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Gunn

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I am attempting to make a minor mod that will change my life.... 

 

I recently got my first pickup and added a toolbox (Weatherguard saddle box).

Love the setup, but one complaint is no power locks on the toolbox.

 

Looking at the Weatherguard lock it is an extremely simple design.

I have engineered a way to add a solenoid and make it work but just need to tap into the lock / unlock wire.

 

Once i get everything working i will try and post a how-to so others can do it. 

 

My Question:

Which wire in the harness going to the tailgate controls the lock/unlock. Appears to be about 6 or 8 wires in the harness. I assume most are for the camera and only two are for the lock.

 

Any ideas how to ID which wires are the lock. If i had 8 hands i would fire the lock/unlock while i measure each wire in the harness but that would take a while -especially if there are 8 and i have to find the two reversing polarity on lock/unlock.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

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powerhaulic

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I forget which two it is.

But easy enough, remove interior tailgate panel, only two go to the solenoid.

It is a low voltage circuit (5ish) so make sure sol. will operate that low.

Plus if you tap the wires there they are more protected from the elements

Thats how I did the remote lock for my Leer topper

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Gunn

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Thanks!

I thought about popping the panel off, but dang.... I just bought this thing - 2500 denali HD... 60 miles on it.. :)

I have been driving my 04 yukon for 11 years... 

 

So if i am brave enough to pop the panel open do i just start prying on the exterior of the handle? Looks to be pretty secure- thinking I may have to get to it from the inside of the tailgate but i dont know where to start.

 

I guess i will start googling how to remove that handle - You are right once i get to the lock i should be golden - may need to add a relay... rrr

 

*It just stinks cause there is a disconnect plug right under the truck i can easily tap into the wires there....

 

THanks again,

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Gunn

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You da Man!!!

That was so easy. Popped the plate off and it was right there. 

Soo close. It fires my actuator but I must need a nicer one. Bought the cheapest one on Amazon and it returns to center after firing. So close, but you just solved my biggest hurdle.

 

Thanks again for helping!

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Loco rojo

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I had a similar question regarding the lock on the tailgate . I recently purchased a later year talitgte that has the electronic lock my 2105 did not come with that option! When I purchased the tailgate the plug was cut off can I wire my plug off my camera and make the electronic lock work ? 

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