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

[snakedoctor00]

Having discovered now I can use my fob to release my tailgate I’m entertaining the idea of adding the interior button. I found my overhead console has a plug with a dummy connector plugged in, meaning it does nothing. I’m wondering if this is where the buttons would be plugged in if my truck had them. I’ve added pictures to show the dummy plug that I found changing my map lights.

If anyone could post what theirs looks like I’d appreciate it. I’ve seen a couple others but having trouble finding good images. I do not have a sliding rear window but don’t mind having the button doing nothing.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

That plug is for the rear window open close if you have the slider to my understanding i don't have any spare plugs in my overhead and i have the rear sliding glass

 

[snakedoctor00]

That plug is for the rear window open close if you have the slider to my understanding i don't have any spare plugs in my overhead and i have the rear sliding glass

Is your button for the tailgate release up on your overhead console?

 

[Chrisminx]

2021 3500 Laramie lv-1. I do have the sliding rear window and the tailgate release buttons located above the rear view mirror.

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[snakedoctor00]

Search is your friend

But is there a wider view of that to see the over all shape? That one looks like a totally different footprint.

 

[Chrisminx]

The "footprint" is the same on all 2019+.

 

[snakedoctor00]

The "footprint" is the same on all 2019+.

Okay thank you. Must have been where the lights were throwing me off. Do you know if that plug I have is only for the rear window slider?

 

[el_barto]

my 2019 has the “basic” overhead console (non-LED). My truck did come with remote tailgate , but it’s only got the tailgate release button on the remote. The overhead console only has the switch for the Power rear window. I’m curious if I get the switch set that has the tailgate release it it’s plug and play.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

Is your button for the tailgate release up on your overhead console?

Dont got one

 

[Brutal_HO]

It's in the link I put in the other thread.

Info here (of all threads):

Adding the OEM hidden tailgate strut to any trim.

This thread is for adding the OEM tailgate strut/damper to any trim that doesn't have it. Many of the searches bring up the aftermarket Deezee type stuff, but the best (IMO) way to do this cheap and easy mod is to use the hidden OEM version. The part number you will need is 68362518AA As of...

hdrams.com

 

[loveracing1988]

It's in the link I put in the other thread.

Info here (of all threads):

Adding the OEM hidden tailgate strut to any trim.

This thread is for adding the OEM tailgate strut/damper to any trim that doesn't have it. Many of the searches bring up the aftermarket Deezee type stuff, but the best (IMO) way to do this cheap and easy mod is to use the hidden OEM version. The part number you will need is 68362518AA As of...

hdrams.com

Yes and no, I've been wondering the same thing. Is there a version of the overhead console that has just the tailgate release button but not the sliding rear window or the red or blue buttons.

 

[Brutal_HO]

Yes and no, I've been wondering the same thing. Is there a version of the overhead console that has just the tailgate release button but not the sliding rear window or the red or blue buttons.

Sorry, I can't answer that for you. @Jimmy07

 

[Jimmy07]

There is no such overhead console that has the release switch but not the slider switch.

 

[loveracing1988]

There is no such overhead console that has the release switch but not the slider switch.

That's what I was afraid of.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

There is no such overhead console that has the release switch but not the slider switch.

The wiring for the release is not in the connector right? Thats just for the window switch? I have not looked in mine yet to see

 

[Jimmy07]

The wiring for the release is not in the connector right? Thats just for the window switch? I have not looked in mine yet to see

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-

Below is the correct connector that plugs into an overhead console that has the tailgate release-

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.

 

[Chrisminx]

Know anyone who is willing to make the custom harness?

 

[Jimmy07]

Know anyone who is willing to make the custom harness?

Depending on connector parts availability, I can do it. If there are minimum order quantities on any of the parts, there would have to be more interest. I’ll look into it.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

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.

Asuming this is the base version

 

[Brewbud]

I've almost absent mindlessly hit that tailgate release by mistake when trying to open or close the rear window. Not good if backed into a parking spot and someone has parked behind you. Oops.... Be careful what you wish for. LOL