Keyless entry swap?

[thegipper]

Tried searching, couldn't find a solid answer.

My 99 parts vehicle has keyless entry that works (1 fob).

My 97 does not have keyless entry (no security light, no fobs).

Can I swap the keyless entry unit and everything needed into the 97 or will it not work?

If so, what is all involved?

thanks!

 

[phattyduck]

You would need to swap pretty much ALL of the body wiring from the '99 to the '97 to get it to work. And then re-integrate the engine wiring to the '99 harness. The keyless entry system in the '99+ trucks is completely integrated into the body ECU, rear hatch, etc. with communication between multiple computers in different spots in the truck.

An aftermarket alarm is probably a better/cheaper/easier option.

-Charlie

 

[thegipper]

You would need to swap pretty much ALL of the body wiring from the '99 to the '97 to get it to work. And then re-integrate the engine wiring to the '99 harness. The keyless entry system in the '99+ trucks is completely integrated into the body ECU, rear hatch, etc. with communication between multiple computers in different spots in the truck.

An aftermarket alarm is probably a better/cheaper/easier option.

-Charlie

Thanks for the information. It sounds like way to much screwing around. I wasn't sure if it was a simply plug and play deal.

oh well:doh: