Here's the link to the Lightforce Custom Switch page:
https://customswitches.com.au/product/custom-double-switch-to-suit-toyota-holden-ford/
Any switch that has TY2 in the part number is compatable with the Lightforce Ranger fascia
All I did was open up my existing door remote and soldered 2 wires across the micro switch then connected to a momentary switch
Just make the cable reasonably long so the remote can be pushed up high within the dash
To fit standard rocker switches you would need to modify the Lightforce fascia as the rocker switches are a lot taller
For people fitting the TowPro v2 if you use the Cat5 cable that is supplied it is almost impossible to get the Lightforce fascia to fit correctly as the supplied Cat5 cable...
It's just a momentary switch that is connected to the actual garage opener
Open up your remote solder two wires one on each side of the micro switch job done!
Great write up
Just a FYI the Lightforce switch blanks that are included with the fascia have been designed to accommodate the REDARC® Tow-Pro™ remote brake controller so on the back of the blanks are two corresponding indents to aid in drilling the 2 required holes for the remote.
NOTE: The...
Did you try that when the vehicle was locked? As the central locking on the fuel cap only unlocks the flap it does not open it, once unlocked push to open.
It does not pop open with the central locking otherwise it would open every time you unlock the doors ;o)
Start with the central locking for the tailgate, to do this easily your vehicle needs to already have the fuel cap cover lock/unlock with the key remote.(If you dont have this then you need to run wires to the door and tap off the door lock/unlock actuator).
Then its just a matter of running a...
Overall really happy with the vehicle, it performs extremely well on and off road build quality is good, there's always room for improvement just little thing's like no ignition light it looks like something should be there, but no.
No central locking for the tailgate so fitted one myself, same...
If its like the Aussie model it just pulls back, there are 2 locating hinged
If its like the Aussie Ranger PX2 you just pull it back here is a couple of images to show the two clips at the top
Garage door remote (as I don't like it stick to the visor)
LED Bar for the front (yet to install)
LED lights in the front grill (yet to install)
Reversing light
Front locker
One extra for just in case (probably compressor)
G'day from down under have a 2016 XLT now that you all are getting the Ranger, there will be a lot more aftermarket goodies to purchase!
Looking forward to see all the new accessories
Cheers Kerry