2023 Pro OEM Bed Light addition - why it sometimes doesn't work, and Fix.

[Itaintfastenough]

I installed all OEM bed light components, and like some others, it doesn't work. Here's why, and what needs to be done, to get the bed light switch to work as the factory intended. On the BCM, plug (not the module) # C2280E is missing the pin and wire in pin position 9. This wire connects to the green/orange wire on either side (doesn't matter) of the bed light wiring harness.(I chose the passenger side) Next, pin #8, on the same plug is there, but it's missing a wire that's tapped into pin #8's wire. This wire needs to run to the white/blue wire coming off the bed switch. Thats it...push the bed light switch, lights go on, push again and they fade to off...

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[Ricks Lightning]

What did the switch and 2 cargo lamps along with the wiring cost?
When I inquired it was several hundred dollars .
I went a different route with 6 led modules that are pre strung. Picked up at Walmart for $30. Can run on a 12 volt rechargeable battery and never touch the factory wires.
Rick

 

[captcory]

@Itaintfastenough Thank you for this.

 

[Itaintfastenough]

What did the switch and 2 cargo lamps along with the wiring cost?
When I inquired it was several hundred dollars .
I went a different route with 6 led modules that are pre strung. Picked up at Walmart for $30. Can run on a 12 volt rechargeable battery and never touch the factory wires.
Rick

$138.87 plus tax & shipping

 

[Itaintfastenough]

@Itaintfastenough Thank you for this.

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