Bed Lights tied to Keyless Entry?????

Crutter · July 10, 2016

Is there anyway to make it so that when I hit the Unlock button on my key less remote that is turns on my factory bed lights? Would really love to be able to utilize them under my cover. in theory, with all the computers on these trucks, it seems like a simple programing fix. Has anyone tried this?

nht mike · July 10, 2016

On my 2011 I wired the step lights to the trailer backup circuit so if it's dark out they light when the doors are unlocked.

Mike

TJay74 · July 10, 2016

There is no simple "programming fix" on these trucks. There are a couple people in the entire USA that can program the BCM in these trucks.

Beer Belly · July 10, 2016

Try leaving the Bed Light / Cargo Light switch in the "On" position....it will also light up when in Reverse.....not sure if this is the answer, but noticed mine was on this morning when I shut the truck down and got something out of the bed.

BSea · July 10, 2016

Maybe there's a way to run a jumper (diode) similar to the Fog light High beam mod. You'd just have to find the locations for the jumper (Maybe).

cbrsilv15 · July 10, 2016

It can be done. You use a diode to jumper two pins. I love having mine light up at night. Let me see if I can find the pic.

cbrsilv15 · July 10, 2016

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/164156-cargo-lights-on-with-reverse-lights/

This is it. You get the cargo lights on when you reverse and the bed lights come on at night when you unlock with your fob.

TJay74 · July 11, 2016

Jumper diodes, until you mess up and have electrical issues and the dealer and GM void your entire electrical system warranty. One member has already been caught with a BCM with a diode, BCM was friend and dealer and GM refused his repairs.

cbrsilv15 · July 11, 2016

Hundreds of guys have ran this with zero issues. It was a fluke and he said that the dealer even said they weren't sure it caused it. GM just wants something to use as an excuse not to fix it.

BSea · July 11, 2016

Jumper diodes, until you mess up and have electrical issues and the dealer and GM void your entire electrical system warranty. One member has already been caught with a BCM with a diode, BCM was friend and dealer and GM refused his repairs.

This is one reason I won't do any real mods till after a year or so. Generally, faulty equipment will show up sooner rather than later. Notice I said generally.