2500 overhead console tailgate switch

[blbrown]

Replaced the overhead console in my 2020 2500 Laramie today with a used console from a 1500 on ebay that has the tailgate release switch, works great no programing required

 

[22BlackBigHorn]

Umm. I need this in my life. Do you happen to have a part number?

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

Yes PN please

 

[blbrown]

2019-2021 Ram Overhead Console 6EK051L1AF | TascaParts.com

2019-2021 Ram part # 6EK051L1AF - Overhead Console

www.tascaparts.com

I believe this is the correct one, I got mine on ebay however after waiting about a year for a used one to show up. I paid $100 including shipping. You can't purchase just the switch, have to purchase the whole unit. Only works if you already have the power tailgate.

 

[Jimmy07]

Just some extra info on this:
If you have the base level overhead console, this will require a conversion harness and some changes with AlfaOBD. The reason this was plug n play with no programming for @blbrown is because he’s got a Laramie and started out with a premium overhead console that just didn’t have the tailgate release switch.

 

[blbrown]

Thank you very much for this additional info, as always I am in awe of your knowledge and support on this forum!!

 

[22BlackBigHorn]

I wonder if I can locate just the tailgate button, and the harness, wonder if my current overhead could be modified to accept the tailgate button.

 

[Jimmy07]

I wonder if I can locate just the tailgate button, and the harness, wonder if my current overhead could be modified to accept the tailgate button.

No, the switches are part of the whole module on the console:

 

[22BlackBigHorn]

Ah! Thank you!

 

[blbrown]

I at first went down the path of adding a switch but after disassembling the module found they are using capacitive touch switches, no way to add an analog soldered connection. ☹️