargo button. This button can be accessed on pin 5 of the C404 connector above the muffler. Remove the back part of the female end and remove the white plastic blocking pins with needle nose pliers. Use Ford part DU2Z-14474-CA to add the needed pin, and then wire the pin to one wire on the button, and the other wire on the button to a ground screw. You need about 100ohm resistance for the BCM to detect the button press, so add a resistor in line if needed. In my case, I grounded to a screw by the muffler, which gave enough resistance for the button to work without a resistor. Pin 6 of this same harness can be used to power 12V LED lights(s) in the bed of the truck, and will turn on when the keyfob is unlocked, or when the cargo button is pushed (just like the Lux light in XLT and above). Use a black wood screw to secure it in place. The stock polypropylene covers are much more flexible than 3D printed plastics (I use PET-G or ABS for automotive parts) and I find the scew is better way to hold it on then trying to make a flexible snap part. The screw will catch the top of the metal on the opening as it is screwed in and secure it in place.