Want power tailgate release and cruise.....how to install?

350z · 11-30-2003, 11:02 AM

I have a STRIPPED down blazer with power nothing. Ultimately I would like to have the tailgate POP when I hit a button. Im not sure exactly where the gate pop goes on the 2dr 2000s but Im sure its already wired behind the panel.

My question is, how would i hook up a gate popper. What parts are needed etc. Its VERY annoying to have to turn the truck off, walk around unlock it, then get back in and start it over and over again.

Also, I wouldnt mind having cruise controll also. How do I go about hooking that up?

Thanks
Scott

kevincolin · 11-30-2003, 10:05 PM

everything was simple till you said the cruise control...

350z · 11-30-2003, 10:21 PM

Ok, then the easy part.......

Im more concerned about making the hatch pop.

dime_blazer · 12-01-2003, 10:24 AM

the simplest way would be just to put an actuator, and a push button switch that is splice it into the existing harness. You might have to relay, but doubtful b/c if its 'wired' already, the power is there.

when you take the gate apart, what your looking for is what moves when you push the button. then (hopefully w/o too much african engineering) install the actuator so the latch moves the same way. just be sure that whatever it does it can do with the gate locked.
as far as the power, use a volt meter or just a light-up tester to find the wires, though very likely to blow a fuse at some point. or you can try to find the wiring guide.

350z · 12-01-2003, 12:19 PM

Oh sounds kinda rigged. Dont blazers come with actuators already? Couldnt I just use a stock one?!

kevincolin · 12-03-2003, 06:10 PM

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Originally posted by dime_blazer
... then (hopefully w/o too much african engineering)...

Heehee i guess your using that instead of the more politicaly incorrect term?

350z · 12-03-2003, 06:18 PM

So, back to my question. Do blazers come WITH actuators? I know mine doesnt becaues its a bottom of the line model, but do other models?

SWTexasBLAZER · 12-03-2003, 06:24 PM

yeah....it was an option on some loaded models.

350z · 12-03-2003, 10:12 PM

hmm , so the rest of you guys turn the car off and walk around still huh? Man, that drives me nuts

SWTexasBLAZER · 12-04-2003, 12:06 AM

yeah me too and the people that ride in my blazer....they are like pop the trunk i need to get something out. i'm like, uhhhhh

dhobbs713 · 12-06-2003, 08:32 AM

my hatch pops open...umm...my tailgate has a handle. As long as I unlock the doors, I don't need my key.

Am I the only one with a lifting tailgate instead of the one that lowers?

350z · 12-06-2003, 09:07 AM

I have to turn the key on the lower hatch to pop the glass up. Then reach inside and pull the lever if I want the lower one opened.

Wagn · 12-08-2003, 12:42 AM

Yeahey. My '96 Jimmy has the power window popper, can open with button on tailgate or button on dash which is located on bottom right blank plate. And the window locks and unlocks with the power door locks. The easiest way, I would think, to add this to yours is to find a Blaz/Jim in a salvageyard to strip... most of the time this is much cheaper and you get to see how it's assembled. Take interior panel off taillgate and you'll see a structural panel held on with about 8-10 screws. Remove those and just take the whole panel with actuator assembly, wiring, levers, and all. I'm not sure but the latch assembly in tailgate could be different because of button on lock cylinder so you might want to take that too. Don't forget to take the dash panel piece with button also. If yours is prewired including plugs, just plug it all in and see if it works. If not, you may need relays and have to run wires.
Now the cruise control I can't help with because I haven't had to mess with any of that on mine yet.

