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

[Jimmy07]

Asuming this is the base versionView attachment 18520

Yes

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

Yes

Damn it

 

[Chrisminx]

Yesterday I had ordered the overhead with the tailgate release, but thanks to @Jimmy07 I cancelled it until we figure out the details of the adapter harness.

 

[Brutal_HO]

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

Agree. Same with trying to hit the door light lockout or overhead light switch.

I think key point is to muscle memory not press any of those buttons in Park or Neutral @0MPH. As I recall those (definitely Park) are the requirements for the gate to open.

But yea, it's a dumb place for the switch IMHO.

 

[loveracing1988]

Agree. Same with trying to hit the door light lockout or overhead light switch.

I think key point is to muscle memory not press any of those buttons in Park or Neutral @0MPH. As I recall those (definitely Park) are the requirements for the gate to open.

But yea, it's a dumb place for the switch IMHO.

When in reverse does the button actually work? When trying to drop the tailgate with the key fob button in reverse it doesn't work.

 

[Brutal_HO]

When in reverse does the button actually work? When trying to drop the tailgate with the key fob button in reverse it doesn't work.

I don't believe it does, P or N only as I recall. It *may from the overhead button, I would have to check again. I've just gotten in the habit of only dropping it from within the truck before I start backing to hook up.

 

[Eatonpcat]

before I start backing to hook up

This makes sense....I could not figure out what the purpose of the auto open tailgate was.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

This makes sense....I could not figure out what the purpose of the auto open tailgate was.

Saves a few in and outs when moving trailers around in my yard when switching between bumper pulls and 5th wheels

 

[Eatonpcat]

Saves a few in and outs when moving trailers around in my yard when switching between bumper pulls and 5th wheels

Since it has been pointed out, I can see the advantage if you are hitching in the bed!

 

[Brewbud]

I do use the key fob release all the time to get to the Decked storage. I have only used the interior one once I think to have guys load the Christmas tree after I pulled the truck around.

There was the time I almost hit a couple of people on the sidewalk. I meant to either unlock or remote start the truck but I opened the tailgate by mistake a couple of feet in front of them. Oops...

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

I do use the key fob release all the time to get to the Decked storage. I have only used the interior one once I think to have guys load the Christmas tree after I pulled the truck around.

There was the time I almost hit a couple of people on the sidewalk. I meant to either unlock or remote start the truck but I opened the tailgate by mistake a couple of feet in front of them. Oops...

That would have been funny to see on camera if they ran in to it lol

 

[Jimmy07]

Yesterday I had ordered the overhead with the tailgate release, but thanks to @Jimmy07 I cancelled it until we figure out the details of the adapter harness.

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

 

[Chrisminx]

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

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

 

[Chrisminx]

For those that are interested in the overhead console for tan colored headliner, tailgate release, led map lights and sliding rear; the part number is 6EK051L1AF.

MSRP is $375 and the cheapest I have found is $245.25 plus $13 shipping to my zipcode in Texas.

 

[snakedoctor00]

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

Well thankfully I don’t have a rear window so I would only be using buttons up there to release the tailgate if needed.

 

[StormTrooper3500]

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

Others may be different, but my '21 will not drop the tailgate unless I'm in neutral or Park.

 

[Brewbud]

Others may be different, but my '21 will not drop the tailgate unless I'm in neutral or Park.

Mine is the same. When I am stopped is when I also typically close the window.

 

[Chrisminx]

Received new overhead console today. I'll post when I get adapter harness.

 

[stinson87]

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

how far does the adapter have to run? im looking at adding this to mine, currently just use the FOB.

 

[Chrisminx]

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

With @Jimmy07 help, i have successfully done this.