Heated seats and aux switches

[Sam 15]

I didn't get much action in the 4th gen forum and decided to post here too as a lot of you have had 4th gen trucks.

2014 3500 big horn 4x4 6.4 hemi. My switch panel has only rhe sway control button and tow haul button (trailer brake is there too). Under the hood I do not have the fuse box and two connectors next to the MC that I see in photos like these.


Additionally, from what I have read Ram will prewire most if not all trucks with a one fits all wire harness so that the connectors are already in place to add upgrades like heated seats...speaking of which, I would like to add the heated seat option to my truck. I think that my seats are already prewired but don't know for sure. Here are a pics of my seats. Thanks for any confirmation that the seats are prewired and how to go about connecting them to make them work is appricated. I know I will have to upgrade my switch panel to add the aux switches. I am certainly not a wiz kid at electrical stuff but I can eventually figure how to wire things up, it just takes more time than most. From what I have read there is an "upfitter" kit available that I can buy to install the aux switches. Can someone direct me to a complete kit and instructions (you tube link would be great) of what I need. Thanks

 

[MtnRider]

Your seats are Not pre wired for heated and to be honest your best bet would be some sort of after market seat heaters with an external switch. It's not a simple plug and play upgrade.

As far as aux switches, they can be added but there is not really a factory "kit", you will need to source the correct switch and an aftermarket relay box etc to get those setup. It won't be 100% factory but will operate the same

 

[Jimmy07]

I didn't get much action in the 4th gen forum and decided to post here too as a lot of you have had 4th gen trucks.

2014 3500 big horn 4x4 6.4 hemi. My switch panel has only rhe sway control button and tow haul button (trailer brake is there too). Under the hood I do not have the fuse box and two connectors next to the MC that I see in photos like these.
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Additionally, from what I have read Ram will prewire most if not all trucks with a one fits all wire harness so that the connectors are already in place to add upgrades like heated seats...speaking of which, I would like to add the heated seat option to my truck. I think that my seats are already prewired but don't know for sure. Here are a pics of my seats. Thanks for any confirmation that the seats are prewired and how to go about connecting them to make them work is appricated. I know I will have to upgrade my switch panel to add the aux switches. I am certainly not a wiz kid at electrical stuff but I can eventually figure how to wire things up, it just takes more time than most. From what I have read there is an "upfitter" kit available that I can buy to install the aux switches. Can someone direct me to a complete kit and instructions (you tube link would be great) of what I need. Thanks

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The seats themselves are not set up for heat, but all the connectors plugged into them from the body harness are. Your truck is pre wired for power/heated/ventilated/memory seats, wheel, and adjustable pedals. If you swap in a set of seats with any of those features, you won’t need to add any wiring, just enable the options with AlfaOBD.

 

[Sam 15]

Thank you both for the reply.

 

[mountainears]

There is a recent thread in this forum about adding the AUX switch including all part numbers. Shouldn’t be hard to find.


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[Sam 15]

I tried finding it but no luck. Did a google search for a kit too...no luck there either.

 

[Sam 15]

Looking further, I found an auxillary switch relay kit here.

2013-2018 Ram Auxiliary Switch Relay Kit

Our auxiliary switch relay kits include a relay & fuse box intended to work with OEM Mopar switch panels. This is perfect for customers who are looking to add accessories which require wiring, but who don't want to drill holes in the dash to add ugly auxiliary switches. This kit will allow...

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I found a switch panel here with the sway control and tow haul buttons with the aux buttons...but too high priced...plus I dont need the brake controller. I already have that in my panel. Anyone know where I can get the panel I need?

2013-2018 Dodge Ram Traction Off Tow Haul Aux Switch P56054539AA

Factory Oem Used Dash Traction Off Tow Haul Control Switch Item is In Good Working Order, Ready To Be Installed.. Item Will Show Signs Of Normal Used Wear, Minor Scratches, Scrapes, & Scuffs Etc See Pictures For Better Details Model: Ram 1500 Year: 2013-2018 Part #: P56054539AA Track Page Views...

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[mountainears]

Here’s one long thread that has a lot of info. But there is a more recent one I think.

Aux Switches

Aux Switches

Does anyone know if you opt for the Aux switches, do you lose the toggles and you get the same configuration as the current HDs? [MOD] : Swtich part number chart here: https://hdrams.com/forum/index.php?threads/aux-switches.97/page-18#post-87770

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[mountainears]

Found the other thread I was referring to and it was the same thread, just the tail end of it.


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