tailgate removal
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tailgate removal
Hello, I recently picked up a 2024 f350 Xlt with 360 camera, blis, and the power open tailgate, and I had a utility body installed on it, but I have the tailgate ajar indicator on the dash Does anyone have any luck disabling that in Forescan?the upfitter claims the ford software they have couldn't do it. I haven't picked up the truck from the upfitter, so I haven't hooked up to the truck yet with Forscan to see what options there are. Just wondering if anyone has found a solution yet.
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I don't know, but would think there is some sort of tailgate delete cap or something that makes it think the tailgate is closed. They used to include a delete/cap kit in the glove box of these trucks
Edit- Based on this thread it ooks like the delete kit wasn't working.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1728800-2023-f-350-tailgate-removal-kit-part-number.html
Edit- Based on this thread it ooks like the delete kit wasn't working.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1728800-2023-f-350-tailgate-removal-kit-part-number.html
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There is a tailgate delete harness, but it seems to be very hit-or-miss if it works. There were a lot of people having issues with them; it seems, so I was hoping there was a more reliable forscan option.
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I got the truck back and deactivated the blis and cross traffic in Forscan with no problem. I poked around a bit, looking for anything to do with the tailgate, and didn't find any options in Forscan. They have the dummy plugs installed but I still get the tailgate open message when I start the truck. I guess I might have to bring it in at some point to have it addressed at the dealer.
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can you tell me your exact year and model and trim? Did your truck have the fancy tailgate with power tailgate, camera for when tailgate was down etc?
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The delete harness does away with all tailgate functions. I have the same issue with the beds I build and install. We reuse the harness for backup sensors, camera etc. There isn 't a way that Ive found to disable this message either.
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There is a long discussion here and someone has added 3 wires to the 2024 plug that seems to work.
https://www.fordtremor.com/threads/24-owners-who-removed-tailgate.18096/
https://www.fordtremor.com/threads/24-owners-who-removed-tailgate.18096/
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