Starkey 6280 User manual

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2020-2022 Ford Super Duty OEM-Style Bed Lighting Kit
Parts List: Quantity: Tool List:
LED Lamp & Wiring 2
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Flat head screwdriver
T-Adapter harness 1
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13mm wrench
Parts Bag PB-4580 1
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Pliers
Thank you for purchasing one of our products. Please familiarize yourself with the parts included as well
as the instructions before attempting installation. Please seek the help of a certified technician if you feel
unable to complete the installation safely and properly. Failure to read and follow the instructions below
may result in personal injury or damage to property. Starkey Products, Inc. and our retailers assume no
liability for failures to comply with guidelines and warnings outlined in this instruction manual.
How-To Determine if your Super Duty is pre-wired for Bed Lighting:
Some trucks come pre-wired. All trucks equipped with the Trailer Assist Lamp, as well as some trucks
with a factory-installed tow package are pre-wired. In order for this kit to work without any other
components, your truck must be pre-wired for the CLN06 Circuit in order for the T-Adapter to provide
power to your bed lighting. If your truck is not pre-wired, you will also need Starkey #4572 Power
Extension Wiring which can be purchased separately.
To determine if your truck is pre-wired, check the C4003 inline connector. This
12-Pin connector is behind the rear bumper on the driver side of the truck. This
connector is Black and has a clip that keeps it attached to the truck. On the plug
shown below, the following wire should be present. This wire will be found on the
left side connector, as shown in picture 1. Scan the QR code for video instructions.
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2020-2022 = Pin #7 (White with Brown Stripe)
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Installing LED Lamps:
1. Remove the plastic oval plugs located in the bed lighting holes. If you have a spray in bed liner,
you may need to run a razor blade around the edge of the plug to prevent accidental removal of the
bed liner coating.
2. Install each LED lamp. First, run the wiring into the hole vacated by the plug you just removed.
There is a notch on the top side of the lamp that will face upward. There is a clip on the bottom
side of the LED lamp. This clip will face downward. Install the top (notch) side first, then push
bottom side in to clip. Repeat with the other LED lamp.
3. Locate the 12-Pin connector behind the bumper on the driver side of the truck. This connector is
black and has a clip that keeps it attached to the truck. See picture 1 below.
4. Unplug the connector by depressing the tab on the side and separating the 2 connectors. Be sure to
pull by the connector body, and not on the wiring.
5. Install the Starkey T-Adapter inline to connect the 2 factory connectors. Note: This connector is
keyed so you can’t accidentally connect it to the wrong plug.

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Arrow shows Black 12-pin connector located under rear bumper on
Driver Side. White/ Brown wire will be found on left side, as shown.
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6. Route the wiring from each LED lamp to the T-Adapter and plug the connectors into the
connectors found on the T-Adapter.
7. Use included zip ties to secure all wiring.
8. If you have determined your truck is pre-wired, jump to the Final Installation on page 4.
Otherwise proceed to the next step.
Installing Starkey 4572 Power Extension for trucks that are NOT pre-wired:
1. Disconnect negative (black) battery cables from BOTH truck batteries. This is done by loosening
the bolt located on the side of the battery cable terminal with a wrench. You may let the cable sit
off to the side. Do NOT allow it to make contact with the +12v Red battery cable!
2. Locate the rectangular vent behind the passenger side rear wall of the cab. If you have rear seats,
use the pull handle to lower the seat back. Pull back the insulation pad to gain access to the vent.
3. Insert the power extension wire (the side with 2 Red connectors) through any one of the square
openings on the vent. The vent in that section will open.
4. Feed roughly enough wire through the vent so that you can reach the T-Adapter. We will finalize
the exact length later.
5. Remove the front passenger side door sill plate. You will hear it unsnap. This is done by pulling
straight up, starting at the front and working your way back. You will hear ‘popping’ noises when
the clips come loose - this is normal. See picture 2.
6. Locate the interior fuse box. It is located behind the passenger side kick panel directly in front of
the door. If you have trouble finding it, refer to your vehicles user manual for the specific location.
7. Remove the fuse box access cover.
8. Remove the kick panel. It can be removed by first pulling upward where it attaches to the door sill
plate - one clip holds it in place. Then pull backward where it attaches to the door frame to release
the rest of the clips. See picture 3.

