I got my AVIC Z1 installed at a shop (decided to do it since it was free) but I later had to basically fix everything so that it would work (i.e. iPod and BT). Anyway my question was that I'm trying to do the infamous lighting "hack" bypass thing, but I realized that they just snipped my Orange/White ILL wire and it's like a tail dangling off of the Z1. I called Pioneer and they said all I had to do was tap it into the park light (another rep said fuse for the park light). Is this correct? I can't seem to find the dimmer wire on my 04 F150 harness. Thanks guys I really appreciate your help.

You just need to connect it to your dimmer wire that originally went to the factory radio.....this exactly why I installed it myself instead of having it "professionaly installed."

I really appreciate your quick reply vic. Yes I have learned a valuable lesson as it was my first time getting an aftermarket HU. Now the only thing is that I have to identify the original dimmer wire. If anybody has this info on a new body F150 I owe you BIG time! :D

From bulldogsecurity.com:

PARKING LIGHTS ( + ) BROWN (+) @ HEADLIGHT SWITCH or BCM, BLUE Plug, Pin 6, See NOTE *1

NOTE *1 The BCM (Body Control Module) is located on the DRIVERS SIDE REAR CAB WALL.

I dont personally drive a ford, so I don't know.

Just make sure you don't connect your ILL wire to the parking light "supply" which could be 12V all the time. You want to use a meter or a test light and make sure that your line goes to 12V when the lights are on and ground when they are off. And it will work.