TRX Shifter swap

[Artoryn]

For those wondering, this is the part 4x4 shifter part number I got for my swap. I haven't gotten to taking the truck apart yet, but hopefully, soon, now that I should have all the parts to do it.

 

[Gsau06]

For those wondering, this is the part 4x4 shifter part number I got for my swap. I haven't gotten to taking the truck apart yet, but hopefully, soon, now that I should have all the parts to do it.

FYI
If it’s a Rebel, you’ll need this PN. Yes I’m on the same boat I just haven’t had time.

 

[Joeyjr0912]

anyone have any info on the wiring thats needed like what pins are moved and what plug is needed

 

[2021574x4]

anyone have any info on the wiring thats needed like what pins are moved and what plug is needed

@Joeyjr0912 - I put the rotary dial in the trash and put in a console shifter. The CAN- & CAN+ are yellow- and grey+ position 8 & 9 on the electric shifter. I pulled those from the back of the rotary dial. Then red/yellow (position 1) is power & position 10 is ground. You have two left, private *RAM, white/brown CAN- & white/orange to CAN+. My notes say "private CAN bus goes straight to the transmission connector".

 

[31RamIt]

@Joeyjr0912 - I put the rotary dial in the trash and put in a console shifter. The CAN- & CAN+ are yellow- and grey+ position 8 & 9 on the electric shifter. I pulled those from the back of the rotary dial. Then red/yellow (position 1) is power & position 10 is ground. You have two left, private *RAM, white/brown CAN- & white/orange to CAN+. My notes say "private CAN bus goes straight to the transmission connector".

Write up with pictures is necessary here

 

[2021574x4]

Write up with pictures is necessary here

I'll take pics and clear up the writing. I was half asleep when I posted. I'm on it.

 

[Gsau06]

I'll take pics and clear up the writing. I was half asleep when I posted. I'm on it.

Were you able to sort out the wires? It will be greatly appreciated! I’ve asked around and haven’t found luck.

 

[billfraley]

So, I swapped out my Bighorn seats for TRX seats. The seats came with the console. I took pictures of the wiring from the TRX console and the wiring from truck. I also took pictures of the rotary shifter connections.

What I learned is that the wires on the rotary shifter, and the wires missing from the truck feed to the console, appear to be the same. I am pretty confident that it is possible to make a harness that adapts the existing truck wiring to the OEM console harness that includes a console shifter.

Anyone know how we can get the pieces to make this happen?

 

[HSKR R/T]

So, I swapped out my Bighorn seats for TRX seats. The seats came with the console. I took pictures of the wiring from the TRX console and the wiring from truck. I also took pictures of the rotary shifter connections.

What I learned is that the wires on the rotary shifter, and the wires missing from the truck feed to the console, appear to be the same. I am pretty confident that it is possible to make a harness that adapts the existing truck wiring to the OEM console harness that includes a console shifter.

Anyone know how we can get the pieces to make this happen?

@Jimmy07

 

[billfraley]

More confirmation that these wires can be repinned to enable the console shifter

 

[billfraley]

I can confirm that pinning the body to console harness pin to pin worked. I did not have to connect the black wire from the rotary knob connector though. I now have a functional console shifter. I built a temporary harness to confirm. Still need the proper connectors and harness pins to create a permanent harness.

With this method, there is no need to change the transfer case control. You just have to disconnect the rotary shifter harness and redirect it. I am going to make a vinyl piece to cover the rotary indicator and the knob will just be dead.

I am still messing with AlfaOBD. Will have more feedback on this later.

 

[billfraley]

Can anyone tell me what harness pins I need to buy for the OEM console harness connector? I know they are 1.5 female but there are many variations for the actual pins.

 

[billfraley]

So, the S mode on the shifter is still not functional. Played around with some AlfaOBD settings and I have only been able to get it to recognize the shift over to S mode. This happens by simply choosing 5 POS rotary eshifter PRNDS. It doesn’t even light up when using the default 4 POS setting. The cluster also reacts to the shift to S mode by light up all the PRND letters. So the action is recognized but not acted on. See pics.

 

[HSKR R/T]

So, the S mode on the shifter is still not functional. Played around with some AlfaOBD settings and I have only been able to get it to recognize the shift over to S mode. This happens by simply choosing 5 POS rotary eshifter PRNDS. It doesn’t even light up when using the default 4 POS setting. The cluster also reacts to the shift to S mode by light up all the PRND letters. So the action is recognized but not acted on. See pics.

Because the factory TCM doesn't have the S mode like the TRX. You can't make it full functional without additional parts or programming

 

[billfraley]

Because the factory TCM doesn't have the S mode like the TRX. You can't make it full functional without additional parts or programming

yeah, I wasn’t expecting it to perform like that. But I read somewhere it would do the gear limiter functions instead. So I am not sure how that should be programmed, or if it really is possible.

 

[HSKR R/T]

yeah, I wasn’t expecting it to perform like that. But I read somewhere it would do the gear limiter functions instead. So I am not sure how that should be programmed, or if it really is possible.

Considering the gear limit switches are on steering wheel, probably more wiring to get those to work.

 

[billfraley]

Considering the gear limit switches are on steering wheel, probably more wiring to get those to work.

I agree, just letting people know that it will take more than just programming for that too. Atleast on a BigHorn body harness.

 

[Quietpeen]

I have seen where swapping the steering wheel for the TRX wheel is possible and the paddles end up just working like the original buttons. I’m not trying to be captain obvious. Just saying that tells me that it’s not a matter of rewiring from the steering wheel to the consule shifter, but more adding wiring in conjunction with the steering wheel. Problem is they are two separate functions that act similar. You can use the paddle shifters without ever touching the console shifter and visa versa. I only say this because there were different results between the two on my charger, but not my TRX.

 

[billfraley]

But, the fact that the cluster reacts to the shift from D to S suggest some function is occurring. It is likely useless though. I don’t mind as I don’t want that function really. Just want to put it all in this thread for anyone who might be searching.

 

[Jimmy07]

But, the fact that the cluster reacts to the shift from D to S suggest some function is occurring. It is likely useless though. I don’t mind as I don’t want that function really. Just want to put it all in this thread for anyone who might be searching.

You can’t get sport mode (autostick via the shifter) working without flashing the TCM to a G/T 1500 TCM calibration, doesn’t matter how you configure the BCM.