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9. Route the power extension wire up to the fuse box you just uncovered, tucking it under the rear
door sill plate as you go (for crew cab trucks).
Remove passenger side door sill
plate carefully. 2 Remove kick panel. First pull upward, then backward. 3 Press tab while sliding bar to the side to unplug connector. 4
10. Locate the large black 36 position connector shown in picture 4. It has a white bar running across
it. It is the third connector from the bottom.
11. Press the release tab on the top of the connector while sliding the white bar to the side to unplug it.
It will ‘click’.
12. Unplug the connector and gently pull it out to gain better access to the wiring. Pull back a few
inches of electrical tape wrapped around the connectors’ bundle of wiring, if necessary. Do not use
any tool to remove the electrical tape that could cut wires or otherwise cause damage.
13. 2020-2022 Model Years: Using the supplied Blue wire tap, slide the White wire (Pin #26) onto
the wire tap. This wire is a 16ga wire on 2020-2021 trucks. On some 2022+ models, your wire
may be thinner (18ga or 20ga). In that case, you’ll use the supplied Red wire tap.
See picture 5. The wire should sit in the middle of the two teeth. Squeeze down on the wire tap
making sure it snaps closed. Do not cut Wire!
14. Plug the red wire from the Starkey wiring extension into the back of the wire tap. See picture 6.
15. Re-connect the large black connector. Be certain to pull the white bar to the side to insure the
connector snaps back into place.
16. Use a 13mm socket or wrench to attach the black ground wire to the bolt circled in picture 7.
Re-attach the nut and tighten – SNUG only, do not overtighten.
17. Return to the vent at the rear wall of the cab and finish passing any remaining slack through the
vent.
18. Route the wiring along the frame rail to the rear of the truck. Be sure to secure all wiring with the
supplied zip ties.
19. Connect the Red/Red and Black/Black wires on the Extension wiring/ T-Adapter.
20. Re-connect both of the negative battery cables to the truck battery. Remember to re-tighten the
bolts.
Slide the wire specified into place
and close wire tap. 5
Plug red power extension wire
into the wire tap. 6
Attach black ground wire to the
13mm bolt circled above.
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Final Installation:
1. Double check everything to make sure it was connected properly.
2. Now hit the unlock button on your key FOB – the lights should illuminate. If the lights do not
power on, visit the trouble shooting section below. Otherwise proceed to the next step.
3. Using the supplied zip ties, secure the wiring under the rear of the bumper if not already done. Be
sure to securely zip tie any components that may hang or move.
4. If you did not need the power extension wiring, install the red caps included in the parts bag.
These caps will plug into the ends of the red & black wires that are unused on the T-
Adapter. If you used the 4572 power extension, you can discard the caps.
5. Enjoy your new Bed Lighting! The lights will activate when you open any door or unlock the
doors with your Key FOB. Lights will dim automatically when you start the truck or lock the
doors. If you would like to keep the lights on longer than the 25 second time out, you can press the
button for the bed lights on the left side of the headlight switch to activate them for 10 minutes.

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Trouble shooting guide:
LED Lamps won’t turn ON –
 Check to make sure the T-Adapter you connected earlier made a good connection – to do this,
unplug the connectors, and re-connect them. You should hear an audible ‘click’ when the
connector fully engages.
 Confirm you installed the extension harness properly (for trucks that needed Power Extension
wiring).
 Close all doors. Disconnect negative battery cables for 5 minutes, then reconnect and re-test.
Some interior lights or door locks aren’t functioning –
 Did your installation require the power extension harness? If so, the connector near the fuse box
you unplugged on page 3 was not re-connected properly or completely. Plugging it back in will
restore function. Be sure to pull the white bar back over until it clicks into place.
Bed Lights do not turn OFF –
 Check to make sure you tapped into the correct wire for the #4572 power extension (if part was
required).
 Check to make sure all cab doors AND hood are shut. If any are cracked or open, the lights will
not shut off.
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Inc. or its authorized dealers. Warranty is effective for five years from the date of purchase. Coverage
terminates if you sell or transfer ownership of the product. Starkey Products will repair or replace the
defective or malfunctioning product or any defective or malfunctioning part thereof at no charge. This
warranty covers parts and labor only. This warranty does not cover any problem that is caused by abuse,
misuse, acts of God, or improper installation. Any modification or alteration to any component will void
the product warranty. Warranty does not cover wear that any components receive through the normal
course of operation and use (including but not limited to bulbs). All warranty claims require proof of
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