2018 F150 inside tailgate release
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Id recommend hitting up boostedgreydesigns aka BoostedGreyGoose. They make custom harnesses that are PnP. I know that on the high trims they offer a push button release. At the very least he might be able to give you an idea on how the system would work and could probably help you build one the right way.
Tuned
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I could be wrong, but I thought the higher-end Super Duties had an electronic tailgate release on the dash where the electronic parking brake switch is on the F-150s. Maybe something can be done with those components, but I’m just guessing.
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thanks but i got a F150.............no switch
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2016 Lariat owner here with the 502A package and I don’t have a switch inside to release the tailgate but I do have it on my key fob.
Perhaps said switch was added to Lariats and above after my model year.
Perhaps said switch was added to Lariats and above after my model year.
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I'm gonna be the 'bad guy' here... honestly, if you have to ask how to run a switch you probably shouldn't be doing any wiring.
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Tuned
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I figured, just thought maybe the wiring/dash plate from the Super Duty would transfer over for a clean install, guessing though. My '19 Lariat doesn't have it from the factory either.
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Id recommend hitting up boostedgreydesigns aka BoostedGreyGoose. They make custom harnesses that are PnP. I know that on the high trims they offer a push button release. At the very least he might be able to give you an idea on how the system would work and could probably help you build one the right way.
they do not have one
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My new to me 2018 platinum will not open with the tailgate button but does with the fob. There is 5v at the plug and the ground is grounded to chassis. There is nothing wrong with the switch, it contacts. Grounding out the 2 contacts does nothing at the plug with the switch bypassed. There is no noise when the switch is pressed.
I want to add a switch in the cab so I have a backup if the remote open fails. I do not want to have to destroy an expensive tonneau cover if I cant open the tailgate.
I want to add a switch in the cab so I have a backup if the remote open fails. I do not want to have to destroy an expensive tonneau cover if I cant open the tailgate.
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My new to me 2018 platinum will not open with the tailgate button but does with the fob. There is 5v at the plug and the ground is grounded to chassis. There is nothing wrong with the switch, it contacts. Grounding out the 2 contacts does nothing at the plug with the switch bypassed. There is no noise when the switch is pressed.
I want to add a switch in the cab so I have a backup if the remote open fails. I do not want to have to destroy an expensive tonneau cover if I cant open the tailgate.
I want to add a switch in the cab so I have a backup if the remote open fails. I do not want to have to destroy an expensive tonneau cover if I cant open the tailgate.
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