Can anyone post what the interior tailgate release switch looks like please

[stinson87]

Overhead console to driver side a-pillar to a plug behind the headlight switch.

With @Jimmy07 help, i have successfully done this.

ok, thats not too bad. ill get with jimmy when im ready to do this, still working on other projects. just planning.

 

[Jbrown1602]

Sure, I'll try it. I'll place the order for the overhead and let you know when

Adapter is figured out, and parts are on the way. Let me know if you want to try it.

I am interested! I have the overhead unit. Wiring adapter is only thing holding me up on this project.

 

[Chrisminx]

I am interested! I have the overhead unit. Wiring adapter is only thing holding me up on this project.

Send PM to @Jimmy07

 

[Flea]

Anyone have the part number for the micro switch for the key fob?

 

[QuattroCS]

Anyone have the part number for the micro switch for the key fob?

This is the kit suggested by other forum members

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07LCBLB8N

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[H3LZSN1P3R]

Anyone have the part number for the micro switch for the key fob?

The amazon link is the best way

 

[Flea]

Thanks, but who knows what size the switch is? Seems silly to buy 200 when all I need is 2. Even though they are only $10. I can pick up just 2 of them from Digi-Key.

 

[Brutal_HO]

Thanks, but who knows what size the switch is? Seems silly to buy 200 when all I need is 2. Even though they are only $10. I can pick up just 2 of them from Digi-Key.

$7.99 shipping?

(FWIW, I buy a lot from Mouser)

 

[ZaTHRaS]

The connector for the window switch is only for the switch itself. If you have the base overhead console like pictured below, you will not have the correct connector or linbus wire to plug into the overhead console that has a tailgate release switch- View attachment 18515
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Below is the correct connector that plugs into an overhead console that has the tailgate release- View attachment 18517
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If you already have a premium style overhead console, it will be a direct swap to one that has the release switch. If you have a base console, you’ll need a custom add-on harness to be able to swap in a premium one.

I seem to have the premium connector to my overhead though, I was hoping to add my own momenetary switch. I snapped a crappy pic of the "SOS & Info" buttons wire but, they also run from this harness, probably on the D402 LIN Bus, just my guess as they appear to contain the OG/VT wire. Unable to locate on the connection repair site since not everything is detailed by name.
Question: Is it possible still to add my own momentary switch for the Tailgate release through this connector? How?

Found a pic of the wiring for mine, the last pic. I circled the wire bundle, looks like it may have other wiring coming from inside the unit (below the bundle, which would be above when oriented) as the buttons are populated with wires I don't see.

 

[mattjackson86]

Overhead console to driver side a-pillar to a plug behind the headlight switch.

With @Jimmy07 help, i have successfully done this.

@Jimmy07 could a Y adapter be made to take the required connections from the rain sensor or auto dim mirror harness if somebody has that vs a new harness to the canbus plugs behind the headlight switch? Seems like it may be easier if so.

 

[Poolmonkey]

Is there an easy way to disable the tailgate function without upsetting the truck?

 

[Flea]

Is there an easy way to disable the tailgate function without upsetting the truck?

What color is your console? I’ll trade ya mine that doesn’t have the tailgate button, for yours.


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[H3LZSN1P3R]

Is there an easy way to disable the tailgate function without upsetting the truck?

On the fob or for both the console button and the fob? If just the fob you can desolder the micro switch pretty easy

 

[Poolmonkey]

What color is your console? I’ll trade ya mine that doesn’t have the tailgate button, for yours.


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Hoping I could pull a fuse/plug or something…

 

[Jimmy07]

Is there an easy way to disable the tailgate function without upsetting the truck?

Hoping I could pull a fuse/plug or something…

The tailgate release switch (and button on fob) are disabled whenever the transmission is not in park. Do you have a habit of accidentally pressing the switch in the overhead console while parked or something?
Anyway, pulling fuse F80 will disable the overhead console release switch.

 

[Poolmonkey]

The tailgate release switch (and button on fob) are disabled whenever the transmission is not in park. Do you have a habit of accidentally pressing the switch in the overhead console while parked or something?
Anyway, pulling fuse F80 will disable the overhead console release switch.

Thank you, Sir. Doing that will not disable the fob?
My dogs ride back there often, would prefer the feature gone completely.

 

[Jimmy07]

Thank you, Sir. Doing that will not disable the fob?
My dogs ride back there often, would prefer the feature gone completely.

No, the only way to disable the button on the fob is the remove the button from the circuit board of the fob.

 

[Poolmonkey]

No, the only way to disable the button on the fob is the remove the button from the circuit board of the fob.

Will put my boy on it, he’s always soldering on his computer and stuff. Thanks again.

 

[Deadmoneyrob]

@Jimmy07 could a Y adapter be made to take the required connections from the rain sensor or auto dim mirror harness if somebody has that vs a new harness to the canbus plugs behind the headlight switch? Seems like it may be easier if so.

@Jimmy07 can this be done?

 

[Jimmy07]

@Jimmy07 can this be done?

None of the circuits at the rain sensor, auto dim mirror, or canbus blocks are relevant to the premium overhead console. The harness I build for it is pretty straightforward to install.