Selectric

Hello all,

I just picked up a new 2015 Express 2500 extended cargo van for my business. The van came equipped with power windows and power locks. It did not, however, come with any remotes.

The window sticker states that the van has power locks but does not include (ATG) remote keyless entry, must be ordered separately.

My question is does anyone know what parts I need to put RKE in the van?

I asked the stealership today and they seem to think that all I need is the receiver and the fobs. They said that they checked the parts system and did not see anything for what I need. They said to call back after the holidays to see if any parts have been added.

Thanks for you help.

Adrian_L

Go on the internet and search for "Bulldog keyless entry". I installed one in a G-van about 3 years ago and it works like a charm. Actually it is a universal keyless entry that will work with any power lock system.

canucklehead

Or you could add an alarm and have it hooked up to the power locks. bonus security.

Adrian_L

Sorry should have mentioned the Bulldog (KE1702) has an immobilizer that taps into the starter wire.

In my opinion, audible car alarms should have been banned immediately as a noise pollutant with little benefit to the owner.

canucklehead

An immobilizer won't save the thousands in tools I have in my truck, as theft from vehicle crimes vastly outnumber actual car theft. If the shock sensor is turned down, and it only goes off if a door is opened, then its way worth it.

Selectric

I have thought about an aftermarket system and I have not ruled that out but I wanted to have it OEM.

With what little information I am finding out online it looks like I may have to go aftermarket. It appears that GM makes it hard if not impossible for a dealership to add options that should be installed at the factory.

I had a similar situation several years ago when I bought my wife a 2009 Malibu. The car came equipped with On-Star and all the steering wheel controls but no bluetooth. I keep asking the dealer if they could add it. Every dealer I went to would punch the VIN into their computer and tell me that the car did not come (from the factory) with bluetooth so it could not be added. I did some research and found out that the bluetooth part was a feature of the On-Star module. So, I purchased a new On-Star module and the associated bluetooth antenna. When it arrived I removed the original module and installed the new one, with bluetooth. Turned on the car, programmed my wife's phone into the car and everything works perfectly.

Seems to me I should be able to do the same thing since the van already has power locks/windows. The van should have the wiring in place and all I should have to do is get the appropriate module(s) and plug them in. I may have to go to the dealer to get the fob programmed to the vehicle. But that should be it. The problem, for now, is finding the proper modules.

If anyone has a 2015 Express cargo van with factory RKE maybe you could use your VIN to get me the part numbers that I need.


Merry Christmas.

greenfire

I would look into the passenger vans. Do they have keyless entry?

tech2

I checked service information for an accessory option for keyless entry. I did not see anything for it.


I did this exact same thing to my 2000 sierra. I added a rcdlr from the wrecker, plugged it in, reprogrammed the bcm and programmed the fob.


I do not know if its do-able for your van. The wiring harness may not be there for the rcdlr. If you have to run this wiring it would make aftermarket system the way to go.

Adrian_L

It is?! There's a damned van on my block and the alarm was going off every night for about two weeks. I don't remember anyone running out of their house to thwart that massive tool theft.

Come on, if someone wants your stuff, they'll get it. Actually when I put my Bulldog keyless in, I added a little extra: I wired it to disable the door unlock and window wind-down door buttons when the system is locked. So some jerk can break the windows but they can't open the doors. Maybe not Ford Knox, but better than nothing.

tech2

what good is that; pushing the manual lock lever still unlocks the door. maybe the child locks will outsmart them.lol


That is the good thing about factory content theft; when the door opens the alarm goes off... still, no one does anything to stop the theft.