Tailgate release in the key fob already present EDIT: Mod complete and works!

[Marcross1009]

QTETAK 200 Pcs 10 Value Micro Momentary Tactile Push Button Switch Tact Assortment Kit https://a.co/d/aqyJjPe
Is the kit I bought and it contained the correct ones, which one those are I'm not sure as I could not complete the task

 

[TJRam1500]

In case anyone was wondering like I was. The regular key fobs have the proper circuit board for the tailgate release. As you can see in the image they just didn’t actually add the button itself.
I held some wires to it to give it power and abracadabra, my tailgate opened.
I’m sure someone can fabricate a way to add the feature however I’m likely going to order the proper fob for about $100 and go from there.
My service plan I got with my truck covers a replacement key fob per year. If I swap the to then new one then request another one, I can hopefully get a second one with the tailgate release.
Just wanted to pass this along and vent a little. Ram could have just as easily made this a standard feature like the tailgate damper…

Dude this is awesome and thanks for sharing. Do you have a link for the buttons you purchased?

 

[Goatash]

In case anyone was wondering like I was. The regular key fobs have the proper circuit board for the tailgate release. As you can see in the image they just didn’t actually add the button itself.
I held some wires to it to give it power and abracadabra, my tailgate opened.
I’m sure someone can fabricate a way to add the feature however I’m likely going to order the proper fob for about $100 and go from there.
My service plan I got with my truck covers a replacement key fob per year. If I swap the to then new one then request another one, I can hopefully get a second one with the tailgate release.
Just wanted to pass this along and vent a little. Ram could have just as easily made this a standard feature like the tailgate damper…

I did the mod also and I made a detailed video for everyone

 

[Poolmonkey]

I did the mod also and I made a detailed video for everyone

If you park in the garage, make sure that you have clearance between the door and a down tailgate or always check that the gate hasn’t fallen before opening the door. If towing, be aware that the gate hasn’t come down to conflict with the trailer jack etc…hauling, be careful.

 

[Hangman]

@Goatash THANK YOU, for the detailed CAD drawing of the switch. I had a left over breadboard kit and the switch in the kit was the exact one you had the drawing of. Saved $15.

Thank you again!

Revived old thread but who cares