2014+ Power Tailgate Lock installed

[TX_AT]

Just ordered mine. Much needed to compliment my Pace Edwards Bedlocker. Hoping install is as easy as it sounds.

[chuckl1218]

Just follow Moto's instructions. It works like a charm.

[SilveradoHC]

Thanks for the write up? How long did it take you? Curious as I want to do my Amp Steps and the tail gate lock all at once. Especially since I will have to remove the kick panels for both.

I had a shop do my AMP power steps and it took 2 of them 4 hours to do it and all of the door panels on all 4 doors had to come off.

[Crf450r420]

I installed my tailgate lock and AMP power steps at home on the ground. I took my time and did during a few nights after work. I think it took me about 5 to 6 hours. I could do it all again now in about 3 hours. The new power steps have a OBD2 port connections option that everyone should get as it saves needless work and reduces chance of damage a lot. However the passthrough harness is sold seperate, I'm still waiting on mine to arrive. I have to decide to use steps or log time on my snap-shot device that has already saved me about $275 every six months.

[chuckl1218]

I installed my tailgate lock and AMP power steps at home on the ground. I took my time and did during a few nights after work. I think it took me about 5 to 6 hours. I could do it all again now in about 3 hours. The new power steps have a OBD2 port connections option that everyone should get as it saves needless work and reduces chance of damage a lot. However the passthrough harness is sold seperate, I'm still waiting on mine to arrive. I have to decide to use steps or log time on my snap-shot device that has already saved me about $275 every six months.

Where did you order the passthru harness from? Curious how you like it once it is installed. Thinking of getting one myself.

[Bonker]

I just ordered mine on Tuesday FedEx is scheduled to deliver deliver tomorrow

[Crf450r420]

Where did you order the passthru harness from? Curious how you like it once it is installed. Thinking of getting one myself.

Ordered it from the vender at work I got the steps from. Thought it would be a part of the steps and didn't ask. Now I'm waiting on them to get it from AMP, so I can get it from them. It allows you to move the factory port from the bracket. Then you connect the pass-through to it and place it's open port into the bracket. Then there is a second open port to plug the steps into. Can't imagine they could do better unless they made the wires to long.

[black-n-gold]

Just finished installation. Took me a little longer due to being very meticulous about routing the wiring harness. I used a different method of connecting the wires though. I routed my wires all the way to the engine compartment and went in through the large grommet under the brake booster. Then I connected the blue and green wire to the grey/green and brown/yellow coming from the x6 bcm connector(pink) just to the right of e-brake pedal. Pins 2 and 4 as per http://www.gmupfitter.com/files/media/photo/474/2014%20BBM%20Electrical%20section_10_18_2013_WIP.pdf page 155 and 156.

What I did was skim a very small amount of wire insulation off and soldered the wires together.

To me it seemed a lot easier then taking apart the door sill.

 

 

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Oh yeah, 1 click of the remote unlocks the drivers door only, and 2 clicks unlocks the rest including the tailgate

Edited July 28, 2014 by black-n-gold

[chuckl1218]

Nice.

[Bonker]

Just finished installation. Took me a little longer due to being very meticulous about routing the wiring harness. I used a different method of connecting the wires though. I routed my wires all the way to the engine compartment and went in through the large grommet under the brake booster. Then I connected the blue and green wire to the grey/green and brown/yellow coming from the x6 bcm connector(pink) just to the right of e-brake pedal. Pins 2 and 4 as per http://www.gmupfitter.com/files/media/photo/474/2014%20BBM%20Electrical%20section_10_18_2013_WIP.pdf page 155 and 156.

What I did was skim a very small amount of wire insulation off and soldered the wires together.

To me it seemed a lot easier then taking apart the door sill.

 

 

edit:

 

Oh yeah, 1 click of the remote unlocks the drivers door only, and 2 clicks unlocks the rest including the tailgate

Great information I think I will do the connection this way, thanks for the link

Edited July 29, 2014 by Bonker

[TX_AT]

I installed mine last weekend without a problem, of course with Motos instructions. Great write up!

[Bonker]

I just finished my install today I looked at Black-n-Gold's instructions but I followed Moto's instructions it's much easier to solder the connections when they are right in front of you. I used the grey green wire so that when I hit the remote twice the tailgate opens with the other doors. Thanks for the write up Moto.

[edbad]

I had installed the tailgate lock and my ARE cap lock on my 2012 Silverado. These worked great when coming out from hunting in the dark. Used the remote instead of fumbling with keys in the dark. Will be installing the same tailgate lock and ARE cap lock on the new truck this weekend. Black-n-Gold's connection to the X6 BCM connector is the way to go. No messing with the sill plate. Using the cap lock's wiring cable though because it is a heavier gauge wiring and I am controlling two locks. Better safe than sorry. I don't know if other caps can come with an electric lock but, the ARE cap lock works great and the cap looks great on the truck.

Edited August 29, 2014 by edbad

[Daly]

I like this idea, definitely going to look into this…

[Smoothbassman]

Just finished installation. Took me a little longer due to being very meticulous about routing the wiring harness. I used a different method of connecting the wires though. I routed my wires all the way to the engine compartment and went in through the large grommet under the brake booster. Then I connected the blue and green wire to the grey/green and brown/yellow coming from the x6 bcm connector(pink) just to the right of e-brake pedal. Pins 2 and 4 as per http://www.gmupfitter.com/files/media/photo/474/2014%20BBM%20Electrical%20section_10_18_2013_WIP.pdf page 155 and 156.

What I did was skim a very small amount of wire insulation off and soldered the wires together.

To me it seemed a lot easier then taking apart the door sill.

 

 

edit:

 

Oh yeah, 1 click of the remote unlocks the drivers door only, and 2 clicks unlocks the rest including the tailgate

Got mine done in 40 minutes using these instructions.

 

Still had to pull the door seal to get the cord routed thru the grommet under the carpet instead of running it into the engine compartment.

 

 

 

Don't know why this isn't standard equipment on these trucks. Two more wires in the harness and a 10 dollar actuator is not much to ask.

Edited September 7, 2014 by Smoothbassman