Upfitter switches

Anthony Greco · December 15, 2019

Rip off

Truckchauffeur · December 15, 2019

9 minutes ago, Kevin Monaghan said:

Just finished the install, took about 9 hours going slow and figuring how it all comes apart. Mine was missing the red hardware bag and the battery stud kit (bulletin#147) https://www.gmupfitter.com/files/media/photo/1143/UI Bulletin_147 Snow Plow power provisions_V2b.pdf Probably when the dealer took it out of the back seat pre- delivery thinking it was left in there by mistake during assembly.

Kevin, did you order the truck with the switches from the factory or did you buy the kit? From the bulletin it sound much easier if ordered from the factory with some components installed at the factory. Can an average person with some mechanical ability do it or should I pay the dealer?

2k19Sierra · December 15, 2019

20 minutes ago, Kevin Monaghan said:

Just finished the install, took about 9 hours going slow and figuring how it all comes apart. Mine was missing the red hardware bag and the battery stud kit (bulletin#147) https://www.gmupfitter.com/files/media/photo/1143/UI Bulletin_147 Snow Plow power provisions_V2b.pdf Probably when the dealer took it out of the back seat pre- delivery thinking it was left in there by mistake during assembly.

Any pictures? Thanks!

Kevin Monaghan · December 15, 2019

14 minutes ago, Truckchauffeur said:

Kevin, did you order the truck with the switches from the factory or did you buy the kit? From the bulletin it sound much easier if ordered from the factory with some components installed at the factory. Can an average person with some mechanical ability do it or should I pay the dealer?

I found the truck out of town and dealer traded it in. It was a factory option and was on the widow sticker as built. Nothing was installed, maybe they will install more as parts are more available. It is tricky but overall can be done if you take your time with moderate mechanical ability.

Truckchauffeur · December 15, 2019

4 minutes ago, Kevin Monaghan said:

I found the truck out of town and dealer traded it in. It was a factory option and was on the widow sticker as built. Nothing was installed, maybe they will install more as parts are more available. It is tricky but overall can be done if you take your time with moderate mechanical ability.

Thanks Kevin

Kevin Monaghan · December 15, 2019

24 minutes ago, 2k19Sierra said:

Any pictures? Thanks!

No, sorry. I was just trying to get it done without breaking something. I could get an after pic

2k19Sierra · December 15, 2019

Just now, Kevin Monaghan said:

No, sorry. I was just trying to get it done without breaking something. I could get an after pic

That would be great! Just curious to see how they look. Thx!

Kevin Monaghan · December 15, 2019

16 hours ago, 2k19Sierra said:

That would be great! Just curious to see how they look. Thx!

They do light up too, the 4 blunt cuts out the bottom are for your connection. #5 is the roof beacon wire that is coiled near the 3rd brake light. (snowplow prep pkg)

Edited December 15, 2019 by Kevin Monaghan

Anthony Greco · December 15, 2019

Looks like it is nice and straight, factory install I would guess if I did not know you installed it. Great work !!

Why are there blue and white wires hanging loose under the panel?

Edited December 15, 2019 by Anthony Greco

Kevin Monaghan · December 15, 2019

7 minutes ago, Anthony Greco said:

Looks like it is nice and straight, factory install I would guess if I did not know you installed it. Great work !!

Why are there blue and white wires hanging loose under the panel?

Those are for your connection to the 4 accessories you choose.

I did not connect anything up yet. The #5 is roof beacon pre-wired to the 3rd brake light area.

Anthony Greco · December 15, 2019

Looks like it is labor intensive to install, good to see you were able to do it on your own and not have pay for a install

Truckchauffeur · December 15, 2019

1 hour ago, Kevin Monaghan said:

They do light up too, the 4 blunt cuts out the bottom are for your connection. #5 is the roof beacon wire that is coiled near the 3rd brake light. (snowplow prep pkg)

Kevin, Looks fantastic. thanks for posting the photo.

Mike

2k19Sierra · December 15, 2019

2 hours ago, Kevin Monaghan said:

They do light up too, the 4 blunt cuts out the bottom are for your connection. #5 is the roof beacon wire that is coiled near the 3rd brake light. (snowplow prep pkg)

Looks great thanks for the pic! What you thinking of hooking up to these switches?

gearheadesw · December 16, 2019

Wait, what, you have to install something you ordered with a new truck yourself? That's BS, what if something goes wrong, not even Kia makes you install ordered parts onto your vehicle.