OEM Off-Road Light Switch Install

[TinkeringFox]

I was trying to link to page 19...

[cmatt]

On 4/2/2019 at 12:05 PM, TinkeringFox said:

That crimp tool will work, you might need to finesse the edges of the crimp to make them conform to the cavity but they’ll get it done. Bummer about the color but I’m sure you’ll find a buyer. Also I’m pretty sure @pgamboa can send you a harness cheaper and faster than buying the tool, wire, tape and terminals...etc Also I haven’t seen a Silverado or Sierra with anything but JST connectors, the written instructions are for a Canyon/Colorado.

@TinkeringFox I've seen the same thing with the connectors on the suv plaform...all JST at the BCM.

[ChevyTruckNut]

looking for a Blue switch also!

Edited April 10, 2019 by ChevyTruckNut
wrong color

[DMPD-Retired]

Looking for a blue switch for my 2015 3500HD

 

[ChevyTruckNut]

I ordered the old blue # 23317218 online from gmpartsoutlet.net for $42.47 with shipping. Works perfectly!!

[Bear1688]

I'd really like to thank TinkeringFox for the awesome video and information. Have everything installed and functioning beautifully. 36,000 lumens on that light bar. I had purchased the OEM Sierra's RED switch by jumping the gun , but I actually think the Blue & Red match the instruments cluster pretty well. I'll take some pictures of the buttons illuminated later and where I installed my relay. I had a slightly different install. 

Edited April 28, 2019 by Bear1688

[chrispassas21]

I'd really like to thank TinkeringFox for the awesome video and information. Have everything installed and functioning beautifully. 36,000 lumens on that light bar. I had purchased the OEM Sierra's RED switch by jumping the gun , but I actually think the Blue & Red match the instruments cluster pretty well. I'll take some pictures of the buttons illuminated later and where I installed my relay. I had a slightly different install. 

I want to do this but with my behind the grille light bar. Would love to see more info on this!


2015 Silverado LT Midnight Edition
4.5” CST suspension lift
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[Payton34]

https://offhighwayequipment.com/silverado-sierra/silverado-sierra-1500-2014-2018-auxiliary-light-switch-kit-single-channel-with-fog-lights/

 

just found this company making a wiring kit to add the factory switch for off road lights

[wforrest08]

@Payton34 hey thanks for posting this link.

[ManitobaDiesel]

I hit a problem with my 2019 Silverado 2500. I had my lightbar installed and running prior to soldering in Pgamboas harness.

I plugged in his harness to the appropriate plugs, changed the OEM light switch, soldered it to the trigger wire, I even used the same ground and power locations, bolted the relay to the same spot too. But unfortunately the light bar doesn’t turn on with the factory switch. 

Do I have to get the ECM flashed or is it just not possible on my truck? JST and Delphi plugs just like in tinkeringfoxs video. 

Everything seems very straightforward and i’m 99% positive i’m in the correct pin locations, orientated correctly and pushed in far enough. I bought and replaced the relay that didn’t change anything, fuse is good going to the light bar and my ground location is good. 

Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

[RACERX7775]

Check to see if you have power coming out of the switch. Then ohm the wires out. It was my luck, there was a break in my yellow wire somewhere. I replaced tha wire, all good.

[ManitobaDiesel]

My switch turns every other function on like the foglights and marker lights and shuts them off, was it just a broken yellow wire from the harness?

[RACERX7775]

In my case, yes, it was just a broken wire. Mine is a 14, so it wasnt able to be wired to my bcm. 

 

I would still take a test light and see if you have power coming out of the switch. Also, dont you have to do a long press of the button?

[ManitobaDiesel]

I’ve held it for 5-10 seconds at a time and not a thing. No click from the relay no lights on the dash or from the lightbar. Will have to go find a meter and check this out thank you. 

[RACERX7775]

A simple test light will check to see if you are even getting the signal out of the switch.