Questions About Adding Power Windows And Locks

smiledr996s · June 5, 2011

I had started searching into this a few years back and am ready to procede. I have a 2006 2500 WT and would like to upgrade the interior. I had planned to purchase a salvage body and swap everything over for an easier plug and play. But, I have found someone with the door panels,wiring harness,window regulators,ectt. Please let me know if any problems w/ my plan.

I have a lead on a set from a 2002 2500hd any idea if differnces in wiring or BCM? Because I could get the BCM and dash harness, but I thought the was a change in electronics in 03, and I am not really wanting to pull the dash harness, incase of other issues that may arise or diffences in options such as climate control, ectt. Esp since there is 4 years differnce.

I plan to keep the door harness connected the switches, window regulator, and door actuators but cut the harness and supply power for the units to be functional. I was told that the door switches use a network cable to the BCM to control differnt functions. I was wanting to verify this and see if possible, so looking for reccomended source to check with. I would like remote locks, but would probably add an aftermarket alarm. I am hoping all the network cable was for the factory remote.

I have a complete steering wheel w/ column to use for the steering wheel controls. Would my dash harness have the correct provisions for this to be installed and used to control the stero and information center? I had planned to remove the clock spring and sterring wheel. but looks to be quite involved from a write I had looked at. Would it be easier to just swap the complete colums?

As for the seats I think i would need to find a common year powered non heated that was compatable with my trucks airbag plug, and then just supply power for them to work, that part should be easy.

I appreciate all help or souces that you can provide.

Thanks

Steve

rog_ski · June 5, 2011

There was a post a little better than a month ago by corey. He performed the operation on a 2011 truck Factory Power Windows and Doors with good success

I am sure the information he learned on the transplant would work for you and I suspect he would share.

smiledr996s · June 5, 2011

There was a post a little better than a month ago by corey. He performed the operation on a 2011 truck Factory Power Windows and Doors with good success

I am sure the information he learned on the transplant would work for you and I suspect he would share.

This I know, which is why I have not done anything in two years. I was able to get a good deal on the truck w/ a warrenty that has replaced alot. I really like the truck , but am finding I can't live w/o the power. I paid $9000 for the truck w/ 3 year warrenty, so if I put 2-3k in, I am still way ahead. I don't use the truck much other towing my track car.

But before taking on the project or having someone else, I just wanted to see if someone knew if it is a possibility or with who to check with.

Thanks

Steve

I