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Well I guess I need to double check that!
I believe you are the 1st guinea pig to duplicate this mod - THANKS!
Glad it's working for you!
If nothing else, I found out about Posi-tap connectors and, while they are expensive, those things are slick!
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Sorry to resurrect old thread, however this information pertains to a current project I am working on.

My setup is different, so all I need to know is between the Black-Grey and White wire, which is trigger wire for the cargo factory lights?

I need to tap this so when I press the cargo lights my own trigger line to a relay will tap off the factory trigger line to power on some additional cargo lighting as well as some courtesy ground lights I've installed under the frame door area. I am also assuming everything will be triggered when the door is unlocked via keyfob and door openings? Or does the factory cargo lights have one wire for the manual button and one for the BCM "courtesy lights" programming?

My power source will come directly from a battery, so that is why I only need the trigger information.

Edit: Ah after reading through thread it seems for my purpose the OP recommends just tapping the actual 12v + line at the cargo light itself.

Easy enough, but seems more simple to snake a trigger line from the dash than from the cargo light itself (headliner and all). Hmm
 
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Sorry to resurrect old thread, however this information pertains to a current project I am working on.

My setup is different, so all I need to know is between the Black-Grey and White wire, which is trigger wire for the cargo factory lights?

I need to tap this so when I press the cargo lights my own trigger line to a relay will tap off the factory trigger line to power on some additional cargo lighting as well as some courtesy ground lights I've installed under the frame door area. I am also assuming everything will be triggered when the door is unlocked via keyfob and door openings? Or does the factory cargo lights have one wire for the manual button and one for the BCM "courtesy lights" programming?

My power source will come directly from a battery, so that is why I only need the trigger information.

Edit: Ah after reading through thread it seems for my purpose the OP recommends just tapping the actual 12v + line at the cargo light itself.

Easy enough, but seems more simple to snake a trigger line from the dash than from the cargo light itself (headliner and all). Hmm
Hey Jack
Yes I went off the 12V rev line. IIRC the cargo light dash switch is a momentary I believe it was a ground signal.
You an IM me direct with more Qs. But as i am still on vacation responses may be slow and cloudy
Happy New Year!
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