2025 ram 1500 bed cap wiring. Keyless lock

[anliszka]

I just traded in my 19 ram 1500 Laramie for a 25 Laramie.I transfered my A.R.E bed cap which fits good. The problem is the wiring for the bed caps keyless lock feature. My bed cap dealer stated a wiring change and that the voltage going through the wire is not high enough. Any one with similar issues? Solutions? FYI this was confirmed by 2 different dealers.

 

[OCD Solutions]

The locks are all 12VDC so I am assuming that what they are saying is that the trigger circuit that you would normally tap into, has been changed to a different voltage on the 2025 models.
In this instance, you may be able to use relays to trigger or possibly just order a new lock kit that matches the truck. If such an item is even available yet.

The real question will be what that trigger voltage is.?.?

 

[anliszka]

The locks are all 12VDC so I am assuming that what they are saying is that the trigger circuit that you would normally tap into, has been changed to a different voltage on the 2025 models.
In this instance, you may be able to use relays to trigger or possibly just order a new lock kit that matches the truck. If such an item is even available yet.

The real question will be what that trigger voltage is.?.?

You are correct. Im guessing that means there door lock actuators must have a power module built in. As im typing this i never thought to see if the actuators changed. Looking it up now.