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As I mentioned above have the antennas ,your new harness in place etc .
The new push button replaces the tip start module aka win module .
This is what I would do personally: Like skuppy069 said, have as much installed as possible. I already have my back seat out and the wall carpet insulation removed. I’ll remove the existing rf hub and set it on the floor with the C1 connector still connected, mount the new hub and plug the C2 connector into it. I’ll remove the lower panel under the steering wheel along with the ignition trim ring. Call the dealer and explain what I got going on and see if I need an appointment or if they can do it if I just show up. If they’re not cool with me doing the parts swap in their bay, they are at least set up to unplug the C1 connector and plug it into the new hub, then remove the screw from the old switch and put the new one in. Either way, it’ll take them less time to do all this than it does an oil change (probably still charge a full hour anyway). Also make sure all the keyless and passive features are turned on with the alfa before you go. This way they won’t have to add the GX4 sales code, or worry about if it’s even available for your truck. TECHNICALLY, this can all be done without the C2 harness or the antennas being in place yet. You would just have to use the back end of the fob to push the start button until you get the antennas installed.
I hear ya. I’ve sent Alexxi an email about the alfa not being able to perform the “secret key procedure”, so hopefully he’s got some knowledge on that. I had a gut feeling from the get go that the dealer’s wiTech would have to finish this off.
@chrisbh17 I apologize. I was looking at the wrong end of the connector on the drawing. It would be gray in position 11 and gray/brown in position 6. Note on mine they are missing.
Hi there I’m not looking to make or sell additional harmesss but I can guide you thru it if you need help by all means .
I’m not sure what you mean by four door handle antennas
All four antennas and the two door handles originate at the C2 connector on the rf hub (left side of the hub). The only thing I can tell you about whether or not to use all four antennas is this: the door antennas and the interior antennas are different part numbers. I don’t know why, but there must be a reason. At $8 each, I would just get all four and be done with it. In your cab configuration, I would put the door antennas in the front doors, anywhere there’s room to mount them. One in front center maybe underneath the front of the middle seat or under the center dash by the floor (anywhere you want to hide it). One in the back center, maybe underneath your sleeper.
Yes you can do this in “stages”. The minimum you need to start with is the hub, push button switch, and the keyless entry fob. You can’t use your old fob and ignition switch because they are on different FCC ID numbers than the keyless go equipment. This method will only allow you to start the truck by pushing the start button with the fob. Then you could add the front and rear antennas later so you can use your finger to push the button. And last, you could add the handles so you don’t need to use the fob to unlock the truck.
Sounds like you’re on the right track on this. That was me that sent the wire with resistor (did you get it?). Just be aware that by grounding that circuit with the resistor, your truck can be remote started with the hood open.