11-30-2003, 11:02 AM	#1
350z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 288 Location: User is: OffLine	Want power tailgate release and cruise.....how to install? I have a STRIPPED down blazer with power nothing. Ultimately I would like to have the tailgate POP when I hit a button. Im not sure exactly where the gate pop goes on the 2dr 2000s but Im sure its already wired behind the panel. My question is, how would i hook up a gate popper. What parts are needed etc. Its VERY annoying to have to turn the truck off, walk around unlock it, then get back in and start it over and over again. Also, I wouldnt mind having cruise controll also. How do I go about hooking that up? Thanks Scott
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11-30-2003, 10:05 PM	#2
kevincolin GMtruckHQ Age: 23 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,894 Location: kevinfornia User is: OffLine	everything was simple till you said the cruise control...
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11-30-2003, 10:21 PM	#3
350z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 288 Location: User is: OffLine	Ok, then the easy part....... Im more concerned about making the hatch pop.
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12-01-2003, 10:24 AM	#4
dime_blazer Read with your eyes --> Age: 27 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 171 Location: Lake Charles, LA User is: OffLine	the simplest way would be just to put an actuator, and a push button switch that is splice it into the existing harness. You might have to relay, but doubtful b/c if its 'wired' already, the power is there. when you take the gate apart, what your looking for is what moves when you push the button. then (hopefully w/o too much african engineering) install the actuator so the latch moves the same way. just be sure that whatever it does it can do with the gate locked. as far as the power, use a volt meter or just a light-up tester to find the wires, though very likely to blow a fuse at some point. or you can try to find the wiring guide.
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12-01-2003, 12:19 PM	#5
350z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 288 Location: User is: OffLine	Oh sounds kinda rigged. Dont blazers come with actuators already? Couldnt I just use a stock one?!
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12-03-2003, 06:10 PM	#6
kevincolin GMtruckHQ Age: 23 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,894 Location: kevinfornia User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by dime_blazer ... then (hopefully w/o too much african engineering)... Heehee i guess your using that instead of the more politicaly incorrect term?
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12-03-2003, 06:18 PM	#7
350z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 288 Location: User is: OffLine	So, back to my question. Do blazers come WITH actuators? I know mine doesnt becaues its a bottom of the line model, but do other models?
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12-03-2003, 06:24 PM	#8
SWTexasBLAZER Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 211 Location: New Braunfels, TX User is: OffLine	yeah....it was an option on some loaded models.
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12-03-2003, 10:12 PM	#9
350z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 288 Location: User is: OffLine	hmm , so the rest of you guys turn the car off and walk around still huh? Man, that drives me nuts
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12-04-2003, 12:06 AM	#10
SWTexasBLAZER Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 211 Location: New Braunfels, TX User is: OffLine	yeah me too and the people that ride in my blazer....they are like pop the trunk i need to get something out. i'm like, uhhhhh
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12-06-2003, 08:32 AM	#11
dhobbs713 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2 Location: User is: OffLine	my hatch pops open...umm...my tailgate has a handle. As long as I unlock the doors, I don't need my key. Am I the only one with a lifting tailgate instead of the one that lowers?
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12-06-2003, 09:07 AM	#12
350z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 288 Location: User is: OffLine	I have to turn the key on the lower hatch to pop the glass up. Then reach inside and pull the lever if I want the lower one opened.
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12-08-2003, 12:42 AM	#13
Wagn Black & Red Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 188 Location: Now in GSO, NC; from New Orleans User is: OffLine	Yeahey. My '96 Jimmy has the power window popper, can open with button on tailgate or button on dash which is located on bottom right blank plate. And the window locks and unlocks with the power door locks. The easiest way, I would think, to add this to yours is to find a Blaz/Jim in a salvageyard to strip... most of the time this is much cheaper and you get to see how it's assembled. Take interior panel off taillgate and you'll see a structural panel held on with about 8-10 screws. Remove those and just take the whole panel with actuator assembly, wiring, levers, and all. I'm not sure but the latch assembly in tailgate could be different because of button on lock cylinder so you might want to take that too. Don't forget to take the dash panel piece with button also. If yours is prewired including plugs, just plug it all in and see if it works. If not, you may need relays and have to run wires. Now the cruise control I can't help with because I haven't had to mess with any of that on mine yet.
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