locking tailgate

[jmontz32]

What do I need to buy for my tailgate to lock and unlock automatically with my truck? How hard is it to install?

[block8head]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=2014+Sierra%2FSilverado+auto+locking+tailgate

[MotoMedic]

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/156468-power-tailgate-lock-k2-sierrasilverado/

[reldridg]

Easy peasy to do .... look at the links moto posted along with his right up. It will take about 30-40mins to install. Either use a real solder/splice on the wiring or use positap connectors the vampire splices that are supplied with the kit are not the greatest and really chew up the wiring.

[jmontz32]

Thanks!

[mzodarg]

Easy peasy to do .... look at the links moto posted along with his right up. It will take about 30-40mins to install. Either use a real solder/splice on the wiring or use positap connectors the vampire splices that are supplied with the kit are not the greatest and really chew up the wiring.

I see you mention the posi-tap connectors, any idea what gauge? My Amp steps used the same connectors, can't for the life of me remember what gauge they were.

 

TIA

Mike

[reldridg]

I see you mention the posi-tap connectors, any idea what gauge? My Amp steps used the same connectors, can't for the life of me remember what gauge they were.

 

TIA

Mike

Mzodarg,

 

I would say the wires were a 20 gauge and a 18 gauge wire. I did use the vampire splice and will probably have to replace it over time that is why I was recommending the positaps. If you use the 18-24 gauge taps you should be fine.

[mzodarg]

Mzodarg,

 

I would say the wires were a 20 gauge and a 18 gauge wire. I did use the vampire splice and will probably have to replace it over time that is why I was recommending the positaps. If you use the 18-24 gauge taps you should be fine.

Great, that's what I thought after installing the AMP steps, I remember they were a fairly thin wire.

 

Thanks,

Mike

[reldridg]

If you have any positaps left over from that install they will work just fine.

[mzodarg]

If you have any positaps left over from that install they will work just fine.

Unfortunately the AMP steps only came with 4 and I needed all 4. I'll get some off amazon, local auto parts stores don't carry them.

 

Mike