Auto tailgate button and heated wheel button
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I also have this switch for the cab, it work just like the switch that is on the tailgate of the Lariat an above with the automatic drop tailgate that you can drop with your fob on Lariat and above . Note guys the actuator is different on an XLT tailgate compared to the actuator on lariat and above tailgate this only works with. Sorry XL and XLT unless you have modified. No BCM code changes are needed for Lariat and above , just wire into tailgate release circuit on one and take to ground on the other. It just a momentary switch just like the tailgate button on the tailgate. What it does is take the BCM to ground on the button. Then the BCM will release the tailgate on the tailgate release actuator circuit.
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I havent gotten that far yet. That is a later problem. At this point I dont even think pin 14 is the correct location since it is already in use on the F150. Pin 1 at connector C2208E seems more likely (lift gate open switch), but I havent looked at (or found) any 2017 Super Duty wiring diagrams yet for comparison.
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Update, BCM As Built comparison of:
2017 Platinum Super Duty with tailgate release switch VS 2017 Lariat F150 without tailgate release switch
726-24-01 x*xx xxxx xx =
decklid type manual or power
- Both trucks are the same
726-24-01 xxx* xxxx xx =
Fob liftgate button release 1 press or double press
- Both trucks are the same
726-24-01 xxxx x*xx xx =
liftgate type manual or power
- Both trucks are the same
726-25-01 xxxx x*xx xx =
liftgate decklid type
- Both trucks are the same
726-25-02 x*xx xxxx xx =
fleet rear door type
- Both trucks are the same
726-36-02 xxxx x*xx xx =
Tailgate release on first fob press option
- By default the F250 has this option enabled but the F150 has it disabled.
726-37-01 x*xx xxxx xx =
More Rear cargo glass release options
- Both trucks are the same
726-38-01 xxxx x*xxx xx =
Tailgate type
- Both trucks are the same
726-46-01 xxxx xxxx x* =
Lift gate release switch circuit enable disable
- Both trucks are the same
726-60-01 xxxx xxxx x* =
Lift gate release type
- By default the F250 has this set as '1' but the F150 has it set as '0'.
726-66-02 x*xx xxxx xx =
Tailgate Ajar circuit normally open | closed on 2017.and up BCM firmware
It is listed as door #6 ajar on the excel doc.
726-67-02 x*xx xxxx xx =
Tailgate present enable | disable on 2017.and up BCM firmware
This in conjunction with the above address enables tailgate ajar on 2017 BCM firmware (Install pin # 36 on the blue plug C2280E at the BCM).
726-68-02 x*xx xxxx xx
Fleet unlock type
- Both trucks are the same.
While splicing into the circuit found at pin 14 works, I'm going to try to copy the SuperDuty and have an independent circuit for my in-cab switch if possible.
Next step:
Possible pins to test using above red As Built changes:
C2280C Pin 33 (CTRL Mod. Liftgate release)
C2280E Pin 1 (Lift Gate SW)
C2280E Pin 29 (RR Door Latch) [maybe RR means rear release, I have no idea].
2017 Platinum Super Duty with tailgate release switch VS 2017 Lariat F150 without tailgate release switch
726-24-01 x*xx xxxx xx =
decklid type manual or power
- Both trucks are the same
726-24-01 xxx* xxxx xx =
Fob liftgate button release 1 press or double press
- Both trucks are the same
726-24-01 xxxx x*xx xx =
liftgate type manual or power
- Both trucks are the same
726-25-01 xxxx x*xx xx =
liftgate decklid type
- Both trucks are the same
726-25-02 x*xx xxxx xx =
fleet rear door type
- Both trucks are the same
726-36-02 xxxx x*xx xx =
Tailgate release on first fob press option
- By default the F250 has this option enabled but the F150 has it disabled.
726-37-01 x*xx xxxx xx =
More Rear cargo glass release options
- Both trucks are the same
726-38-01 xxxx x*xxx xx =
Tailgate type
- Both trucks are the same
726-46-01 xxxx xxxx x* =
Lift gate release switch circuit enable disable
- Both trucks are the same
726-60-01 xxxx xxxx x* =
Lift gate release type
- By default the F250 has this set as '1' but the F150 has it set as '0'.
726-66-02 x*xx xxxx xx =
Tailgate Ajar circuit normally open | closed on 2017.and up BCM firmware
It is listed as door #6 ajar on the excel doc.
