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Jan 4, 2009 | 05:09 PM

#16

triskit16

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I would go with the magnetic type sensor but I just dont like drilling!

Jan 5, 2009 | 09:20 AM

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Fraalan

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Originally Posted by jdecker88

That would be an interesting addition to add on there along with a powerlocking tailgate.

oooh nice one...my bank account hates you.

Jan 5, 2009 | 09:44 AM

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mueckster

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Seems like the switch could be wired in like the door switches and activate the "door ajar" light like on the rear hatch model vehicles when left open.

Jan 5, 2009 | 09:45 AM

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jdecker88

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Yea mine hates me too lol.

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oooh nice one...my bank account hates you.

Jan 5, 2009 | 10:20 AM

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redfire42

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All of the compartments on the fire rigs have a switch to let the driver know if there is a compartment open. Works out pretty good sometimes also since theres always people in and out of them and no one seems to shut them right.

Jan 5, 2009 | 10:22 AM

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mueckster

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door ajar wiring

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Seems like the switch could be wired in like the door switches and activate the "door ajar" light like on the rear hatch model vehicles when left open.

You could wire up a grounding switch with the inputs for the rear doors. I have a pdf file of the factory switches wiring and will post it as soon as I can get it uploaded to "my attachments" file on FTE.

Here it is:

warning chime wiring diagragm.pdf

Last edited by mueckster; Jan 5, 2009 at 10:33 AM. Reason: attachment added

Jan 5, 2009 | 12:45 PM

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Mark250

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I like the idea of the switch. I'm always afraid I'm going to have a blond moment & pull out from under the gooseneck with the tailgate up.

Jan 5, 2009 | 01:42 PM

#23

KelVarnson

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I think there is enough room in the space on the end of the tailgate to install a surface-mount magnetic switch/magnet pair, so that it would be completely enclosed and hidden when the tailgate is closed.

Here's a $12 switch from McMaster-Carr that *might* fit:

Access Safety & Magnetic Switches

Look at part number 65985K11. That's the SPST NO one. Depending on the circuit requirements, you might need the SPDT one, which is $20.