CAN BUS Questions

[ScottOswald]

Good Morning

I'm looking for info or help related to the CAN BUS system. I am wondering if I can use the Parking Sensor buttons as a switch? Currently I have my park sense module unplugged and disabled as I installed aftermarket bumpers. So those buttons are not being used. I'm wanting to know if it is possible to use these to run something like aftermarket lights, or another auxiliary relay? Any help is much appreciated. I am pretty ignorant on the CAN BUS system. Thank You

 

[HarryS]

I don't think there is anyway to repurpose those switches without wiring directly to them somehow.

 

[SitKneelBend]

Good Morning

I'm looking for info or help related to the CAN BUS system. I am wondering if I can use the Parking Sensor buttons as a switch? Currently I have my park sense module unplugged and disabled as I installed aftermarket bumpers. So those buttons are not being used. I'm wanting to know if it is possible to use these to run something like aftermarket lights, or another auxiliary relay? Any help is much appreciated. I am pretty ignorant on the CAN BUS system. Thank You

I believe the button module itself has the commands stored so no matter what, when pressed it will send the park sense commands. You can however buy a new switchbank with auxiliary buttons and park sense deleted.

The only way to make this work the way you'd like is to have some sort of CANBUS adapter in between that intercepts the park sense signal and translates it to some custom command you'd want.

 

[ScottOswald]

That would work. I am struggling to find, if possible, a way to do that. I have the wiring diagram for the module itself.

 

[ScottOswald]

I believe the button module itself has the commands stored so no matter what, when pressed it will send the park sense commands. You can however buy a new switchbank with auxiliary buttons and park sense deleted.

The only way to make this work the way you'd like is to have some sort of CANBUS adapter in between that intercepts the park sense signal and translates it to some custom command you'd want.

Is there any sort of adapter you are aware of that would work in this way?

I have thought about the factory aux switches. Currently that's not an option.


Appreciate the info.

 

[wrench78]

This maybe an easy way for you to get use out of that area.

Auxiliary Switch Panel Relay Kit

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[ScottOswald]

This maybe an easy way for you to get use out of that area.

Auxiliary Switch Panel Relay Kit

North America's Premier Supplier of Air Suspension Removal Kits for Ram 150, Ram 2500, and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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I'm thinking about going this route. I don't want to lose my heated/cooled seat buttons. I know they are in the Uconnect as well. Just prefer the buttons.

 

[ScottOswald]

Was curious if I can somehow use the pink (CAN C +) and yellow (CAN C -).

 

[SitKneelBend]

Was curious if I can somehow use the pink (CAN C +) and yellow (CAN C -).

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I know @Roman217 has done something similar for a different application on our trucks (HVAC commands for 12" UAX in 4th Gen trucks). He might be able to sell you one with modified programming for your application or talk you through developing your own? Try sending him a PM.

 

[ScottOswald]

I know @Roman217 has done something similar for a different application on our trucks (HVAC commands for 12" UAX in 4th Gen trucks). He might be able to sell you one with modified programming for your application or talk you through developing your own? Try sending him a PM.

Awesome! Will PM him now. Thank You sir!

 

[ScottOswald]

This maybe an easy way for you to get use out of that area.

Auxiliary Switch Panel Relay Kit

North America's Premier Supplier of Air Suspension Removal Kits for Ram 150, Ram 2500, and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

airdelete.com

Was going to go ahead and order this. Not shipping to the US right now due to tariff's. Dang!

 

[SitKneelBend]

Was going to go ahead and order this. Not shipping to the US right now due to tariff's. Dang!

That's a great price, note though the switchbank itself is not inlcuded.

 

[wrench78]

That's a great price, note though the switchbank itself is not inlcuded.

Ya, you can get different switches from here, when ever they start shipping again.

Air Delete | Switch Panel Information

Our Auxiliary switch relay kits are sold with the relay box, fuses and all necessary wiring. You will need to purchase a button panel that matches the buttons you have on the top row of your existing switch panel. The buttons that you currently have in the lower row will be replaced by the...

airdelete.com

 

[SitKneelBend]

Ya, you can get different switches from here, when ever they start shipping again.

Air Delete | Switch Panel Information

Our Auxiliary switch relay kits are sold with the relay box, fuses and all necessary wiring. You will need to purchase a button panel that matches the buttons you have on the top row of your existing switch panel. The buttons that you currently have in the lower row will be replaced by the...

airdelete.com

Thanks man, I'm bookmarking this...if you're keeping track be sure to post when they are shipping again!