726-67-02 x*xx xxxx xx =
Tailgate present enable | disable on 2017.and up BCM firmware
This in conjunction with the above address enables tailgate ajar on 2017 BCM firmware (Install pin # 36 on the blue plug C2280E at the BCM).
726-68-02 x*xx xxxx xx
Fleet unlock type
- Both trucks are the same.
While splicing into the circuit found at pin 14 works, I'm going to try to copy the SuperDuty and have an independent circuit for my in-cab switch if possible.
Next step:
Possible pins to test using above red As Built changes:
C2280C Pin 33 (CTRL Mod. Liftgate release)
C2280E Pin 1 (Lift Gate SW)
C2280E Pin 29 (RR Door Latch) [maybe RR means rear release, I have no idea].
Last edited by Airborne_Ape; May 19, 2018 at 02:01 PM.
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Update, BCM As Built comparison of:
2017 Platinum Super Duty with tailgate release switch VS 2017 Lariat F150 without tailgate release switch
726-24-01 x*xx xxxx xx =
decklid type manual or power
- Both trucks are the same
726-24-01 xxx* xxxx xx =
Fob liftgate button release 1 press or double press
- Both trucks are the same
726-24-01 xxxx x*xx xx =
liftgate type manual or power
- Both trucks are the same
726-25-01 xxxx x*xx xx =
liftgate decklid type
- Both trucks are the same
726-25-02 x*xx xxxx xx =
fleet rear door type
- Both trucks are the same
726-36-02 xxxx x*xx xx =
Tailgate release on first fob press option
- By default the F250 has this option enabled but the F150 has it disabled.
726-37-01 x*xx xxxx xx =
More Rear cargo glass release options
- Both trucks are the same
726-38-01 xxxx x*xxx xx =
Tailgate type
- Both trucks are the same
726-46-01 xxxx xxxx x* =
Lift gate release switch circuit enable disable
- Both trucks are the same
726-60-01 xxxx xxxx x* =
Lift gate release type
- By default the F250 has this set as '1' but the F150 has it set as '0'.
726-66-02 x*xx xxxx xx =
Tailgate Ajar circuit normally open closed on 2017.and up BCM firmware
It is listed as door #6 ajar on the excel doc.
726-67-02 x*xx xxxx xx =
Tailgate present enable disable on 2017.and up BCM firmware
This in conjunction with the above address enables tailgate ajar on 2017 BCM firmware (Install pin # 36 on the blue plug C2280E at the BCM).
726-68-02 x*xx xxxx xx
Fleet unlock type
- Both trucks are the same.
While splicing into the circuit found at pin 14 works, I'm going to try to copy the SuperDuty and have an independent circuit for my in-cab switch if possible.
Next step:
Possible pins to test using above red As Built changes:
C2280C Pin 33 (CTRL Mod. Liftgate release)
C2280E Pin 1 (Lift Gate SW)
C2280E Pin 29 (RR Door Latch) [maybe RR means rear release, I have no idea].
2017 Platinum Super Duty with tailgate release switch VS 2017 Lariat F150 without tailgate release switch
726-24-01 x*xx xxxx xx =
decklid type manual or power
- Both trucks are the same
726-24-01 xxx* xxxx xx =
Fob liftgate button release 1 press or double press
- Both trucks are the same
726-24-01 xxxx x*xx xx =
liftgate type manual or power
- Both trucks are the same
726-25-01 xxxx x*xx xx =
liftgate decklid type
- Both trucks are the same
726-25-02 x*xx xxxx xx =
fleet rear door type
- Both trucks are the same
726-36-02 xxxx x*xx xx =
Tailgate release on first fob press option
- By default the F250 has this option enabled but the F150 has it disabled.
726-37-01 x*xx xxxx xx =
More Rear cargo glass release options
- Both trucks are the same
726-38-01 xxxx x*xxx xx =
Tailgate type
- Both trucks are the same
726-46-01 xxxx xxxx x* =
Lift gate release switch circuit enable disable
- Both trucks are the same
726-60-01 xxxx xxxx x* =
Lift gate release type
- By default the F250 has this set as '1' but the F150 has it set as '0'.
726-66-02 x*xx xxxx xx =
Tailgate Ajar circuit normally open closed on 2017.and up BCM firmware
It is listed as door #6 ajar on the excel doc.
726-67-02 x*xx xxxx xx =
Tailgate present enable disable on 2017.and up BCM firmware
This in conjunction with the above address enables tailgate ajar on 2017 BCM firmware (Install pin # 36 on the blue plug C2280E at the BCM).
