Did the Tailgate (Trunk Release) mod last night...

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Wired the tailgate release to AUX 6 last night and it's a pretty convenient and inexpensive mod. This is the kit sold here by Brendon Webster and was complete with great detailed instructions. Couple of things to share...Ford did a great job of hiding the AUX wiring. There are two sets under the hood and a set above the passenger kick panel fuse box location. One of the sets under the hood will take a bit of exploring to find but you should see it as it's only partially wrapped however, the bundle above the fuse box is another story - (really need to access by disconnecting the glove box stops and lowering the glove box). Mine was completely wrapped in the harness and not easy to find, but be patient and you will eventually find it. Tight area with lots of sharp edges ;). Also, the 2018 Supplement has (for my 2018 anyways) the incorrect wiring color codes and (thanks Brendan) for including the alternate wiring color codes in your instructions.

All in all, great inexpensive mod and something Ford should have included from factory. Works identical to the "Trunk Release" in my GT350 (with same safe guards, etc.) Highly recommend and now I know where the AUX wires are for upcoming mods!!
 
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^ nice sounds like a fun simple mod.

When you going to swing by so I can check out your truck?

Hey, was just thinking about this yesterday. Are you around this weekend? I have a volunteer charity event Sat AM, but will be around in the afternoon. Like to see what mods you have done as well, really liking the new Raptor BTW!! I'll f/u with a text about details...
 

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Hey, was just thinking about this yesterday. Are you around this weekend? I have a volunteer charity event Sat AM, but will be around in the afternoon. Like to see what mods you have done as well, really liking the new Raptor BTW!! I'll f/u with a text about details...

Yea I should be home. Hit me up :patriot:
 

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I need to do this, thanks for the review. I already wired by triple pod fog lights to aux 4-6, might have to move them...
 

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The only reason I haven't done this mod is because I worry some dummy (friend/service tech/etc) wants to play fighter pilot or tries to turn on my fogs and drops my tailgate into something.
 

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What is this mod?

On trucks with the electronic tailgate (802a only, maybe?) you can wire one of the aux switches to open the tailgate. It won’t open if the vehicle is moving and the key has to be on I believe.

Been thinking about doing this one, have 6 aux switches and would like them to do something!
 
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