Mopar or AMP Research? Which would you get?

[CatServant]

Somewhere I posted pictures of where I did it and how I did it. I used the panel on the left, near the light controls. Hmmm. Not sure where I posted my thread...

Thanks for the clue. I got it installed.

 

[Biggiehorn]

Nicely done. I currently have an on/off switch there that powers my light bar, but I’m thinking about upgrading to an 8 gang switch panel. Wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with the void from the button I have there currently, but I think I might get one of these override switches and do the same.

 

[Tommy R]

Hey y'all,

I have the AMP steps and am wondering if there's a way to wire it up so it can be recognized by the truck? I have AlfaOBD to activate the automatic step features. I'm looking for write-ups now, but if anyone has one to share it'd be much appreciated!

Thanks,
Tommy

 

[Eighty]

Hey y'all,

I have the AMP steps and am wondering if there's a way to wire it up so it can be recognized by the truck? I have AlfaOBD to activate the automatic step features. I'm looking for write-ups now, but if anyone has one to share it'd be much appreciated!

Thanks,
Tommy

I don’t have an answer for you on that. Just a question…what are you trying to achieve with the truck recognizing the steps?

 

[Tommy R]

I don’t have an answer for you on that. Just a question…what are you trying to achieve with the truck recognizing the steps?

Fair question! Well, I already have the steps and AlfaOBD and it'd be nice to have the infotainment system's functionality to turn the steps on/off and to extend/retract them on command. I could always unplug the connector, but would prefer the OEM style functionality for when I'm offroading or washing the truck. Obviously, it's not a huge benefit, but rather a nice-to-have feature. It would also be nice not to have something plugged into my OBD port all the time, but that's just aesthetic.

 

[Biggiehorn]

Fair question! Well, I already have the steps and AlfaOBD and it'd be nice to have the infotainment system's functionality to turn the steps on/off and to extend/retract them on command. I could always unplug the connector, but would prefer the OEM style functionality for when I'm offroading or washing the truck. Obviously, it's not a huge benefit, but rather a nice-to-have feature. It would also be nice not to have something plugged into my OBD port all the time, but that's just aesthetic.

Couple of suggestions if I might. I don’t believe you are going to get the truck to integrate the steps with the uConnect system. At least not with only a simple configuration change that is.

I 100% recommend the amp override switch like pictured above. It’s cheap, quick and easy to install, and the 3 way toggle switch will give you the exact function you described (minus touchscreen integration). I get the cool factor of having it integrated with you radio, but honestly the toggle switch is very convenient and is almost passable as an OEM switch in my opinion. I use my override switch way more than I thought I would, and it is well worth the price if you want the added functionality.

For the OBD portion you mentioned, I’d recommend grabbing an OBD splitter. I have a cheap splitter from Amazon. My steps are plugged into the splitter and zip tied neatly up under the dash out of sight, leaving access to your main port.

 

[Tommy R]

Thanks! Yeah, that may be the best option it would appear...

 

[c3k]

Here is a link to thread with pix of my install.

I -love- the manual three-way switch. I placed it near the foot pedal adjustment rocker. YMMV.

AMP PowerSteps (76240-01A)

what is th weight limit in these amp steps?

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