2015 Center Console Swap DIY

SRich2015 said:

Around 2012 they upgraded the jumper harness to power the shifter lights. Nothing else plugs into the shifter so I know it gets power from the jumper harness just can't tell you which wire powers it!! My first shifter mod I did have to tap into the power outlet in the bin. But on my last 2 trucks I did not. Hope you get it working!!

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CincyCuda68 said:

My console was not plug and play, the 2013 console has a single connector that runs under the drivers seat (the 2018 jump seat has 3 under the seat). In the 2013 console the other two connectors (media hub) run to the front of the console instead of under the seat and the connectors are different. So what I’m looking for is a diagram so I can extend from the two connectors to under the seat. And pickup the lighting for the shifter. ( assuming it’s not a bulb out)

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SRich2015 said:

That's how my 13' console that I just put into my 2018 bighorn 2500 was also. I had 2 plugs under my seat, 1 plugged into the wire that comes out the bottom driver side of the console and I moved the other plug under the carpet to the front of the console where it plugged into the 13' harness. I did not change out the usb from my 18' jump seat to the 13' console but I did rob the usb plug from the jump seat to use!!

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SRich2015 said:

Yes it should supply the light power for the shifter!! I have done 3 of the shifter upgrades on trucks and they all powered the light without any taps!! only the older pre 2011 did not, you may want to check the bulb...

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SRich2015 said:

That's how my 13' console that I just put into my 2018 bighorn 2500 was also. I had 2 plugs under my seat, 1 plugged into the wire that comes out the bottom driver side of the console and I moved the other plug under the carpet to the front of the console where it plugged into the 13' harness. I did not change out the usb from my 18' jump seat to the 13' console but I did rob the usb plug from the jump seat to use!!

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CincyCuda68 said:

Pulling the wiring back from the front of the console to under the seat worked, they are a bit short but can be connected.
Thanks again for the help.

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SRich2015 said:

Glad you got it working!! Do you mean pulling it from under the seat to the front of the Console? That's what I did...

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Dusty_Ram said:

Can someone tell me is there only 1 bezel to use for the center console? Someone told me that there is only one bezel. My truck came with the lowest level radio, but all the center consoles I see have the fancier bezel. Trying to get this figured out before I pull the trigger on a console from Fodor.

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josh flattem said:

i was wondering how much this cost you. Ballpark. I got a used truck and like you wanted the jump seat. you can pm if you want to.

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josh flattem said:

i was wondering how much this cost you. Ballpark. I got a used truck and like you wanted the jump seat. you can pm if you want to.

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78Staff said:

I sat on this for a while, but am now considering it again... I've re-read through the thread but wanted to check a few things...

Ductwork question was answered before, I have Quad Cab and don't care about rear ductwork.

I would prefer the later cell phone holder vs the bus card holder in the center bin - so I just need to look for a 2016+, or is it a certain trim level also?

Would really prefer black leather (Limited?) armrest cover. I do see longhorn/brown but want black. Next would be the std black. Don't want the grey, which seem to be the most common on ebay, unfortunately. IIRC the armrest cover is not change-able - one would have to swap the entire top unit? It's pretty spendy.

I have a line on one locally, black top, and it has a CD. I *think* the wiring for the CD exists in the stock harness, but I can't recall? Or would I have to do some custom wiring to connect it? It's also the bus card style bin thought and I would prefer the newer version. Going to research the CD and center bin swap.

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78Staff said:

Well the Black Limited version, ie black leather cover is apparently a unicorn lol. I guess I will look for the standard black armrest model. I have Fodor bookmarked, they don't have much listed right now but maybe they have some stock not out there yet - I'll give them a call.

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WTM75 said:

I’d call him, he is always my first call when I’m looking for something. Everything is “as described” but usually much better condition.

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78Staff said:

He's out, actually he does have a Brown one, but that's it. Really prefer black, which are less common than the grey, they apparently only come on the Laramie (or Limited with Leather) unless some special order - that's why most everything out there is grey. Also noted if I get a grey and try to find a black armrest they are super expensive by themselves .

Torn on what to do... there is a perfect grey armrest one out there, has everything mounts screws bezel etc, can't decide if I want to go ahead and get it or keep waiting/looking for black. I have Bighorn with Black/Grey interior, but had seats redone in black/grey leather so I think black would look nicer...

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