Message Center Switch Connector End View (C253)

2013 Ford Expedition EL King Ranch, RWDSECTION Message Center Switch Connector End View (C253)
Fig 1: Identifying Message Center Switch Connector (C253)
G08735051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pin Circuit Gauge Circuit Function Qualifier
1 VLN18 (BU-WH) 18 DIMMER - IP/SWITCH ILLUMINATION  
2 VMC29 (YE) 20 SWITCH - INFORMATION/MESSAGE CENTER SELECT with manual A/C
2 VMC29 (TE) 22 SWITCH - INFORMATION/MESSAGE CENTER SELECT  
3 CMC29 (GN-VT) 22 SWITCH - INFORMATION/MESSAGE CENTER SELECT  
4 GD138 (BK-WH) 20 GROUND - PILLAR A RIGHT  
5 * * Not Used  
6 * * Not Used  
7 * * Not Used  
8 * * Not Used  
Available Pigtail Kits 
Pigtail Kit Part Number WPT-991 
 
Service Part Number: 3U2Z-14S411-LCB 
Gauge: 18 
Pin material: Silver 
Cavities:
Vehicle Uses
  • Switch - Ambient Lighting Dimmer
  • Switch - Dimmer
  • Switch - Door Lock (LH)
  • Switch - Door Lock (RH)
  • Switch - Message Center
  • Switch - Power Window - Quarter Glass
Pigtail Kit Part Number WPT-554 
G08735052
Service Part Number: 3U2Z-14S411-LCA 
Gauge: 18 
Pin material: Tin 
Cavities:
Vehicle Uses
  • Switch - Ambient Lighting Dimmer
  • Switch - Dimmer
  • Switch - Door Lock (LH)
  • Switch - Door Lock (RH)
  • Switch - Message Center
RENDER: 1.0x

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