Tailgate Lock & "Fuel Saver" Mode
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Tailgate Lock & "Fuel Saver" Mode
My '09 Ram was built before 12/08. I do not have the tailgate lock or the "Fuel Saver" mode as part of the EVIC.
Has anyone been successful in getting your dealer to add these to your '09? I thought about using the argument that I bought one of the first '09's off your lot and it does not even have the factory standard options.
Thoughts? Opinions?
Thanks in advance!!
Has anyone been successful in getting your dealer to add these to your '09? I thought about using the argument that I bought one of the first '09's off your lot and it does not even have the factory standard options.
Thoughts? Opinions?
Thanks in advance!!
Captain
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From: Dayton, OH suburbs
Both of those options were made standard after your truck was built and were not standard when your truck was built. The argument you proposed will not get you anywhere with the dealer because they can pull up the standard equipment that goes with your VIN and those two won't be there. Unfortunately its just part of the price you pay for getting an early edition of a first year model.
Here are some links that you might find useful though:
Walkthrough on adding a locking tailgate
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/4th-gen...-walkthru.html
Walkthrough on adding your own LED fuel saver light
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/4th-gen...ht-how-to.html
Here are some links that you might find useful though:
Walkthrough on adding a locking tailgate
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/4th-gen...-walkthru.html
Walkthrough on adding your own LED fuel saver light
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/4th-gen...ht-how-to.html
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the tailgate doesnt come w/ the wiring. addon kit has everything needed. wires run up to the TIPM and splice into right rear door lock (for a QC/CC). uses an actuator to disengage taligate handle.
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My '09 Ram was built before 12/08. I do not have the tailgate lock or the "Fuel Saver" mode as part of the EVIC.
Has anyone been successful in getting your dealer to add these to your '09? I thought about using the argument that I bought one of the first '09's off your lot and it does not even have the factory standard options.
Thoughts? Opinions?
Thanks in advance!!
Has anyone been successful in getting your dealer to add these to your '09? I thought about using the argument that I bought one of the first '09's off your lot and it does not even have the factory standard options.
Thoughts? Opinions?
Thanks in advance!!
I posted a full walktrhu on the exact parts you needed to get the tailgate. I did the conversion myself and saved 100 bucks on labor. Its truly a 15 minute job with some standard tools. I'll post a link to that tread here.
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Here is the Tailgate Post
Here is the Tailgate Post.
OK, Its taken me a week and two stops at two different dealers to get all of the parts needed to do a full conversion of the non-locking tailgate over to the locking tailgate that is now a standard option on all trucks built after December of 2008
This post is for all those who desire the option but have not been provided all the information. It is a very simple job and it takes 3 parts to make it all happen.
Part 1 - Handle - Part #68044904-AB - $64.99
Part 2 - Control Unit - Part #68044867-AB - $49.39
Part 3 - Link - Part #68049240-AA - $11.25 (need 2 of these)
Just open up the back panel of your tailgate and you will find a very simple latch that looks like this:
Remove the 2 bolts holding this whole thing together and disconnect the rods connecting to the latches on the tailgate. Remove both rods and the latch (control unit). Make sure you keep the rubber isolators off of the old rods and put them on the new rods. Take the old handle out of the back of the tailgate.
Insert the new locking handle and the new latch (control unit) into the inside of the tailgate. Make sure the key cylinder lines up with the back part on the new latch. This controls the locking portion. The rod of the key cylinder should be inside of the black ring as displayed in the photo.
After that is complete bolt it down with the nuts you took off earlier and connect the new rods to the latch. Your pretty much done, but make sure you test it before closing up the gate. Just flip the black lever to to disengage the locking clutch and open the handle. The rods should not move. Move the latch back and move the handle again and the rods should now move. Leave the cover off and close the tailgate with the gate UNLOCKED
Now this next step is very important because you have one shot at getting this done or you will be buying a new handle.
Take your key for your truck and insert it fully into the key cylinder. Turn the key to the left and then back to the right 180 degrees to set your key to the cylinder. Again if you do this wrong you will have to purchase a new handle.
Your install is now complete. You should be able to lock and unlock the tailgate. Open the tailgate and reinstall the cover panel and your done.
That's it. Its a 15 minute job and now you know exactly what parts you need to order to make it happen.
You can even take it one step further and order the Locking Rear Tailgate and Keyless Lock Actuator Kit for the truck and tie it into your keyless entry. I don't plan on adding that option yet since its another $100 bucks that I don't have right now. You need to do this 1st before doing the kit.
Later
This post is for all those who desire the option but have not been provided all the information. It is a very simple job and it takes 3 parts to make it all happen.
Part 1 - Handle - Part #68044904-AB - $64.99
Part 2 - Control Unit - Part #68044867-AB - $49.39
Part 3 - Link - Part #68049240-AA - $11.25 (need 2 of these)
Just open up the back panel of your tailgate and you will find a very simple latch that looks like this:
Remove the 2 bolts holding this whole thing together and disconnect the rods connecting to the latches on the tailgate. Remove both rods and the latch (control unit). Make sure you keep the rubber isolators off of the old rods and put them on the new rods. Take the old handle out of the back of the tailgate.
Insert the new locking handle and the new latch (control unit) into the inside of the tailgate. Make sure the key cylinder lines up with the back part on the new latch. This controls the locking portion. The rod of the key cylinder should be inside of the black ring as displayed in the photo.
After that is complete bolt it down with the nuts you took off earlier and connect the new rods to the latch. Your pretty much done, but make sure you test it before closing up the gate. Just flip the black lever to to disengage the locking clutch and open the handle. The rods should not move. Move the latch back and move the handle again and the rods should now move. Leave the cover off and close the tailgate with the gate UNLOCKED
Now this next step is very important because you have one shot at getting this done or you will be buying a new handle.
Take your key for your truck and insert it fully into the key cylinder. Turn the key to the left and then back to the right 180 degrees to set your key to the cylinder. Again if you do this wrong you will have to purchase a new handle.
Your install is now complete. You should be able to lock and unlock the tailgate. Open the tailgate and reinstall the cover panel and your done.
That's it. Its a 15 minute job and now you know exactly what parts you need to order to make it happen.
You can even take it one step further and order the Locking Rear Tailgate and Keyless Lock Actuator Kit for the truck and tie it into your keyless entry. I don't plan on adding that option yet since its another $100 bucks that I don't have right now. You need to do this 1st before doing the kit.
Later
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Hope someone can help me here regarding the MDS light. My truck was built 12/08, and has a lock on the tailgate. So it would seem that I should see a MDS light? I havent, despite driving on a long freeway trip and getting 22 mpg.
Am I missing something?
Am I missing something?
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Captain
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From: Dayton, OH suburbs
Just because you have the tailgate lock does not mean you will have the MDS light.
Both changes were made generally within the same timeframe, but still independent of eachother and several weeks apart. 22 is pretty darn good. what's your secret?
Both changes were made generally within the same timeframe, but still independent of eachother and several weeks apart. 22 is pretty darn good. what's your secret?
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From: back woods of Chester County PA
x2 here. my build date is 12/08 and has the fuel saver mode light. Go into the EVIC and be sure the option is checked. I also found a separate MDS insert with the owners manual stuff and this details how to enable the dash light in the EVIC.
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