726-68-02 x*xx xxxx xx
Fleet unlock type
- Both trucks are the same.
While splicing into the circuit found at pin 14 works, I'm going to try to copy the SuperDuty and have an independent circuit for my in-cab switch if possible.
Next step:
Possible pins to test using above red As Built changes:
C2280C Pin 33 (CTRL Mod. Liftgate release)
C2280E Pin 1 (Lift Gate SW)
C2280E Pin 29 (RR Door Latch) [maybe RR means rear release, I have no idea].
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You have an XL correct. Yours is a manual release on the tail gate. XL and XLT’s don’t have the same tailgate release mechanism in the tailgate. You would have to get and install the one that came in the lariat and above part number GC3Z-9943170-A the electrical connector is different on this part and run about 4 to 5 different long wires from the BCM to try to get it to work (if it will work). Reason is that auto tailgate release is part of the passive/ push button start system. Lariat and above owners and also only one XLT out there that has the passive/ push button start system, know this because they have a tailgate release button on the key fob and the tailgate handle is different to to work with that release switch in the tailgate also that will take the other wires.
Last edited by Coola1; Jun 7, 2018 at 11:33 PM.
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You have an XL correct. Yours is a manual release on the tail gate. XL and XLT’s don’t have the same tailgate release mechanism in the tailgate. You would have to get and install the one that came in the lariat and above part number GC3Z-9943170-A the electrical connector is different on this part and run about 4 to 5 different long wires from the BCM to try to get it to work (if it will work). Reason is that auto tailgate release is part of the passive/ push button start system. Lariat and above owners and also only one XLT out there that has the passive/ push button start system, know this because they have a tailgate release button on the key fob and the tailgate handle is different to to work with that release switch in the tailgate also that will take the other wires.
I have change the wiring harness with lariat ,F L F harness , tail light harness and tailgate harness and push power tailgate handle..the wires i dot have is the ones that goes to the bcm ..i added i switch to the dash i can open but cant open from the tailgate ..
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This guy on the raptor forum made his #6 upfitter switch open the tail gate. This leads me to believe that a 250 dash mounted switch could possibly do the same.
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f29/g...ase-kit-59853/
He says: This kit works by using the empty pin in the body control module harness that is set aside for a trunk release button in the Ford sedans. Ford vehicles share the same parts in most electrical instances, in the F150s case, this pin was left empty because we don't have trunks, but a tailgate. Once tapping into this pin on the body control module, we have the exact same concept of operation as the Ford sedans and their interior trunk release system use. my kit is designed to use your factory upfitter switch in lieu of the truck release button!
There is two panels to be removed for installation. The passenger side "ford performance" plate and the adjacent panel. Both "pop" off.
Zero soldering is required. Zero factory wires need to be cut. Everything you need is included including zipties and shrink-wrap tubing.
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f29/g...ase-kit-59853/
He says: This kit works by using the empty pin in the body control module harness that is set aside for a trunk release button in the Ford sedans. Ford vehicles share the same parts in most electrical instances, in the F150s case, this pin was left empty because we don't have trunks, but a tailgate. Once tapping into this pin on the body control module, we have the exact same concept of operation as the Ford sedans and their interior trunk release system use. my kit is designed to use your factory upfitter switch in lieu of the truck release button!
There is two panels to be removed for installation. The passenger side "ford performance" plate and the adjacent panel. Both "pop" off.
Zero soldering is required. Zero factory wires need to be cut. Everything you need is included including zipties and shrink-wrap tubing.
Last edited by 2016Limited; Jun 27, 2018 at 03:08 PM.
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I also have this switch for the cab, it work just like the switch that is on the tailgate of the Lariat an above with the automatic drop tailgate that you can drop with your fob on Lariat and above . Note guys the actuator is different on an XLT tailgate compared to the actuator on lariat and above tailgate this only works with. Sorry XL and XLT unless you have modified. No BCM code changes are needed for Lariat and above , just wire into tailgate release circuit on one and take to ground on the other. It just a momentary switch just like the tailgate button on the tailgate. What it does is take the BCM to ground on the button. Then the BCM will release the tailgate on the tailgate release actuator circuit.
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Originally Posted by 2016Limited
This guy on the raptor forum made his #6 upfitter switch open the tail gate. This leads me to believe that a 250 dash mounted switch could possibly do the same.