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brims Senior Enthusiast

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I have a 2008 Silverado 1500 2LT, 5.3L, 2WD. I am looking into GM part number 19154431 the tailgate theft deterrent sensor I would like to know how this is connected up prior to spending the money. I have the Helm service manuals but they don't say anything about connecting that up since it is a GM accessory and not a GM option, I don't think. It talks about the tilt and shock sensors, 13-204, but doesn't show actual connector locations. I didn't think these 2 sensors were options either but they are in these manuals. Anyways, can someone tell me where these sensors plug into? Or if they really are in the Helm manuals, can you tell me where? I'm still trying to figure out how these manuals are setup, the way certain things are explained and everything. Thank you in advance.

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Ranger Senior Enthusiast

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Never even heard of it, and I've had 3 GM trucks, one was an LT2...It's either a never-used option or one of those random RPOs that someone made up.

brims Senior Enthusiast

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It's a GM accessory. I am curious to know if anyone has used it and if they can give me some information. Someone has to use it, why would GM continue to sell it if they didn't move them.

mdenali Enthusiast

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It's a GM accessory. I am curious to know if anyone has used it and if they can give me some information. Someone has to use it, why would GM continue to sell it if they didn't move them.

 

There are actually three available options, I have all three on my 08 Sierra Denali. I highly recommend dealer installation on any or all three as they all require modification to the BCM harness and they all require BCM programming to get them activated.

 

19154431 Tailgate Theft Deterrent: This is a simple microswitch that installs near the tailgate hinge on the left side of the vehicle. The kit comes with the harness, switch, and installation aids. It basically acts the same as if you open the door when the alarm is activated.

 

17800431 Shock Sensor: This installs under the dash on the drivers side and has an adjustment for sensitivity. The kit includes the module, harness and installation accessories. Additionally, the harness includes the connector for the "Wheel Theft Deterrent" sensor so if you are doing both the installation is the same as doing one.

 

17800432 Wheel Theft Deterrent Sensor: This is an inclination sensor that also mounts under the dash. It sets off the alarm if someone jacks the truck up high enough top get a wheel off. The included harness does not support the shock sensor so if you are doing both you need to use the harness from the shock sensor.

 

These are all dealer installed accessories, not factory options, and again, they absolutely require BCM programming and BCM connector modifications. If you do not have the required Delphi tools do NOT do these mods yourself, you will screw up your BCM harness!! Also, verify that these part numbers are correct for YOUR truck!!

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It's a GM accessory. I am curious to know if anyone has used it and if they can give me some information. Someone has to use it, why would GM continue to sell it if they didn't move them.

 

There are actually three available options, I have all three on my 08 Sierra Denali. I highly recommend dealer installation on any or all three as they all require modification to the BCM harness and they all require BCM programming to get them activated.

 

19154431 Tailgate Theft Deterrent: This is a simple microswitch that installs near the tailgate hinge on the left side of the vehicle. The kit comes with the harness, switch, and installation aids. It basically acts the same as if you open the door when the alarm is activated.

 

17800431 Shock Sensor: This installs under the dash on the drivers side and has an adjustment for sensitivity. The kit includes the module, harness and installation accessories. Additionally, the harness includes the connector for the "Wheel Theft Deterrent" sensor so if you are doing both the installation is the same as doing one.

 

17800432 Wheel Theft Deterrent Sensor: This is an inclination sensor that also mounts under the dash. It sets off the alarm if someone jacks the truck up high enough top get a wheel off. The included harness does not support the shock sensor so if you are doing both you need to use the harness from the shock sensor.

 

These are all dealer installed accessories, not factory options, and again, they absolutely require BCM programming and BCM connector modifications. If you do not have the required Delphi tools do NOT do these mods yourself, you will screw up your BCM harness!! Also, verify that these part numbers are correct for YOUR truck!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And the total cost for parts and installation???

mdenali Enthusiast

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It's a GM accessory. I am curious to know if anyone has used it and if they can give me some information. Someone has to use it, why would GM continue to sell it if they didn't move them.

 

There are actually three available options, I have all three on my 08 Sierra Denali. I highly recommend dealer installation on any or all three as they all require modification to the BCM harness and they all require BCM programming to get them activated.

 

19154431 Tailgate Theft Deterrent: This is a simple microswitch that installs near the tailgate hinge on the left side of the vehicle. The kit comes with the harness, switch, and installation aids. It basically acts the same as if you open the door when the alarm is activated.

 

17800431 Shock Sensor: This installs under the dash on the drivers side and has an adjustment for sensitivity. The kit includes the module, harness and installation accessories. Additionally, the harness includes the connector for the "Wheel Theft Deterrent" sensor so if you are doing both the installation is the same as doing one.

 

17800432 Wheel Theft Deterrent Sensor: This is an inclination sensor that also mounts under the dash. It sets off the alarm if someone jacks the truck up high enough top get a wheel off. The included harness does not support the shock sensor so if you are doing both you need to use the harness from the shock sensor.

 

These are all dealer installed accessories, not factory options, and again, they absolutely require BCM programming and BCM connector modifications. If you do not have the required Delphi tools do NOT do these mods yourself, you will screw up your BCM harness!! Also, verify that these part numbers are correct for YOUR truck!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And the total cost for parts and installation???

 

 

Inclination Sensor: $135

Tailgate Sensor: $195

Shock Sensor: $110

 

I guess installation was a couple hundred bucks as I had a bunch of other stuff done at the same time.

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petey_2788 Enthusiast

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do a viper alarm and get it done for 450 bucks

 

thats what i did and it works great!

 

even tried the tilt sensor and sure as hell it goes off after 3 pumps of the jack...

 

i got the motion sensor too...

 

 

i say go after market it works just as good/better because i got the pager to along with it

brims Senior Enthusiast

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How does a Viper alarm work in conjuntion with the power locks and everything, does the factory alarm have to be disabled somehow?

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I will probably get slammed on this, but you could hose clamp the right side of the tailgate hinge so it cannot be removed without a tool. I know it is not electronic, but hopefully they will go to the next truck in the lot and take that one instead. They steal tailgates in cycles at any large sporting event, fair, anywhere they can get a mass of vehicles in a parking lot in the DFW area. It will at least give you some time while you wait for the GM part. Of course this only works if you do not have to remove it that much.

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Bill in Niantic Enthusiast

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I just called the Dealer Parts Dept and asked about 17800431 & 432 Shock & Wheel sensors.

He says I don't have AUO or UK3, which is required for installation of these parts. Not sure why?

This is a 2009 Silverado ECNB with remote start.

Anyone know the reason why I can't install these parts?

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jrrod2004 Senior Enthusiast

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I will probably get slammed on this, but you could hose clamp the right side of the tailgate hinge so it cannot be removed without a tool. I know it is not electronic, but hopefully they will go to the next truck in the lot and take that one instead. They steal tailgates in cycles at any large sporting event, fair, anywhere they can get a mass of vehicles in a parking lot in the DFW area. It will at least give you some time while you wait for the GM part. Of course this only works if you do not have to remove it that much.

 

 

Got one installed along with the tailgate handle lock from Pace Edwards...works very well.

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