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hi all, i'm a new b to this forum and hoping to get some of my questions answered regarding my 2012 Ram 1500 ST, crew cab 5.7 Hemi.
I am missing the front overhead console which has thereading lights, etc. so I am trying to find a kit and install it. a) does anyone know where I could find this kit?, b) is there already factory pre-wiring in place? and c) and where can i find a wiring diagram? thanks a lot.
my next project, will be installing a console in the middle section which will have a movie screen.
I am missing the front overhead console which has thereading lights, etc. so I am trying to find a kit and install it. a) does anyone know where I could find this kit?, b) is there already factory pre-wiring in place? and c) and where can i find a wiring diagram? thanks a lot.
my next project, will be installing a console in the middle section which will have a movie screen.
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Finally installed the console in my Express. Here is a run down for all who are interested in this mod.
I decided to keep it simple and cheap with just the basic console, map lights only.
Your going to need the following parts:
Console retainer: 55365119AC
Overhead Console: 1PQ03BD1AA
3 pin connector pinout: 68064999AA
**Remember, these parts are for the basic no frills console. If you want to add options you will need different consoles.
Garage Opener ONLY Console: 1PQ06BD1AA
Garage Door and Rear Slider Console: 1PQ09BD1AA
Sorry, I don't have the part numbers for the Sunroof control.
If you want to add the Compass Module: 56046062AC
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Start by removing the A-piller covers and sun visors. This will allow you to get the headliner down enough to get the retainer in. It is secured with the sun visor clips.
You will have to remove the two small black clip brackets. The retainer bracket replaces them.
I made a harness and ran it up the A-piller taped along side the OH light wires and then along the inside front of the headliner. Be sure to tape it down to prevent any rattles.
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I decided to keep it simple and cheap with just the basic console, map lights only.
Your going to need the following parts:
Console retainer: 55365119AC
Overhead Console: 1PQ03BD1AA
3 pin connector pinout: 68064999AA
**Remember, these parts are for the basic no frills console. If you want to add options you will need different consoles.
Garage Opener ONLY Console: 1PQ06BD1AA
Garage Door and Rear Slider Console: 1PQ09BD1AA
Sorry, I don't have the part numbers for the Sunroof control.
If you want to add the Compass Module: 56046062AC
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Start by removing the A-piller covers and sun visors. This will allow you to get the headliner down enough to get the retainer in. It is secured with the sun visor clips.
You will have to remove the two small black clip brackets. The retainer bracket replaces them.
Then remove the headlight switch panel and the left side panel. These just pop out. Behind these you will see a green connector. Removing the left side panel of the dash gives you all the access you will need for the next steps.
This plug is where the overhead light wires and constant power you need. The middle bottom three pins. Middle one of the three is where you need to tap.
Black/Tan is ground
Yellow/white is overhead light (allows console to work with doors)
Yellow/Lt Blue is Map constant power (this is what you need to tap.
Just pop off the inner white retainer on the green plug and use one of the connectors with the pin-out kit and push it into the green plug. Then snap the white retainer back in.
This is how you wire the pin-out for the console.
I tapped the stock overhead light wires at the base of the A-piller for ground and door/switch power. When you take it apart you see a good spot. Same Yellow/White and Black/Tan wires.
Black/Tan is ground
Yellow/white is overhead light (allows console to work with doors)
Yellow/Lt Blue is Map constant power (this is what you need to tap.
Just pop off the inner white retainer on the green plug and use one of the connectors with the pin-out kit and push it into the green plug. Then snap the white retainer back in.
This is how you wire the pin-out for the console.
I tapped the stock overhead light wires at the base of the A-piller for ground and door/switch power. When you take it apart you see a good spot. Same Yellow/White and Black/Tan wires.
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I made a harness and ran it up the A-piller taped along side the OH light wires and then along the inside front of the headliner. Be sure to tape it down to prevent any rattles.
Now the fun part, cutting the headliner.
I made a couple paper templates to help me judge how far to cut.
Start with a small hole in the middle and work your way out slowly
Use the templates and keep test fitting as you go. Cut just enough. (sorry no pics, I was on a roll at this point)
I made a couple paper templates to help me judge how far to cut.
Start with a small hole in the middle and work your way out slowly
Use the templates and keep test fitting as you go. Cut just enough. (sorry no pics, I was on a roll at this point)
Run your harness through the retainer, tape it down, plug it into the console and snap it in.
I removed the outer part of the console to make sure everything was lined up and run correctly.
I removed the outer part of the console to make sure everything was lined up and run correctly.
Bolt everything together, step back and enjoy your new lights!
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11-24-2012, 01:22 PM
Welcome, stay a while 
I personally have never seen a truck without the overhead console. I guess they make em...
You probably already know this, but when installing be sure to disconnect that battery. These computers are tricky instruments, one small wrong move and you could be without a computer.
To add to that, when you are putting in your movie screen. Be sure that you don't pull directly from any switch from the dash. IMO pulling from the cigarette lighter could be potentially dangerous. BUT people have done it, and never had an issue. The reason why is again these computers are soo sensitive, if you pulled more power then the switch could take, you could end up frying something.
Solution? Well if you are any good with relays, thats what I would do. Relays pull VERY little and are perfectly safe. If you end up looking for a source of 12V ACC, just run it via relay and pull it directly off the battery.
That being said, I Would really like to see the installation and completion of that. Make sure to take pictures!
I personally have never seen a truck without the overhead console. I guess they make em...
You probably already know this, but when installing be sure to disconnect that battery. These computers are tricky instruments, one small wrong move and you could be without a computer.
To add to that, when you are putting in your movie screen. Be sure that you don't pull directly from any switch from the dash. IMO pulling from the cigarette lighter could be potentially dangerous. BUT people have done it, and never had an issue. The reason why is again these computers are soo sensitive, if you pulled more power then the switch could take, you could end up frying something.
Solution? Well if you are any good with relays, thats what I would do. Relays pull VERY little and are perfectly safe. If you end up looking for a source of 12V ACC, just run it via relay and pull it directly off the battery.
That being said, I Would really like to see the installation and completion of that. Make sure to take pictures!
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11-24-2012, 10:33 PM
